"A reversal → a reversal." Kim Do-young confessed his feelings, "I'm so angry and sad about the Taiwan war, I'll quickly forget and focus on it.""

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Kim Do-young (23, KIA Tigers) showed off his peak hitting sense by hitting a come-from-behind home run, but immediately after the defeat against Taiwan, he couldn't smile. Kim Do-young's expression, which he met in the mixed zone after suffering a painful comeback loss, was full of blame and regret.

The Korean national baseball team, led by head coach Ryu Ji-hyun, lost 4-5 to Taiwan in the third Group C match of 2026 WBC at Tokyo Dome in Japan on the 8th. After repeated reversal and reversal, they tied the game 4-4 in the eighth inning, trailing 3-4, but lost by one point after a game.

The defeat cost South Korea one win and two losses in the group stage, losing its place in the quarterfinals. At the same time, he has to score two runs or less unconditionally in the match against Australia on the 9th and must win by more than five points to advance to the quarterfinals.

Despite the defeat, Kim Do-young was one of the most brilliant characters on the day. Kim Do-young, who started as the first batter and third baseman, hit hard with two hits (one home run) and three RBIs in five times at bat. He shot a come-from-behind two-run shot in the bottom of the sixth inning, trailing 1-2, and led the attack alone by hitting a timely double in the bottom of the eighth inning with two outs and a runner on first base. However, he bowed his head, failing to score in the 10th inning.

Kim Do-young, who met with reporters after the game, said, "It's too bad. I just feel sorry for everything. I also think, "What if I had focused more at the beginning of the game?" and I also think, "What if I had taken it in more detail at the last at-bat in the 10th inning?" I'm so angry and sad that I lost the game."

Despite the somber atmosphere, the national team is quickly getting its best. Regarding the atmosphere of the team, Kim Do-young said, "As soon as it was over, there was talk that we should prepare well for the next game," adding, "I think it will help the players to think about the next game because there is no turning back what has already passed."

He was also aware of the fact that he had to score a lot in the match against Australia. Kim Do-young said, "It's natural that hitters have to draw a lot of points. There is no pressure. I think I need to cheer up more," he said.

Kim Do-young declared a head-on breakthrough even though he is on the edge of the cliff. "I'm also disappointed, but I'm only going to think about it until today," he said, adding, "I'll focus on the next game (against Australia) right away."

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