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'Wa' and Sono club owner go all out again! Preparing a package worth '66 million won' including Paris airline tickets... Fan appreciation event to be held, with all proceeds donated

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Lee Wonhee

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Seo Jun-hyeok, Goyang Sono club owner. /Photo=KBL provided
Seo Jun-hyeok, Goyang Sono club owner. /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono. /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono. /Photo=KBL provided

After a miraculous season, professional basketball team Goyang Sono is preparing to meet its fans.

Sono announced on the 14th that it will host 'Thanks, Winners Day' on the 17th at 3 p.m. at Goyang Sono Arena, inviting 3,000 WINNERs (the team's fan nickname).

Sono had an incredible season. Riding a 10-game winning streak late in the regular season, they advanced to the spring basketball stage and achieved a stunning 'sweep of three consecutive wins' against Seoul SK in the quarterfinals. Even in the semifinals, they defeated defending champion and regular season champion Changwon LG with a 3-0 record.

Although they lost the championship final to Busan KCC, Sono created a miraculous story and delivered a profound emotional impact beyond the championship trophy. The unwavering support from Sono fans played a significant role.

The Sono club explained, "After only their third season since founding, they reached the runner-up position. To express gratitude to the WINNERs for their passionate support and encouragement from the opening game through the championship final, we have prepared this event." This marks the first time Sono has organized a fan appreciation event after the season concluded.

Goyang Sono club owner Seo Jun-hyeok (center). /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono club owner Seo Jun-hyeok (center). /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono fans. /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono fans. /Photo=KBL provided

The Sono club stated, "All WINNERs will receive commemorative T-shirts and snack sets, and the event atmosphere will be enhanced through a treasure hunt. We plan to conduct 'Ask the Gunners,' a direct communication session between players and WINNERs. Through players' sincere answers, fans will have a time to connect with them. We will also relive the memories of passionate support through performances by the Twinkle cheerleaders and a medley of cheer songs."

Additionally, Sono will offer signed player uniforms and basketball shoes, as well as Sky Gunners season tickets for the 2026-2027 season through a lottery. The prizes also include T'way airline tickets and domestic and international hotel and resort accommodation vouchers.

Seo Jun-hyeok, the Sono club owner who previously paid for fans' travel tickets to support the team during the playoffs, has once again prepared an enormous gift. According to the club, this overseas package was also proposed by club owner Seo Jun-hyeok. The prizes include a total of 66 million won in value: a round-trip ticket for two to Paris, France, plus a three-night stay at the D'Amour Hotel; a round-trip ticket for two to Bangkok, plus a two-night stay at Away Bangkok Riverside; and a round-trip ticket for two to Bali, plus a two-night stay at Cross Bali Breakers.

The event will conclude with the team personally conveying their gratitude to each fan through Haifa Eve.

D'Amour Hotel located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area of Paris, France. /Photo=Goyang Sono provided
D'Amour Hotel located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area of Paris, France. /Photo=Goyang Sono provided
Fan appreciation event prepared by Goyang Sono. /Photo=Goyang Sono provided
Fan appreciation event prepared by Goyang Sono. /Photo=Goyang Sono provided

A club official said, "To repay the passionate love shown by fans this season, we have prepared a time for players and fans to communicate as closely as possible. We hope this meaningful memory becomes a gift to the WINNERs, and we will strive to be a team that meets expectations in the next season."

Meanwhile, Sono plans to donate all profits earned from this event to meaningful causes within its home region.

Goyang Sono team. /Photo=KBL provided
Goyang Sono team. /Photo=KBL provided

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