[Official] Ha Ji-won makes MLB debut... "Proud and honored to throw first pitch at Fenway Park as the first Korean"

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Actress Ha Ji-won became the first Korean actress to successfully throw a ceremonial first pitch from the mound at MLB's Fenway Park.

On the 22nd (local time), Ha Ji-won took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB regular season game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, held at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, at 1 p.m.

Although Ha Ji-won was originally scheduled to throw the first pitch on the 21st, the game was canceled due to rain, pushing her appearance back by one day. This historic event, marking the first time a Korean actress threw a ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park, was organized as part of MLB's ongoing global efforts to connect with fans worldwide through the intersection of sports and entertainment.

Arriving at the stadium alongside Kim Byung-hyun, a "legendary Major Leaguer" from Korea and former Boston Red Sox player, Ha Ji-won confidently stepped onto the mound amidst thousands of Fenway Park spectators wearing Boston Red Sox uniforms. After exchanging signals with catcher Kim Byung-hyun, who was positioned at home plate, she showcased a perfect pitching form and calmly delivered the ball into the strike zone, drawing cheers from the crowd. Following the pitch, Ha Ji-won celebrated her successful strike before watching the game live to experience the excitement of MLB firsthand.

After successfully completing the ceremonial first pitch, Ha Ji-won shared photos from the and stated, "I prepared diligently for this historic moment as the first Korean actress to throw a ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park. Although there was an unexpected delay that pushed the game back by a day, causing me significant nervousness, I am relieved and proud that everything went smoothly. I hope this event has been a great source of encouragement for Koreans living in the area, and it was truly an honor to witness MLB's high-level baseball firsthand."

Meanwhile, Ha Ji-won is currently enrolled at Kyung Hee University and has gained strong positive responses for appearing in the web variety show "26th Grade Support-iyo," where she communicates freely with Gen-Z college students, featuring special performances of "home runs" as well as various challenges including cheerleading and ceremonial first pitches. She is also scheduled to meet audiences through the film "Bi-gwang" on September 2.

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