LG on the brink, 'Victory Fairy' NCT's Ji-sung takes the mound! Pitching the ceremonial first pitch for Game 3 of the 2026 KBO League Korea Series Playoffs against KIA on the 20th

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The LG Twins, cornered against a cliff, will ignite the spark of a counterattack at their home ground in Jamsil. Ji-sung of the boy group NCT, a special relief pitcher who will infuse the spirit of victory, will once again take the mound.

The LG Twins announced that they have selected NCT's Ji-sung as the ceremonial first pitch thrower for Game 3 of the '2026 KBO Korea Series Playoffs' against the KIA Tigers, to be held on the 20th at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

For LG, this is a do-or-die match with no room to retreat. Having lost Games 1 and 2 in a row during their away trip to Gwangju, they are in a precarious position with a series record of two losses, facing the threat of elimination. In this critical situation where one more loss would end their autumn baseball journey right there, the energy of a 'Victory Fairy' is desperately needed to turn the atmosphere around alongside the enthusiastic support of home fans.

Ji-sung, who will take the mound, has already led LG to victory once this year. He served as the ceremonial first pitch thrower at a Jamsil home game on September 4 last month, delivering energy of victory to the team and leaving a strong impression on fans.

Notably, it is a coincidence that LG's starting pitcher during Ji-sung's ceremonial first pitch on September 4 was Carlos KARA Soko. The starting pitcher who will take the mound bearing the fate of this Korea Series Playoffs Game 3 is also KARA Soko. Expectations are building as to whether the reunion between KARA Soko, who has taken on the heavy responsibility of saving the team, and 'Victory Fairy' Ji-sung can complete a pleasant parallel theory.

Ji-sung is a core member of NCT, a top-tier idol group that receives passionate love from global fans. He will return with NCT DREAM's sixth full-length album, 'DREAM AFTER DREAM,' on November 9 to mark his 10th anniversary since debut, and he will also take his first step as an actor through the drama 'Crash 2: Road of Rage,' scheduled to air in the same month. While continuing his trend-setting activities across the music industry and television screens, this time he is lending his strength to save LG's autumn baseball, which stands on the brink.

Ji-sung shared his resolute thoughts, saying, "It is my second ceremonial first pitch this year, so I am happy that it seems I have formed a somewhat special bond with the LG Twins." He added, "Since it is my second time, I will pack in double the support and double the energy of victory and throw with full force. Fighting, LG Twins!"

Meanwhile, LG is determined to write a drama of counterattack by dyeing Jamsil red with cheers alongside home fans. On that day, they will distribute a total of 15,000 cheering towels on a first-come, first-served basis to fans who enter through the first base infield and outfield entrances while wearing LG Twins apparel. Distribution will take place from two hours before the start of the game until 30 minutes after the start.

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