Ha Ji-won Returns to Mound for LG Twins First Pitch
Actress Ha Ji-won is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 16th, before the LG Twins battle the KT Wiz. This appearance marks her first professional baseball season pitch in 18 years, since a 2008 game between the Lotte Giants and Samsung Lions, and her first ceremonial pitch since a charity event in 2014.
Her return to the mound follows her recent “Home Run” performance on MBC’s “Show! Music Core” in May, a video that garnered over three million views in just ten days. The actress expressed her dedication to the role, stating she practiced diligently and hopes her support translates into actual home runs for the players. Her preparation process has been documented through the web series “26 Hakbeon Jiwoniyo.”
Ha Ji-won is currently appearing in the web variety series “26 Hakbeon Jiwoniyo,” connecting with Gen Z university students, and her new film, “Bigwang,” is scheduled for release on September 2nd. The LG Twins will also feature other ceremonial participants later in the week, with Song Ah and Park Ha-yan scheduled for the 17th, and the Minions characters James, Henry, and Edgar on the 18th, coinciding with a Minions promotion.
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