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KIA Tigers will hold a relay first-pitch ceremony to pray for victory against the Kiwoom Heroes at home games from today (24th) through the 26th at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field.
First, on the 24th game, Yoon Kyung-ho, known as '66 Friend' who plays special mission officer Park Jin-cheol in SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim', will throw the first pitch. Yoon Kyung-ho visits Champions Field again for a first-pitch event three years after his last appearance in September 2023.
Yoon Kyung-ho shared, "I have good memories from winning the previous first-pitch game, and I am very excited and happy to throw the first pitch again this year. Let's win this game too and continue the spirit of the victory fairy. I also wish for Tigers' fall baseball and championship."
On the 25th, actor Kim Hyun-gyu will throw the first pitch. Kim Hyun-gyu became known to the public by playing 'Sung Yoon-mo' in the drama 'New Recruit'. As a Gwangju native, Kim Hyun-gyu is scheduled to visit his hometown and deliver an impressive first pitch before Tigers fans.
Kim Hyun-gyu said, "I am honored to be invited as a first-pitch thrower for KIA Tigers, which I have consistently supported since childhood in my hometown of Gwangju. I hope my first pitch conveys good energy to the team. Thank you to the club officials who invited me to this meaningful occasion. Go KIA Tigers!"
On the final day, the 26th, comedian Yoo Jae-pil will take the mound as the first-pitch thrower. Yoo Jae-pil is the original creator of the hit song 'Class (CLASS)' and has formed a bond with KIA Tigers. Yoo Jae-pil stated, "I am honored to throw the first pitch at Champ Field, and I am happy and excited to fulfill my dream. As I am connected with KIA Tigers through the hit song, I will not only throw the first pitch but also cheer more diligently than anyone else to become the victory fairy."
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