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'There is no second chance for a balk': B.I and TWICE's Nayeon to throw the ceremonial first pitch at LG for the third time! Popular character Hello Kitty to appear at the Jamsil Hanwha game on the 3rd.

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Kim Dongyoon

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Singer B.I threw the ceremonial first pitch at the match between the 2025 KBO League LG Twins and KIA Tigers, scheduled to be held at Jamsil Stadium on September 13 last year. B.I committed a balk after starting his windup and stopping. 2025. 09.13. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo
Singer B.I threw the ceremonial first pitch at the match between the 2025 KBO League LG Twins and KIA Tigers, scheduled to be held at Jamsil Stadium on September 13 last year. B.I committed a balk after starting his windup and stopping. 2025. 09.13. /Photo=Senior reporter Kang Young-jo

, welcoming ceremonial first pitchers are visiting Jamsil Baseball Stadium for the three-game home series against Hanwha Eagles this weekend.

LG Group announced, "Ahead of the weekend home games against Hanwha Eagles at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium from July 3 to 5, we will proceed with a ceremonial first pitch to wish for victory."

, familiar faces are returning. On the 3rd, in honor of 'Hello Kitty Brand Day', popular character Hello Kitty will throw the pitch; on the 4th, TWICE member Nayeon; and on the 5th, singer and actress B.I will throw the pitch. Both Nayeon and B.I are throwing their third ceremonial first pitch at LG.

Nayeon, who is throwing the pitch on the 4th, previously threw the ceremonial first pitch at LG games in May 2016 and April 2018. Nayeon shared her thoughts on the pitch, saying, "I am happy to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Jamsil Baseball Stadium after a long time. Although the weather is hot, I hope all players stay safe and put on a great game. LG Twins fighting!"

TWICE, which recently completed a large-scale world tour, plans to conclude its tour with an encore performance in Korea in July.

B.I, who is throwing the pitch on the 5th, also wore the LG uniform and stepped onto the Jamsil Baseball Stadium ground in August 2023 and September 2025. During last year's September ceremonial first pitch, she committed a balk and gave an awkward smile. B.I, who is active as both a singer and actress, recently released her new song 'BUMPA' and continues to be active.

B.I stated, "It is an honor to greet you again as the ceremonial first pitcher for LG Twins. As this is my third time throwing the pitch, I came to the baseball stadium with an even more excited heart." She added, "I will cheer on the LG Twins players who do their best even in the hot weather along with fans."

Meanwhile, from the 3rd to the 5th, LG will operate its weekend home games as 'Hello Kitty Brand Day'. A photo zone will be installed next to the central ticket office and in the first base infield area to conduct a social media photo verification event. Additionally, a pop-up store is scheduled to operate for four days from the 3rd to the 6th at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium outfield catchball field.

TWICE's Nayeon. /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon
TWICE's Nayeon. /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon

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