"I can't believe it's raining" J-Hope's first pitch, which was disappointing due to the cancellation of rain

Oct 22, 2024

 'I can't believe it's raining' J-Hope's first pitch, which was disappointing due to the cancellation of rain
The first pitch of the group BTS (BTS) member J-Hope was unfortunately canceled.

J-Hope's first pitch was also not made as the second game of the 2024 KBO League Korean Series between the KIA Tigers and the Samsung Lions, which was scheduled to be held at Gwangju KIA Champions Field at 6:30 p.m. on the 22nd, was canceled due to heavy rain. The game has been postponed to the 23rd.

In this regard, J-Hope also expressed his regret by posting a ridiculous selfie on his personal account with the words "Rain.



J-Hope's first pitch drew more attention as his first official schedule since being discharged from the military. J-Hope, who is from Gwangju, has often expressed his affection for his hometown and affiliated club KIA Tigers. Throughout BTS's songs, he also expressed his fan sentiment toward KIA and Gwangju with lyrics such as "Gwangju Baby in Jeollanam-do" and "Starting with KIA and Bound Like Crazy".

The news of J-Hope's first pitch raised fans' expectations, but it caused regret when the game and the first pitch were canceled due to sudden heavy rain.



Meanwhile, J-Hope joined the army in April last year and was discharged from the military on the 17th. Immediately after being discharged from the military, he met with reporters and thanked them, saying, `Thanks to the fans, I finished it healthy and well.'





mj.cho@sportschosun.com