KIA's ultra-luxury 'Tigers' real fan' opens three consecutive first pitch lineups in Gwangju!'

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KIA Tigers will decorate the home opening series of the 2026 season against the NC Dinos at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field from April 3-5 with a rich event under the theme of "V13urn AGAIN."

The theme of this home opening series, "V13urn Again," is a combination of the desire to win for the 13th time and the catchphrase of this season, "Again, Hot." Both the fans and the team contain the will of victory to heat the ground with one mind.

Celebrating the opening of the home, the inside and outside of Champions Field will be filled with colorful attractions. First, a giant pole that combines the past and present appearances of the team is installed and prepared as a photo zone. In addition, the national flag and streetlight banners with 12 all-time winning emblems will be placed throughout the stadium to create a festive atmosphere.

Before the game on the 3rd, the day of the home opening, the team's leading stars Na Sung-beom and Lee Eui-ri will represent the team for a fan signing event. Participants in the signing event will be recruited through a lottery for fans who have reserved tickets for the opening series.

Next, there will be a celebratory performance. The 25-member marching band "Crown" will play a medley of KIA Tigers cheerleaders to raise the heat of the opening game to the fullest, followed by the talented band "Touched" singing its signature songs "Highlight" and "Stand Up!" to give the ground the energy of victory.

The way the team enters is also special. The team will enter Kia's 13 EV line vehicles and greet fans at Champions Field.

A first pitch event for the victory relay will also be held. The first pitch of this series invites real Tigers fans who have been active in their respective fields.

In the game on the 3rd of the first day, actors Bae Yoo-ram and Lee Je-hoon will play the first pitch and hitters, respectively, to announce the start of the home opener and pray for victory. Bae Yoo-ram and Lee Je-hoon said, "It was a pity that the first pitch could not be made because last year's game was canceled due to rain. I'm happy to be invited as the first pitch and batter of this year's home opening game, so I can visit Gwangju again. I will deliver the energy of luck and victory to Champions Field, the Tigers' home stadium, he said.

On the 4th, the next day, Kim A-rang, a former gold medalist for the Korean national short track speed skating team, will pitch the first pitch. Kim A-rang said, "I will deliver good energy and energy with a strong first pitch. I will pray for the Tigers' victory with the fans with enthusiastic support," he said.

On the last day of the game on the 5th, actor Kim Eui-sung will take the mound as the first pitchman, marking the finale. Kim Eui-sung said, "As a Tigers fan for more than 40 years, it's like a dream and a great honor to finally stand on the mound at Champions Field. "I hope that the team will complete the season without injury, and I sincerely hope that it will be a year for both the team and the fans to come together and achieve V13's big goals."

The national anthem will be advocated by 13 kids club members selected through a lottery during the three consecutive games. There is also a special lineup song support with fans. After the game, an after-party cheering match will be held regardless of victory or defeat. In particular, Tigers true fan singer Lee Bo-ram joins the cheering match after the game on the 3rd to add heat.

Tickets for the opening game are available through the club's official application and the ticket link website. During the three consecutive games, tickets will be printed as special design tickets for the opening series.

Meanwhile, it will receive an in-person photo through SNS, produce it as an electronic display title image, and present it at the opening game. For more information, check the announcement on the club's official SNS page.

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