Jongho, a member of the group ATEEZ, is realizing his long-held dream of pitching.
On the 27th, Jongho will take the mound as the opening pitcher at the regular season game between the Doosan Bears and the Samsung Lions held at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul.
Known as a fan who has consistently supported the Doosan Bears, Jongho is expected to show his intense fan spirit during this opening pitch. He has expressed his affection for the Doosan Bears multiple times on social media and fan communities, following his visit to cheer in person at a game last April. He also confirmed himself as a true 'Doosan fan' by sharing anecdotes of visiting the stadium every weekend in his uniform during his childhood.
Through his agency KQ Entertainment, Jongho stated, "As a passionate fan of the Doosan Bears, I have dreamed of this opening pitch for a long time, and I am truly happy that my dream has come true. I hope the Doosan Bears will deliver a fantastic game and win."
Meanwhile, the Doosan Bears game in which Jongho will pitch is set to start at 6:30 PM on that day.