Kim Do-young, who had urged fans to follow a "dress code," was moved as well: A sea of red fills the first-base side at Lions Park → "Silent SNS share" after Game 1 of the Playoffs

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KIA Tigers "superstar" Kim Do-young (23), who is heating up both on and off the field, showed deep emotion at the overwhelming wave of red from fans in hostile Daegu.

On the 26th, KIA secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Samsung Lions in Game 1 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Playoffs (PO, best-of-five series) at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, leveraging a balance of pitching and hitting. Kim Do-young, who started as the third batter and third baseman, played an active role as the spearhead of the offense with two hits in three at-bats, one walk, two runs scored, and one stolen base.

At a point when the afterglow of victory had not yet faded following the end of the game, Kim Do-young shared a post uploaded by the KIA club's official account on his SNS. The video captured the scene of Tigers fans cheering enthusiastically, filling the away fan section on the first-base side of Lions Park to capacity without a single empty seat.

Although it was a "silent" share with no captions or emoticons added, it conveyed a sense of profound emotion and gratitude heavier than any superlative could describe.

Previously, Kim Do-young had made a surprise request during the post-game interview as the player of the game after Game 1 of the Junior Playoffs (JPO) against the LG Twins, saying, "I would like you to match the dress code." This single remark from the superstar immediately sparked a massive wave. Tigers fans, who had turned Gwangju red, filled the away fan section on the first-base side at Daegu Lions Park densely with red uniforms and T-shirts, creating an overwhelming spectacle.

Although the game was postponed due to rain, Kim Do-young met with reporters on the 25th and could not hide his gratitude for the fans' unity. He said, "Actually, in the past, I sometimes wondered 'why do they do that,' but seeing it directly on site made me realize, 'Ah, this is why they do it.' It seems fans are joining us with the mindset of 'we are running on the field together as well.' Seeing such scenes gives players immense pride and confidence," he said emphatically.

Kim Do-young, who had been named Series MVP in the three JPO games with a .333 batting average, three home runs, and eight RBIs, also soared in offense, defense, and baserunning in this Playoffs Game 1, becoming the key contributor to the team's victory. Following his powerful hitting on the field, Kim Do-young conveyed his overwhelming emotion through a "silent share" in response to the passionate support of fans who had turned the hostile first-base side red like their home ground.

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