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Attention is focused on whether KIA Tigers' "Nasta" Na Sung-beom (37) will become the first recipient of the monthly CGV Scene-Stiller Award in his career.
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on the 1st that four players have been selected as nominees for the June award: Na Sung-beom of KIA, Park Chi-guk of Doosan Bears, Yoon Dong-hee of Lotte Giants, and Park Geon-woo of NC Dinos.
The monthly CGV Scene-Stiller Award is presented to one individual who creates a cinematic moment on the KBO League field. All personnel working at the baseball stadium, including players, league officials, cheer squads, and others, are eligible for the award. Previous winners include Park Seung-gyu of Samsung Lions for March-April and Feraza of Hanwha Eagles for May.
The case of Na Sung-beom, who instinctively demonstrated a spirit of mutual support, was introduced first. On June 2 against Gwangju Lotte, when Lotte pitcher Na Gyun-an lost his balance while moving in to cover the base on an infield grounder hit by Na Sung-beom, he immediately grabbed Na Gyun-an's uniform to prevent a collision. After the game, Na Sung-beom recalled: "(Na) Gyun-an lost his balance and fell toward me. At that moment, I thought his throwing arm would hit the ground, so I instinctively grabbed his uniform. However, because both of us were large in size — he was big and I was wearing a glove while running — I couldn't grab him as smoothly as I wanted."
He added calmly: "I did manage to grab his shirt, but it wasn't easy since we both have weight. His throwing hand could have overlapped with my spikes. If that had happened, I would have stepped on him, so I jumped in surprise. I thought I avoided it well, and the only regret is that the result was an out."
Doosan's Park Chi-guk showcased a rare defensive play for a "Husler" pitcher during a match against Hanwha on June 4. With one out and runners on first and third, he dove to field a bunt as a low roller, then threw out the runner advancing toward home plate from third base in a spectacular catch that secured his team's victory, earning him a spot among the nominees.
Lotte's Yoon Dong-hee became the key contributor to Lotte's six-game winning streak with a walk-off hit during a match against NC at Sajik on June 23. Teammates rushing onto the mound embraced Yoon Dong-hee not with hugs, but by dousing him with water, creating Lotte's unique and cheerful walk-off ceremony that became a hot topic.
NC's Park Geon-woo burst into tears while watching his teammate Davidson's final at-bat during a match against Kiwoom in Changwon on June 26. His sincere emotions toward a teammate he has been with since the 2024 season extended even to the post-game photo session, leaving a deep impression on fans.
Fan voting to select the winner will take place from 3 p.m. on July 1 until midnight on the 4th over four days via the CGV website and mobile app. The final recipient, determined entirely by fan votes (100%), will receive a cash prize of 1 million won along with a CGV CineChef Movie & Dining package as a reward.
Videos of the four June nominees for the monthly CGV Scene-Stiller Award can be viewed on the CGV website, mobile app, and through KBO and CGV's official Instagram accounts.
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