A "Big Hit" in Anyang: Lee Hyun-joong and Choi Jun-yong, Aiming for the U.S., Ignite the Court with Roaring Cheers

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Two top-tier stars representing Korean basketball made a surprise appearance at the Anyang Jeonggwangjang Arena, drawing roaring cheers from fans. Lee Hyun-joong (26) and Choi Jun-yong (32), who are aiming for a breakthrough in the U.S., visited the Anyang court.

The arena, where the game was held on the 18th at the Anyang Jeonggwangjang Arena, buzzed with excitement over the two players' visit. In particular, the fans' welcome was especially heartfelt because the two players were key figures who played a vital role as mainstays of the South Korea men's national basketball team and won an emotional gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held in September last month.

The Anyang Jeonggwangjang club officially introduced Lee Hyun-joong and Choi Jun-yong, who were seated in the stands, immediately after the end of the first quarter, accompanied by an announcement from the arena announcer. When the faces of the two players, labeled as "Asian Games Gold Medalists," appeared on the scoreboard, thunderous cheers and applause filled the venue. The two players also responded to the fans' enthusiastic support with bright smiles and hand waves.

Currently, the two players are in the final stages of preparation ahead of their renewed challenge on the U.S. professional basketball stage. Lee Hyun-joong has smoothly completed the procedures for enlistment as an arts and sports personnel and the mandatory duty education during this temporary return to Korea following his Asian Games gold medal win. He has also finished all administrative procedures, including visa issuance required for his stay and local activities in the U.S.

Lee Hyun-joong is scheduled to depart for the U.S. on the 24th. Subsequently, he will join the official training camp of Rip City Remix, an NBA G League team under the Portland Trail Blazers, on the 26th local time, fully embarking on preparations for the 2026-27 season. Choi Jun-yong, who was present with him, is also preparing to challenge the U.S. stage. Choi plans to knock on the door of a move to the U.S. through the NBA G League draft scheduled to be held on the 25th Korea time.

Following their ascent to the top of Asia while wearing the Taegukgi mark, the surprise visit by the two challengers crossing the Pyeongyang once again toward an even higher stage became an unforgettable special gift for basketball fans who visited the Anyang home court on the weekend.

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