"Firework baseball and the strongest baseball, all valuable assets in Korean baseball... a statement of one's group that must survive

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Ilguhoe (Chairman Kim Kwang-soo), a Korean professional baseball OB group, called for the survival of baseball entertainment programs "Fireworks Baseball" and "Strongest Baseball."

The Japanese baseball association released a statement titled "Fireball and Strongest Baseball are all valuable assets of Korean baseball," on the 16th, saying, "We want to recognize this issue as a whole Korean baseball culture, not just a matter of the existence of broadcasting programs." Fireball and Strongest Baseball are once again a stage for retired players to regain their dignity and pride as baseball players, and are valuable cultural assets that make fans feel the essence and emotion of baseball again. We look forward to continuing this value in the future," he said.

In addition, he said, "It is a clear position of the association that fireball should not be stopped or disappeared," adding, "As the strongest baseball is also loved by many baseball fans through the sweat and sincerity that they shed on the ground, centering on manager Lee Jong-beom, I sincerely hope that both programs will continue the value of Korean baseball in their respective positions and be cheered on together."

The following is the full text of the statement of the Japanese Association.

The Ilgu Association, a corporation, recently heard actor Son Ji-chang express regret over the court's ruling on fireworks baseball, and would like to recognize the issue as a whole Korean baseball culture, not just a matter of the existence of broadcasting programs.

Fireworks baseball started JTBC's "Best Baseball" in 2022 and showed new possibilities for baseball content by embracing not only existing baseball fans but also younger generations and female viewers who were unfamiliar with baseball. It has also made a meaningful contribution to expanding interest in baseball and expanding its base.

Strongest baseball and fireball baseball are programs that truly convey the preparation, sweat, responsibility and teamwork between seniors and juniors, and dignity and urgency as baseball players, beyond winning and losing.

Although it is also true that there have been practical difficulties and legal judgments in the process of starting anew to "fireball" after the "strongest baseball" broke up with JTBC, and the court's decision should be respected.

However, in order for the Korean baseball market and culture to continue to grow, the "fire baseball" should not be stopped or disappeared considering the lives and roles of retired players.

In addition, as "Best Baseball," which is currently airing on JTBC, is also loved by many baseball fans through the sweat and sincerity of coach Lee Jong-beom on the ground, I sincerely hope that both "Fireworks Baseball" and "Best Baseball" will continue to be cheered on together in their respective positions.

Fireworks baseball and strongest baseball are once again a stage for retired players to regain their dignity and pride as baseball players, and they are valuable cultural assets that make fans feel the essence and emotion of baseball again.

We hope that these values will continue in the future.

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