Table of Contents
- Busan, Leaps Forward as a City with All Four Major Professional Sports Teams!
- OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team, Establishing Itself in Busan... Heightened Expectations
- Busan City's Strategic Attraction... Aims for Balanced Development in West Busan and Expansion of Sports Infrastructure
- Building a Virtuous Cycle Structure in Professional Sports… From Elite Sports to Citizen Leisure
- Busan, Standing Tall as a True Sports City
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Busan, Leaps Forward as a City with All Four Major Professional Sports Teams!
It has been announced that Busan City has successfully secured the home ground for the men's professional volleyball team 'OK Savings Bank Nonetheless'.
From the 2025-2026 season, the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team will use Busan Gangseo Sports Park as its new home ground, and the first men's professional volleyball match in the Yeongnam region will be held together with the citizens. As a result, Busan has become the fourth city in South Korea to host all four major professional sports teams, including baseball, soccer, basketball, and now volleyball.
This attraction is not just about bringing a sports team but provides an opportunity for the development of sports in Busan and the expansion of citizens' leisure culture. It is also expected to positively impact the economic development of the western Busan area.
OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team, Establishing Itself in Busan... Heightened Expectations
The OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team has participated in the V-League since the 2013-2014 season and has consistently maintained its position in the top ranks.
In particular, it quickly established itself as a championship contender by winning the championship finals two consecutive years from 2014 to 2016.
In the 2023-2024 season, the team continued its momentum by recording a runner-up finish in the championship finals.
In the 2025-2026 season, head coach Shin Young-cheol strengthened the team by recruiting Jeon Kwang-in, who has been selected four times to the men's best-7, raising expectations for the first season at their new home ground more than ever.
Busan City's Strategic Attraction... Aims for Balanced Development in West Busan and Expansion of Sports Infrastructure
Busan City does not limit this volleyball team attraction to just securing a sports team. By utilizing the indoor gymnasium at Gangseo Sports Park as the home ground, the city plans to expand the basis of leisure sports in the western Busan area and actively promote a long-term strategy for nurturing youth sports.
Currently, Busan has 13 elementary, middle, and high school volleyball teams, along with over 200 amateur teams and about 1,700 volleyball enthusiasts, resulting in a very solid volleyball infrastructure. This environment is expected to have a positive impact on the operation of the professional volleyball team.
Especially for local fans who had limited viewing opportunities due to away games in the capital region, this attraction will be nothing short of 'the best gift'. The enthusiasm for volleyball in Busan is expected to heat up even more.
Building a Virtuous Cycle Structure in Professional Sports… From Elite Sports to Citizen Leisure
Park Hyung-joon, the mayor of Busan, emphasized that this attraction will further strengthen the positive cycle between elite sports and leisure sports. He added that he will focus on sports policies aimed at improving citizens' health and leisure.
Busan City plans to actively promote nurturing volleyball talent, expanding leisure sports programs, and citizen participation events in collaboration with the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team. These efforts are expected to lay the foundation for creating a sports ecosystem that is integrated with the community based on professional sports.
Busan, Standing Tall as a True Sports City
The relocation of the OK Savings Bank Nonetheless Volleyball Team to Busan will be an important milestone in the region's sports history. Busan has now firmly established itself as the 'City of Four Major Professional Sports', with baseball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball included.
The citizens of Busan will now be able to closely experience the thrilling moments of professional volleyball, and aspiring volleyball players will have the opportunity to plan their futures in their hometown. There is great interest in how the new journey of the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team will unfold in Busan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What professional sports teams does Busan City have?
Busan City has become a city that owns all four major professional sports teams: baseball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
With the acquisition of the OK Savings Bank Nonetheless Volleyball Team’s home ground in Busan, Busan has become the fourth city in South Korea to have all four major professional sports teams, including baseball, soccer, and basketball. This provides an environment for citizens to enjoy various professional sports up close.
Q. Why is the OK Savings Bank Nonetheless Volleyball Team relocating to Busan?
The relocation is for strategic attraction by Busan City to promote balanced development in West Busan and expand sports infrastructure.
The OK Savings Bank Nonetheless Volleyball Team will use Busan Gangseo Sports Park as their home ground starting from the 2025-2026 season. Busan City has made a strategic decision that goes beyond simple team attraction, aiming for comprehensive development including the advancement of sports and the expansion of citizen leisure culture, and economic revitalization of the West Busan area. Thus, an expansion of the sport's base and effects of regional balanced development are also anticipated.
Q. What achievements does the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team have?
They are a strong team with two consecutive championship wins from 2014 to 2016 and a runner-up finish in the 2023-2024 season.
The OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team has been participating in the V-League since the 2013-2014 season and has consistently maintained a top position. In particular, they established themselves as a strong team by winning championship finals twice in a row in 2014 and 2016, and they recorded a runner-up finish in the 2023-2024 season showcasing strong competitiveness.
Q. What effects does Busan City expect from this volleyball team attraction?
Strengthening the virtuous cycle structure between elite sports and leisure sports, and improving citizen health and leisure.
Through this attraction, Busan plans to promote both volleyball and the expansion of leisure sports, nurturing youth sports, and other long-term strategies for sports development. Citizens will engage in participation programs related to professional sports teams and youth training for volleyball, aiming to build a healthy sports ecosystem where elite sports and leisure sports can positively interact. This is also expected to contribute to enhancing citizen leisure and invigorating local communities.
Q. What is the role of the Busan Gangseo Sports Park Indoor Gymnasium?
As the home ground of the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team, it is a hub for expanding leisure sports and volleyball infrastructure in West Busan.
The Busan Gangseo Sports Park Indoor Gymnasium will be used as the home ground for the OK Nonetheless Volleyball Team, and it will support the improvement of the quality of life and balanced development in West Busan. This venue is expected to play a key role in hosting professional volleyball matches, promoting local leisure sports, and nurturing youth sports based on a solid volleyball infrastructure with about 13 school teams and over 200 amateur teams operating.
