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Shinhan Bank S-Birds

Shinhan Bank S-Birds Anshan – Champions of South Korean Women’s Basketball

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July 10, 2025
Shinhan Bank S Birds Anshan Team

Shinhan Bank S-Birds are among the most reputable women basketball teams in South Korea. This team plays in the Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL), and has a long history, traditions of excellence, and the dedication of developing the women sports in the country.

Team Overview

  • Team Name: Shinhan Bank S-Birds Anshan
  • Founded: 1986
  • League: Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL)
  • Home City: Incheon, South Korea (previously Anshan)
  • Home Arena: Dowon Gymnasium
  • Team Colors: Navy Blue and White

The S-Birds were formerly known as the "Anshan" team because of their former location, but now proudly hail in  Incheon.

Championship History

S-Birds is one of the most successful teams in the history of WKBL. They have:

  • Korean WKBL Champion 6 times
    • Ruled the league between 2006 and 2012 where they won five titles in a row in six seasons
  • Multiple runner-up finishes, with stability of participation in the playoffs
  • The reputation of being a balanced team play and of having smart coaching

Their dynasty in the late 2000s established a gold standard of women basketball in Korea.

Key Players to Watch

Shinhan Bank S-Birds still build high-tier talent as they have experienced leaders and young promising newcomers.

  • Kim Sonia - Having been born a Korean-American, Kim Sonia is a scoring star forward who is energetic and a leader. She is one of the best in the WKBL.
  • Kim Jin-young - A very important figure on the back court and is an extremely fast and shooting wing with solid defenses.
  • Park Ha-na - A veteran guard who contributes wise distributing and effective three-point shooting to the team and leads younger players.

The group is concerned with the development of young athletes using quality coaching and mentorship.

Coaching and Strategy

The S-Birds are recognized to play their defense disciplined, move the ball and act as a team player. The priorities of their coaching staff are:

  • Tactical awareness
  • Proper training in fitness
  • Player development

Experience and innovation allows them to remain on a competent level season after season.

Backed by Shinhan Bank

The team belongs to Shinhan Bank as one of the major financial institutions in South Korea. This puts the S-Birds:

  • Financial opportunity Good financial support
  • Professional-quality facility accessibility
  • Stable long-term planning for team development

They also have a partnership with Shinhan bank which assists in the promotion of women sports in the form of community activities and brand campaigns.

Shinhan Bank S Birds Anshan Team Members with Head Coach

Final Thoughts

The  Shinhan Bank S-Birds are not only a team that became successful in basketball but also a sign of quality, stability, and development in the world of female sports in South Korea. The S-Birds have talented players such as Kim Sonia and a good team leadership so the team is worth keeping an eye on this WKBL season, not to mention bettors.
You may or may not be a basketball enthusiast and a follower of WKBL odds at OKBet Sports, but no matter what, the S-Birds are always there in the reckoning of making it far in the season when it comes to playoffs.

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