Son Ah-seop, who transferred to NC, makes his commentary debut: What will he say to his close friend Kang Min-ho, who has never won a championship? He takes the mic on TVING for Game 4 of the Korea Series

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Son Ah-seop (38, NC Dinos) will take the mic during the Korea Series. Curiosity is piqued as to what he will say to his close teammate Kang Min-ho (42, Samsung Lions), who has not experienced a championship despite a brilliant career.

TVING Sports announced on its official social media account on the 5th, "Big brother Mjji-na, guest Son Ah-seop appears in TVING Super Match," adding, "Enjoy the Korea Series with the special guest everyone has been waiting for on TVING Super Match."

This means Son Ah-seop will serve as a commentator for Game 4 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Korea Series between Samsung and KT, which starts at 2 p.m. on the 7th at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The two teams are tied at one win and one loss; they played Game 3 that day and will proceed to Game 4 on the 7th.

Son Ah-seop returned to his former team NC this winter. Son Ah-seop, who joined his hometown team Lotte Giants in the fourth round of the second draft in 2007, rose to a starter from 2010 and easily recorded a .300 batting average. Son Ah-seop topped the hits list again in 2017, following 2012 and 2013.

After the 2017 season, Kang Min-ho, who had been teammates with him, left for Samsung, but Son Ah-seop stayed with the team by signing a four-year contract worth a total of 9.8 billion won as a free agent.

Although the teams changed, both continued to showcase their skills. Son Ah-seop maintained exceptional performance over the next four seasons before donning the NC uniform for up to 6.4 billion won over four years.

After posting a career-low .277 batting average in his first year of the contract, Son Ah-seop headed to the United States the following year, went through the Kang Jung-ho Academy, and achieved the batting championship for the first time in his life. He also won the most hits award, claiming a double crown. He even received the Golden Glove (designated hitter) for the first time in six years.

However, he slowed down again and was traded to Hanwha Eagles during the 2025 season as they aimed for the championship. Unfortunately, their dream of winning was dashed, and after a difficult process in the free agent market, he signed a one-year contract worth 100 million won before being traded to Doosan Bears. Was it because he could not properly complete spring training? Son Ah-seop had his worst season in his career and returned to the free agent market. NC reached out. They signed the experienced veteran hitter for an annual salary of 50 million won.

Unlike last year, Son Ah-seop, who resolved his team situation early, is making a surprise transformation into a commentator using his post-season break period.

Curiosity is piqued as to what he will say about Kang Min-ho's first championship challenge in his career. Son Ah-seop has been a figure constantly mentioned among TVING broadcasters this season. Due to his cheerful personality and unique way of speaking, many amusing anecdotes have emerged, and it was said that whenever Son Ah-seop appeared, the view count went up, leading to the term "Ah-seop Coin." Some even expressed a sense of crisis, asking, "Won't Son Ah-seop join as a commentator after he retires?"

Because Son Ah-seop has shared numerous anecdotes directly and indirectly, bringing laughter, baseball fans' expectations are focused on him.

In particular, what Son Ah-seop, who has not experienced a championship, will say about Kang Min-ho's championship challenge is piquing the curiosity of baseball fans.

He is expected to take the mic with commentators Yoon Seok-min and Hwang Jae-gyun from 12:50 p.m., about an hour before the game starts, to share vivid on-site stories.

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