'Gwangju-born true fans' Han Ji-hye and Yoo No-yoon to throw first pitches at KIA's July 3-4 home games against NC Dinos

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Celebrities known as 'true fans' of the KIA Tigers will take the mound at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

The KIA Tigers announced on the 30th that they have invited actress Han Ji-hye and TVXQ's Yoo No-yoon as first pitch throwers for their home games against the NC Dinos at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on July 3 and 4, respectively.

On the 3rd, Han Ji-hye, an actress from Gwangju, will take the mound as the first pitch thrower. Han, who showed her fandom by posting a verification of attending a Gwangju home game in May, shared through the team, "It is truly an honor to throw the first pitch for my favorite KIA Tigers, as I have always been. I am grateful to the team for inviting me to this meaningful occasion." She added, "I hope good energy is conveyed to the players through the first pitch, and I wish them a victory."

On the 4th, TVXQ member Yoo No-yoon will take the mound as the first pitch thrower. Yoo No-yoon, who has shown special affection for the Tigers even on variety shows, will return to the Champions Field mound for the first time in eight years since throwing the first pitch at the 2018 season opener.

Yoo No-yoon said, "I am happy and excited to visit the Champions Field again after a long time. I hope the players receive good energy through the first pitch, and I will cheer with all my heart for a victory."

A team official stated, "We expect the two, Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) 'sons and daughters of Gwangju' and reliable supporters of the Tigers, to bring great joy to home fans."

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