BTS J-Hope wears purple gloves and throws the second KS game'Winning'Son of Gwangju'
Oct 24, 2024
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J-Hope pitched the second game of the 2024 KBO League Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and the Samsung Lions at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju on the 23rd. This was J-Hope's first official schedule after he was discharged from the military, which drew a lot of attention.
J-Hope, who appeared in a Kia car as a kind of promotion, wore a purple glove symbolizing BTS and Army (official fan club), and J-Hope smiled brightly and greeted the crowd. It's been six days since he was discharged from the military in his short hair style, drawing attention.
J-Hope, who soon took the mound wearing a hat, looked nervous. Although he performed on numerous stages, the broadcasting team added a comment that a different level of pressure would be felt. However, on the mound, the ball flew quickly, pitching with good form and drawing a high parabola. J-Hope also showed his pride and greeted baseball players and spectators again, coming down from the mound.
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As such, J-Hope was originally scheduled to pitch in Game 2 of the Korean Series on the 22nd, but the game was canceled due to rain cancellation. Due to the sudden change in the game schedule, J-Hope's schedule is expected to be difficult, leaving a regret. Earlier during the postseason, other stars were also expected to throw the first pitch, but the first pitch was eventually canceled as it was postponed due to the cancellation of rain.
However, J-Hope coordinated the schedule with difficulty in order to keep his loyalty with his hometown Gwangju and Kia Tigers. It was not easy to reschedule the first pitch due to the unexpected situation of J-Hope's agency, Big Hit Music, but it is rumored that the schedule was difficult to organize. As a result, J-Hope will be able to safely pitch the first pitch of the Korean Series with his first official schedule.
J-Hope has always expressed his love for KIA, which is based in his hometown of Gwangju. He expressed his pride in the BTS song 「'Ma City' that he is the son of Gwangju' with lyrics such as 'I put in KIA and started the engine like crazy'Bound'.
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Meanwhile, the Kia Tigers beat the Samsung Lions 8-3 on the day, securing two wins in the entire Korean series first.
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