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[Official] KBO Korea Series Game 4: Daegu KT vs. Samsung — Pitcher Revealed: 'Asian Games Judo Gold Medalist' Heo Mi-mi; National Anthem to Be Performed by Singer Hong I-sak

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Heo Mi-mi, a member of the Republic of Korea's national judo team, holds up the silver medal she received at the women's -57 kg judo medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held on July 30, 2024 (KST) at the Champ de Mars Arena in Paris, France. /Photo=News1
Heo Mi-mi, a member of the Republic of Korea's national judo team, holds up the silver medal she received at the women's -57 kg judo medal ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held on July 30, 2024 (KST) at the Champ de Mars Arena in Paris, France. /Photo=News1

The ceremonial first pitch and national anthem performance for Game 4 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Korea Series, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, the 7th, at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, have been confirmed.

Judo national team member Heo Mi-mi will take the pitcher's mound for the ceremonial first pitch in Game 4 of the Korea Series. A descendant of independence activist Heo Seok, Heo has established herself as a flagship figure of Korean judo by consecutively winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, a gold medal at the World Championships, and a gold medal in judo at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Heo, who moved the public with her distinctive tenacity, is expected to further intensify the excitement of the Korea Series through this ceremonial first pitch in Game 4.

Singer Hong I-sak will perform the national anthem for Game 4. Having proven his talent by winning an audition program, Hong has delivered deep resonance through various musical activities and OSTs. He is expected to further heighten the fervor of the Korea Series with his distinctive sweet voice.

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