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Choi Hyoung-woo becomes oldest KBO All-Star at 43, breaking records
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Choi Hyoung-woo becomes oldest KBO All-Star at 43, breaking records

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Choi Hyoung-woo became the oldest player to be selected for the KBO All-Star Game at 43 years old, surpassing previous record holders Oh Seung-hwan and Yang Joon-hyuk.
  • He started as the designated hitter for the Dream All-Stars in the game held at Jamsil Stadium.
  • Choi came to bat in the second inning with a 0-0 score and faced pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin.

Choi Hyoung-woo has etched his name in KBO history, becoming the oldest player ever selected for the All-Star Game at the remarkable age of 43. The Samsung Lions' designated hitter broke the previous record held by Oh Seung-hwan and Yang Joon-hyuk, earning his place among the league's stars.

Choi started as the cleanup hitter for the Dream All-Stars in the 2026 KBO All-Star Game, which took place at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul. The game was a tightly contested affair, with the score tied at 0-0 when Choi stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the second inning.

Facing off against Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, Choi had a favorable count of 2 balls and 0 strikes before the third pitch. This matchup between two prominent figures in Korean baseball added an extra layer of intrigue to the exhibition game, highlighting the longevity and talent present in the league.

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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.

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