Im Seong-jin's Scoring Falls From 484 to 316 Points… Down 34.7% in the Season His Pay Ranked 3rd
Im Seong-jin's regular-season points fell from 484 with Korea Electric Power to 316 in his first season with KB Insurance. In the same season, his pay was 850 million won, third among men's players. We have organized both seasons' stats and pay in tables.
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Three-line summary
- Im Seong-jin's regular-season points fell by 168 points (34.7%), from 484 to 316, and his scoring rank dropped from 7th to 18th.
- His disclosed 2025-2026 season pay was 850 million won, made up of a 650 million won salary plus a 200 million won option, which ranked third among men's players.
- Born in 1999, outside hitter Im Seong-jin enlisted in the Sangmu military unit in 2026. His original team is KB Insurance.
168 points. That is how much Im Seong-jin's regular-season scoring dropped in a single season. In the 2024-2025 season with Korea Electric Power, he scored 484 points in 36 games. In the 2025-2026 season with KB Insurance, he also played 36 games but scored 316 points. The rate of decline was 34.7%(168÷484).
In terms of rank, the drop is even clearer. His scoring rank went from 7th to 18th, a drop of 11 places. Points per game fell by 4.7, from 13.4 (484÷36) to 8.8 (316÷36). This article breaks down season performance, career stats, and pay based on regular-season records and KOVO disclosures.
Im Seong-jin Season-by-Season Comparison, From 484 Points to 316 Points
The 2024-2025 season record is from Yonhap News and Gyeonggi Ilbo reports, which show matching figures. His 484 points ranked second among domestic players. The top spot went to Heo Su-bong (28, Hyundai Capital), with 574 points, a 90-point gap between the two. His overall attack success rate (the share of attacks that ended in points) was 45.99%, ranking 10th overall.
The 2025-2026 season record is from Star News in its season-end review. He played 127 sets across 36 games and scored 316 points, ranking 18th in scoring. Points per set were 2.49 (316÷127). Because the number of sets played in the prior season could not be confirmed, points per set were not compared for that season.
Im Seong-jin regular-season season-by-season stats (unit: games, points, %)
| Season | Team | Games | Points | Scoring rank | Points per game | Attack success rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Korea Electric Power | 36 | 484 | 7th (2nd among domestic players) | 13.4 | 45.99% (10th) |
| 2025-2026 | KB Insurance | 36 | 316 | 18th | 8.8 | 44% |
| Change | — | 0 | -168 | Down 11 places | -4.7 | — |
Figures varied across some outlets. An MHN article on 2025 free agency listed Im Seong-jin as the top domestic scorer and gave his overall attack success rate as 37.86%. Yonhap News and Gyeonggi Ilbo, which covered the same season, listed him second among domestic players with 45.99%, matching figures. This article uses the values those two outlets agreed on. I could not confirm the exact publication date of the MHN article.
Attack success rate 44%, reception efficiency 30.22%, detailed stats
Among the detailed stats, attack success rate is the only figure confirmed for both seasons. Star News reported for the 2025-2026 season an attack success rate of 44%, 0.181 serves per set (15th), and reception efficiency of 30.22% (14th). The prior season's overall attack success rate was 45.99%. However, the two reports used different metric names, so it is not confirmed whether they were calculated on the same basis.
Career stats should be viewed separately from season stats. KOVO official viewer data lists Im Seong-jin's career successful digs as 986 (as of 21:00 on December 30, 2025). A dig is a defensive stat for receiving and lifting an opponent's attack. This figure is a tally as of that date, not his current career total. The latest totals for career matches played and career points could not be confirmed in official data.
Im Seong-jin said in a Star News interview that the 2025-2026 season was "the season I performed worst in since turning pro, and one I regret." By official rankings, he was 18th in scoring, 15th in serves, and 14th in reception efficiency.
Im Seong-jin Salary 650 Million Won, Pay Including Options Ranks 3rd
Financial News reported, citing KOVO player registration disclosures, that Im Seong-jin's 2025-2026 season salary is 650 million won and his options total 200 million won. Combined, his total pay is 850 million won, which ranked third among men's players. Disclosed pay that includes options does not represent the amount actually received, nor is it a total contract value across multiple years.
V-League men's 2025-2026 season total pay ranking (disclosed June 30, 2025)
| Rank | Player | Team at the time | Salary | Options | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hwang Taek-ui | KB Insurance | 900 million won | 300 million won | 1.2 billion won |
| 2 | Han Seon-su | Korean Air | 750 million won | 330 million won | 1.08 billion won |
| 3 | Im Seong-jin | KB Insurance | 650 million won | 200 million won | 850 million won |
| 4 | Jung Ji-seok | Korean Air | 600 million won | 220 million won | 820 million won |
| Tied 5 | Heo Su-bong | Hyundai Capital | 800 million won | — | 800 million won |
| Tied 5 | Na Gyeong-bok | KB Insurance | 600 million won | 200 million won | 800 million won |
Im Seong-jin's pay was 350 million won less than No. 1 Hwang Taek-ui, 230 million won less than No. 2 Han Seon-su, and 30 million won more than No. 4 Jung Ji-seok. Three of the top six players were then with KB Insurance. Heo Su-bong (28) stayed with Hyundai Capital as a 2026 free agent and signed a 1.3 billion won deal (800 million won salary, 500 million won options) for the 2026-2027 season. Per the KOVO announcement reported by Money Today, that is the highest amount ever in men's V-League.
The disclosed pay can be calculated alongside points. Dividing the 850 million won in 2025-2026 by his 316 points gives about 2.69 million won per point. If he had scored 484 points, as in the prior season, the figure would be about 1.76 million won per point. This is simply disclosed pay divided by points. Im Seong-jin's 2026-2027 pay has not been confirmed.
Im Seong-jin, age 27, from 2nd overall pick to Sangmu
Im Seong-jin was born January 11, 1999, and is 27 as of November 2026. He is a 195cm outside hitter (wing attacker). In 2020, while a third-year at Sungkyunkwan University, he was picked second overall in the first round of the 2020-2021 season draft and joined Korea Electric Power. He played for Korea Electric Power through the 2024-2025 season. In 2025, he earned free agency for the first time and moved to KB Insurance.
His current team is listed differently across sources. Im Seong-jin was on the Army Sports Unit (Sangmu) enlistment list in December 2025 and enlisted in 2026. KB Insurance's official player page still lists him as a team player, but Sports Seoul reported on August 10, 2026 that he was with the Sangmu unit. His original team is KB Insurance, and he is serving at Sangmu. At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where he played for the national team, he suffered a partial ankle ligament injury in the match against China.
The number to watch is the 168-point gap between his 7th-place season and his 18th-place season. The key question is whether his first season after discharge lands closer to 484 points or to 316.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How old is Im Seong-jin?
Im Seong-jin was born January 11, 1999, and is 27 as of November 2026. He is a 195cm outside hitter who joined the pro league as the second overall pick in the first round of the 2020-2021 season draft.
Q. What is Im Seong-jin's salary?
KOVO disclosed on June 30, 2025 that his 2025-2026 season salary is 650 million won. Adding 200 million won in options brings his total pay to 850 million won, third among men's players. His 2026-2027 pay has not been confirmed.
Q. Where can I check Im Seong-jin's career stats?
According to KOVO official viewer data, his career successful digs are 986 (as of 21:00 on December 30, 2025). The latest totals for career matches played and career points could not be confirmed in official data.
Q. Which team is Im Seong-jin currently with?
He enlisted in the Army Sports Unit (Sangmu) in 2026 and is serving. His original team is KB Insurance.
Related official sites
- Korea Volleyball Federation official website — Official V-League information and player registration disclosures
- KB Insurance Stars official website — Original team news and schedules
- KB Insurance Stars official player profile for Im Seong-jin — Basic player information registered by the team
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