On March 17, 2026, KT Wiz dropped a viral Instagram update: the team grabbed its first preseason exhibition win. Starter O Won-seok was untouchable, throwing just 29 pitches over 3.2 innings in a flawless showcase. Reliever Joo Kwon returned to bolster the bullpen, while Ryu Hyun-in saved the day with a super play. Hilliard stayed hot at the plate with a multi-hit performance. Fans went wild, flooding comments with messages like "Hilliard is insanely handsome" and "Wow, finally!"