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Cheerleader Kim Yeon-jung takes to the stand day after player Ha Ju-seok's trade
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Cheerleader Kim Yeon-jung takes to the stand day after player Ha Ju-seok's trade

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hanwha Eagles cheerleader Kim Yeon-jung was seen on the cheering stand the day after player Ha Ju-seok's trade.
  • The KBO League game featured the Hanwha Eagles against the LG Twins.
  • Kim Yeon-jung was actively cheering, spraying water from the stand.

Despite the recent trade of player Ha Ju-seok, Hanwha Eagles cheerleader Kim Yeon-jung remained a visible presence, taking to the cheering stand the day after the announcement. The game, held at the Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park, pitted the Hanwha Eagles against the LG Twins in the 2026 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League.

Kim Yeon-jung, a prominent figure in the cheering squad, was actively engaged in energizing the crowd. Images captured her on the stand, enthusiastically leading cheers and interacting with the fans, even spraying water to amplify the atmosphere. The presence of key cheerleaders like Kim Yeon-jung is a significant part of the fan experience at KBO games, contributing to the team's morale and the overall game-day excitement.

The match saw Park Jun-young starting as the pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles, while Im Chan-kyu took the mound for the LG Twins. The focus on the cheerleaders highlights the blend of athletic competition and fan engagement that defines professional baseball in South Korea.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.