Heo Buk just opened his second life as a commentator for Heo Do-hwan and MBC Sports+ new challenge
Jan 10, 2025
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Heo Do-hwan joined the Doosan Bears in 2007 and is a veteran catcher who has gone through six teams, including the SK Wyverns, Hanwha Eagles, and LG Twins, and has won the Korean Series with the SK Wyverns in 2018, the KT Wiz in 2021, and the LG Twins in 2023. As a player, he supported his team's victory by playing an important backup catcher within the team, and as a journeyman, he went through a number of teams and acquired various club cultures and baseball philosophies himself. This experience is expected to serve as a strength for him to analyze and deliver the game from a new perspective.
Heo Do-hwan, who finished his long career and took the microphone, said, `I'm happy to take on new challenges through affection for baseball and communication with viewers.' "My role as a commentator is the beginning of another chapter in my life, where I have only played baseball for more than 30 years. "I will learn the deep world of baseball that I did not know when I was a player and deliver vivid and interesting explanations to the viewers."
Heo aims to build his own differentiated style as a commentator. He said "I will learn the pros and cons of all commentators and try to make it easier for viewers to understand and enjoy the flow of the game with catchy commentary."
To this end, Heo Do-hwan is constantly learning his commentary skills by analyzing various sports broadcasts.
"I'm watching not only baseball, but also soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, and other sports broadcasts, and I'm studying how to make the game situation smoother and more interesting," he explained.
In particular, he plans to use his experience as a catcher as a strength. "A catcher is a position that reads the whole game. I will melt my vision that penetrates not only pitchers but also infielders, outfielders, and bench strategies into my own commentary," he said, expressing confidence.
Regarding the reason for commentator Heo Do-hwan's selection, MBC Sports Plus' production team praised Heo Do-hwan's 18 years of baseball experience, saying, "He is a person who has personally proved that the strong do not last, but that the long-lasting do."
The production team "In particular, Heo Do-hwan has won the Korean Series with the SK Wyverns in 18, the KT Wiz in 21, and the LG Twins in 23, and is the only player in KBO league history to have a three-way telecommunications winning ring." Just as he was a necessary player for the winning team, commentator Heo Do-hwan emphasized, "I believe that he will now be a necessary presence for MBC Sports+."
In addition, commentator Park Jung-kwon and commentator Heo Do-hwan, who were born in the 80s, are also drawing attention. The production team said "We expect the combination of the two's vivid experiences and young perspectives to attract MZ generation viewers as well."
Heo Do-hwan told fans "It's my first time commentating, so there may be mistakes, but I'll prepare hard and learn." Instead of player Heo Do-hwan in uniform, I will approach him more friendly as commentator Heo Do-hwan with a microphone," he said. He "I want to be a long-remembered commentator. In particular, I am happy to participate in the broadcast of international competitions, and I hope my voice will be remembered for a long time."
Commentator Heo Do-hwan is set to make his full-fledged commentary debut from the 2025 KBO League season. Expectations are high for his first broadcast, which will bring new fun to baseball fans.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
