'Princess' Choi Won-jun, When Asked "Are You Usually So Talkative?" → An Unexpected Answer [HOT Interview ②]

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KT Wiz's Choi Won-jun (29) performed the 'Princess' act during the 2026 KBO All-Star Game held at Seoul Jamsil Stadium on the 11th. This is because he was frequently captured speaking a lot during the game, leading fans to give him the nickname 'Princess' (a play on 'Gongpo's MouthXX').

When asked about the nickname while meeting Choi Won-jun at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 9th, he gave an unexpected reply: "I think it's because I usually hold back my words."

[Choi Won-jun HOT Interview]

① Batting Title Achieved with Determination: "They Keep Talking About 'Mental'... I Wanted to Show What Kind of Performance I Can Deliver"

② 'Princess' Choi Won-jun, When Asked "Are You Usually So Talkative?" → An Unexpected Answer

③ Choi Won-jun with a '206-Hit Pace': "Actually, 200 Hits Has Been My Dream Goal Since Debut"

Continued from Part 1.

- After going through difficult times, you are finally seeing the light. How does it feel to play baseball this year?

▶ I try not to get carried away when things go well, nor do I want to become anxious or overly fixated when they don't. That's what we call composure. I think I'm just playing baseball like that. Baseball doesn't always yield results just because you want them, and even if you make solid contact, you can still be out. I believe the hardest thing is to play consistently for a full year, so I try to maintain the same mindset all the time.

- We heard that your first daughter will be born soon (expected in early August). Won't your mindset change?

▶ It has a big impact. Now that I'm becoming a father, while I've always played with ambition and passion on the field, I sometimes feel that focusing too much on winning and results can appear negative. Since I might get out or strike out... I think this new perspective will help me maintain that mindset.

- Your wife (married in December 2023) is going through a difficult time as she approaches childbirth.

▶ My wife has such a good personality that she doesn't show it much. She struggled with severe morning sickness and had trouble eating, yet she didn't complain about the hardship and instead tried to make me feel comfortable.

- We heard you have an English tattoo on your right arm that means 'Believe in self even when no one else does.' What was the catalyst for it?

▶ I believe my worth is not limited to where I am now... I'm sure a shining period will come, so I had it engraved. But these days, I've almost forgotten about it and only remember when I look in the mirror sometimes. (Laughs)

- Your nickname is 'Princess.' Are you usually very talkative?

▶ When I do speak, I tend to say a lot... but since I try to hold back my words normally, I think I only talk more when there's a topic I'm interested in. Not everything that comes to mind needs to be spoken, so I save my words and then talk more when such topics arise.

- The nickname contains profanity. Is that okay with you?

▶ Even if it doesn't sit well with me, the fans say they like it, so I don't think I mind it much.

- Your batting average was an impressive 0.450 in May, but it has dipped slightly to 0.337 in June and 0.308 in July. You're still hitting well, though.

▶ I think I just got lucky in May, and many of the pitches I could hit came my way. But in June, I feel like luck wasn't on my side. More of my solid hits were caught, and more balls hit the ABS (Automatic Ball-Strike system) in June. Since that's not something I can control, I'm just continuing to do what I do. You can't keep hitting like you did in May forever. It was bound to be a time for things to dip, and now I think the time will come for them to rise again.

- The season is past its midpoint, and it's summer, which makes it even more difficult. How are you managing your physical condition?

▶ The coaches have been very considerate; they let me rest from training a few times and left preparations up to me. The training staff has also always paid close attention to me from the side, which is very helpful. Manager Lee Kang-cheol also always asks, "Are you not tired?" and tells me, "Please tell me if it gets too hard."

- When you're off the field on days like rest days, how do you relieve stress?

▶ I eat delicious food with my wife and go to other places... I think that's how I unwind.

Continued in Part 3 of Choi Won-jun HOT Interview.

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