KIA to hold 'victory prayer' relay first-pitch ceremony from the 21st to the 23rd against Hanwha! Professional golfer Park Hyun-kyung, comedian Gimhae Jun, and ITZY's Chaeryeong take part

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KIA Tigers announced on the 16th that it will hold a 'relay first-pitch' event to pray for the team's victory during its three-game home series against Hanwha Eagles at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field from the 21st to the 23rd.

According to KIA, professional golfer Park Hyun-kyung (26), nicknamed 'Cutie', will take the mound on the first day, the 21st. Park recently tasted the joy of her first victory on Japanese soil by winning the Earth Mondamin Cup on the JLPGA tour in June. Having missed out on a first-pitch ceremony last season due to rain cancellations, Park said, "It is very meaningful to be entrusted with KIA's first pitch again," and added, "I will deliver a great first pitch to send good energy to the players."

On the second day, the 22nd, popular comedians Gimhae Jun (39) and Na Bo-ram (39) will serve as the first-pitch thrower and batter, respectively. The two have received great love for playing husband-and-wife characters in their YouTube content 'Romantic Couple'. In particular, they became connected as the original characters behind the 'Good' ceremony performed by KIA players after hitting a hit this season. Na Bo-ram, originally from Jeollanam-do, said, "I will fill the air with victory energy alongside Gimhae Jun in front of hometown fans."

On the final day, the 23rd, ITZY's Chaeryeong will take the mound as the first-pitch thrower. This follows last month when her older sister, singer Lee Chae-yeon, threw the first pitch at Champions Field, with Chaeryeong now capping off this series. As a result, the two sisters have set a unique record of both appearing as first-pitch throwers in KIA home games within a single season. Chaeryeong responded, "I am excited to be able to throw the first pitch and cheer together. I will cheer hard for KIA's victory."

Meanwhile, the game on the 23rd has been designated as 'National Institute of Asian Culture (ACC) Day', with various cultural promotion events for spectators planned both inside and outside the baseball stadium.

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