Our History
The Daejeon JungKwanJang Red Sparks is a South Korean professional volleyball club founded in 1988. Based in Daejeon, the club is a regular participant in the Korean Volleyball League (V-League) and has won three league titles (2005, 2010, and 2012) and two KOVO Cup titles. Here are key points from the Red Sparks’ history:
Establishment & Initial Name: Formed in 1988, the club was originally known as the Korea Monopoly Volleyball Team.
Professional Era (V-League): The team was one of the original participants in the Korean Volleyball League, which began in the 2005 season.
Championships: The Red Sparks have won three league titles, most recently in the 2011/2012 season.
Name Change: Formerly known as Daejeon Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), the club frequently changed names and identities before becoming known as the Red Sparks, based at Chungmu Gymnasium in Daejeon.
Revival & the Megawati Era: After a brief spell of league championships, the team returned to the spotlight after signing Indonesian volleyball player Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi in the 2023/2024 season, who successfully led the team back to the playoffs after a seven-year absence.
Our Vision
Red Sparks’ Main Vision and Mission:
Volleyball Glory: Building a strong team to compete at the top level of Korean volleyball.
Talent Development: Focusing on developing young players and improving the skills of existing players.
Professionalism: As a professional team since 2005, their mission is to improve performance through careful management and effective communication between players and coaches.
Sportsmanship & Spirit: Upholding the values of dedication and fighting spirit in every match.
As a Daejeon-based team and a member of the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO), the Red Sparks continuously strive to strengthen their team structure to achieve maximum performance.
