Chang made a strong start to her career by winning the Most Valuable Player of the Year award in 1989.

[3] After the 1996 Summer Olympics, she stepped down from the national team, but continued to play at the club level.

[4] She married national cycling team member Lee Kyung-hwan in April 1997.

[5] Though initially concerned about her ability to balance married life and the demands of volleyball, she returned to the national team again in 1998.

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