Interpreter Ham Seung-ho's Basketball Life Resumed 'From Player to Interpreter'
Interpreter Ham Seung-ho's Basketball Life Resumed 'From Player to Interpreter'
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The WKBL has introduced the Asian Quarter for Japanese players for the 2024-2025 season. The draft was held in Tokyo, Japan on June 23, and nine out of 12 participants were selected. The Cheongju KB Stars picked Moe Nagata as the fifth pick in the first round and Moe Shida as the second pick in the second round.
Prior to this, there is a support staff member who newly joined KB Stars. This is Ham Seung-ho, interpreter who is in charge of interpreting Japanese players. Ham Seung-ho, the son of actor and in-house announcer Ham Seok-hoon, who is famous for his comments "Tit, Tit, Tit! Tit Point!" Ham Seung-ho, who started playing elite basketball among Samil Middle School, later moved to Japan and graduated from Kochi Jungang High School - Osaka Gakuin University.
Interpreter Ham Seung-ho participated in the 2020 KBL Rookie Draft as an ordinary person and was selected by Jeonju KCC (currently Busan KCC) as the eighth player in the third round. He played an average of 6:39 in six games in the D League, and retired from active duty in 2022. "I wanted to continue my career, but I did my best in every moment. I have some regrets, but I thought it was important to prepare for my second life soon." This is Ham Seung-ho's recollection.
Interpreter Ham Seung-ho retired and served in the military and was discharged in February. Interpreter Ham Seung-ho, who studied Japanese and prepared for the certificate even while serving in the military, applied for the position of KB Stars interpreter as WKBL established the Asian Quarter. He was well-received for being able to be both an interpreter and a trainee, so he will walk his second life as an interpreter.
"I thought a second foreign language was my strength, and I studied steadily as a player. As soon as I was thinking about what job I could do to make use of my strengths, a good system came up. It's something I've never done before, but I applied because I like to communicate. I can interpret basketball well only when I understand it, and I think that's my strength. I'm adapting by asking the coaches and coaches what I'm curious about," interpreter Ham Seung-ho said.
On April 20, the team held a surprise event to celebrate Ham Seung-ho's birthday. "I was grateful that the players approached me first even though I am shy," said Ham Seung-ho, who said, "I felt that we are a very organized team as I watched the coaching staff and managers take care of me in detail. I was nervous and worried because I had never worked as a staff before, but I was lucky enough to go to the workshop right away. I have a chance to get to know the players and the coaching staff quickly, so I am doing well now."
The Asian quarter draft was Ham Seung-ho's first overseas business trip since he joined the company. Interpreter Ham Seung-ho said, "Nagata had experience in overseas leagues and national teams, so he was familiar with Kang Yi-seul. Shida also has a long-term exchange with KB Stars, Chansong Cosmetics. I came to KB Stars' accommodation for a practice game last year, and Heo Ye-eun and Kang Yi-seul were impressive."
"I haven't joined the team yet, but Sida, who first came across the KB Stars system, is telling Nagata what she can do to help her adapt," Ham Seung-ho said. "The food was good, too." Both players put importance on the training environment and synergy effect. As I was a former athlete, I want to help her adapt. I look forward to this season."
The Japanese players have yet to join the team, but interpreter Ham Seung-ho is already sweating profusely, including helping the Korean players train in their teams. "I was appointed to be the interpreter through a good system. I will not only teach the Japanese players what the coaching staff is asking for, but also help them adapt well to the atmosphere and system of the team," Ham said. 무료슬롯사이트
Interpreter Ham Seung-ho also said, "I want to advance to the playoffs and win. I will do my best to help the team achieve its goals as much as possible." The basketball life of interpreter Ham Seung-ho, who finished his career early, but returned to the court taking advantage of his strengths, begins now.