Lotte's official statement: "Former manager Lee Dong-wook is among the candidates, but final procedures are underway → Announcement to be made after completion"

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Lotte Giants displayed a cautious stance by issuing an official statement regarding reports that former NC Dinos manager Lee Dong-wook (53) has been designated as the next manager.

On the afternoon of the 25th, the Lotte club stated, "It is true that former manager Lee Dong-wook is among the candidates for the next manager," while adding, "The final procedure for appointing the manager is currently in progress. We will make an announcement as soon as the appointment process is finalized."

Earlier that afternoon, a media outlet reported that Lotte had selected former manager Lee Dong-wook as its new manager. Former manager Lee Dong-wook, who led NC Dinos to their first-ever double crown in 2020, has been mentioned as one of the leading candidates for the next manager. Rumors also circulated that he had already undergone an interview. However, with Lotte directly stating that "the appointment process is still ongoing," it is expected that the decision will be formalized after final adjustments are completed.

Separately, on the morning of the 24th, the day before, Lotte officially announced the parting of ways, stating, "The three-year contract between manager Kim Tae-hyung and Lotte Giants has expired, and we have decided not to renew it. The process for appointing the next manager is in progress, and we plan to announce the decision as soon as it is made."

Manager Kim Tae-hyung put an end to his tenure with Lotte after three seasons (2024–2026) as the team's manager, finishing with a record of 196 wins, 13 draws, and 223 losses, for a winning percentage of .468. With the managerial position vacant, Lotte quickly began the process of appointing its next manager, leaving only the final decision to be made.

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