All-Star Game Legends Take the Field! 'Park Cheol-soon-Kim Kyung-moon, Kim Yong-soo-Kim Dong-su' Joint First Pitch and Throw Ceremony; 'National Anthem Performed by Park Jung-hyun'... Plus Black Eagles Air Show!

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Today (the 11th), the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO All-Star Game held at Jamsil Stadium will feature a special first pitch ceremony to commemorate the final All-Star Game at Jamsil Stadium.

Park Cheol-soon of Doosan and Kim Yong-soo of LG, both symbols of Jamsil Stadium, will take the mound together as recipients of retired jersey numbers. Alongside them, Kim Kyung-moon, former Hanwha manager who once played alongside Park, and Kim Dong-su, head coach of Seoul High School, will catch the pitches in catcher's mitts to recreate past glory. For this day only, the two rival teams of Jamsil unite to conduct the first pitch and throw ceremony, sharing the precious memories built at Jamsil Stadium.

Park Cheol-soon was a founding member of OB and an ace pitcher who symbolized the franchise. In 1982, the inaugural year of professional baseball, he led his team to victory and claimed the regular season MVP award. Notably, his record-breaking '22 consecutive wins in a single season' remains unmatched in KBO League history. Overcoming multiple injuries, he drove his team to its second championship in 1995, earning the nickname 'Phoenix.' Recognizing these contributions, his jersey number 21 was designated as a retired number by the club.

Kim Yong-soo was a franchise pitcher for MBC-LG. He achieved the first-ever '100 wins-200 saves' combination in KBO League history and became the first LG player to have his jersey number retired. A three-time saves champion, he alternated between starting and closing roles, leading LG to championships in 1990 and 1994 while winning Korean Series MVP both times. Known by the nickname 'Old Pine,' symbolizing consistency, he guarded Jamsil's mound for many years and earned deep affection from LG fans.

Kim Kyung-moon was a founding member of OB who played alongside pitcher Park Cheol-soon, playing a key role in OB's inaugural KBO League championship in 1982. After retiring as a player, he served as head coach for Doosan and NC before currently leading Hanwha. Notably, as head coach of the South Korean national team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he created history with a perfect '9 wins, gold medal' record, elevating the status of Korean baseball. With his rich experience and leadership, he continues to demonstrate exceptional coaching ability, having led Hanwha to the Korean Series last season.

Kim Dong-su is one of the greatest catchers in LG's history, leading the team through its golden era in the 1990s and securing two championships (1990, 1994). Starting with his first Shin In-wang (수상) award in 1990, he accumulated an unparalleled career by winning seven Gold Glove Awards at the catcher position. Despite playing primarily at the expansive Jamsil Stadium, he recorded 202 career home runs, showcasing both power and consistency. He is widely recognized as a key figure who led LG's golden era alongside pitcher Kim Yong-soo. Currently, he serves as head coach of his alma mater Seoul High School's baseball team, dedicating himself to nurturing the next generation of baseball talent.

The national anthem for this All-Star Game will be performed by Park Jung-hyun, a representative vocalist of South Korea and 'Fairy of R&B.' Known for her unique vocal ability and deep emotional expression, which have earned her widespread public admiration, Park Jung-hyun will sing the national anthem at the All-Star stage for the first time in 15 years since the 2011 Jamsil All-Star Game, adding special significance to the event. Following Park Jung-hyun's powerful rendition of the national anthem, the South Korean Air Force Special Flight Team 'Black Eagles' will perform an air show cutting through the sky, marking a spectacular start to the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO All-Star Game.

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