bich tuyen.jpg
Bich Tuyen is one of Vietnam’s top volleyball spikers.

Vietnamese volleyball star Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen has decided to test her skills in the South Korean national league for the first time, while Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has made a surprising decision to remain in Vietnam for the upcoming season.

According to the official list released by the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO), Bich Tuyen is the only Vietnamese player participating in this season’s try-outs.

The try-out process is a mandatory requirement for all foreign athletes seeking to compete in South Korea. Only those who meet strict professional standards will be selected.

This year, a total of 100 male athletes from 19 countries and 43 female athletes from 10 countries have applied for the South Korean league try-outs.

Among Bich Tuyen’s competitors are notable names such as Shimamura (Japan), Solomon (Philippines), Reina Tokuko (Japan), and Tichakorn (Thailand).

Thanh Thuy makes last-minute withdrawal

danh sach.jpg
List of international female athletes participating in the South Korean volleyball league try-outs.

Previously, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy had also submitted her application for the South Korean league try-outs. However, at the last moment, she decided to withdraw. It is highly likely that Thanh Thuy, also known as "4T," has chosen to focus on domestic competitions and remain with her current club instead of playing abroad this season.

If successful in her try-out, this will be Bich Tuyen’s first time playing for an international club. The South Korean league is known for its intense level of competition, but with her exceptional talent, Bich Tuyen has the potential to meet the league’s high standards. Currently, Vietnam has one player, Bich Thuy, who is competing successfully in South Korea.

Bich Tuyen shines in domestic competition

At present, Bich Tuyen is competing with Ninh Binh Club in the Hoa Lu - Binh Dien Cup 2025. On March 5, she delivered an outstanding performance, leading her team to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Binh Chung Thong Tin.

In recent years, as Thanh Thuy has frequently played overseas and struggled with injuries, Bich Tuyen has stepped up as a key player for Vietnam’s women’s national volleyball team.

Dai Nam