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21-Year One-Club Man Bids Farewell Before a Sellout Crowd: “I’m Happy to Share My Final Moment as a Player With So Many People”

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • SSG Landers franchise star Kim Seong-hyeon held a retirement ceremony at SSG Landers Field in Incheon.
  • The player-coach made his final start as the leadoff second baseman against the Doosan Bears, going hitless in one at-bat.
  • The ceremony marked the end of his 21-year career with the club.

After 21 years with one club, SSG Landers franchise star and player-coach Kim Seong-hyeon brought his playing career to an end before a full crowd at SSG Landers Field in Incheon.

Kim started at second base and batted leadoff for SSG against the Doosan Bears on May 5 in the 2026 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League. He went hitless in one at-bat.

The appearance formed part of a retirement ceremony for the longtime SSG player. Kim took the field at second base in the top of the first inning, with the club marking the final chapter of his 21-year career.

“I’m happy to share my final moment as a player with so many people,” Kim said during the ceremony.

I’m happy to share my final moment as a player with so many people.

· Kim Seong-hyeonHe spoke during his retirement ceremony at SSG Landers Field.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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