Yang Hyun-jong, at the time of selection for Game 5 of the series...I did it with the mindset that it's okay to lose today (Perfect League)
Jan 13, 2025
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The TVing original sports series 'Perfect League 2024' (directed by Lee Hyun-hee and Yoo Young-ho) Episode 8 'V12 Myth' ended the 2024 KBO season by revealing the behind-the-scenes story of the KIA Tigers, who lifted the trophy with 4 wins and 1 loss in the Korean Series after ranking first in the regular league this season.
The KIA Tigers, who won the Korean Series for the first time in seven years since 2017, continued their unbeaten KBO Korean Series against the Samsung Lions, who showed the 'Underdog Rebellion' this season. As the achievement was made in Lee Bum-ho's first year as head coach, the afterglow has doubled.
In response, the six representative speakers of the KIA Tigers, Na Sung-bum, Kim Sun-bin, Yang Hyun-jong, Kim Tae-gun, Kim Do-young and Kwak Do-kyu, reflected on their impressions by pouring out behind-the-scenes stories of the Korean Series that had not been heard anywhere else. In particular, the players' filter-free revelations gave them rollercoaster-like fun.
The KIA Tigers, who were racing toward the championship by winning the first and second games, were held back by the Samsung Lions, whose batting sense exploded in the third game. Kim Do-young, who experienced defeat after watching the Korean Series for the first time, said "After losing, the atmosphere felt hopeless and dark." But the seniors were in peace, so I thought 'The experience is different again' he recalled at the time.
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As a result, the KIA Tigers, who recorded their 12th career championship in the KBO, began preheating for their 13th championship. Manager Lee Bum-ho said, `Other teams will put more pressure on KIA' and `I think we should find some room in it.' If the players don't feel relaxed and play baseball as they think, I think their performance will be okay"He expressed his determination.
As such, 'Perfect League 2024' vividly conveyed to fans the moment when they spent the entire 2024 season with KBO players and secretly wiped away their sweat drops and tears. Lee Jong-beom, Jung Min-cheol, Park Jae-hong, and Lee Dae-ho had a fruitful time covering the entire 2024 season, the new first year of Korean baseball, surpassing 10 million spectators. It presented stories with full information and fun to baseball beginners as well as fans of all generations, including various records and famous scenes, captains and teamwork of 10 clubs, grown baseball fandom, rookie drafts and legend players, and clubs' efforts to rebuild the dynasty.
On the other hand, the special round of 'Perfect League 2024', which will be released on the 16th, will reveal the stories of KT Wiz and SSG Landers players who have entered the closing camp. In particular, expectations are rising as it is possible to see the coaching moment of Lee Jong-beom, who has become a new KT Wiz coach.
Reporter Ko Jae-wan star77@sportschosun.com
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