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Five-Child Father and 'SNL' Star Jung Sung-ho is a 'Victory Fairy' as Doosan's Lucky Charm Works Again [Ji Hyung-jun's B
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Five-Child Father and 'SNL' Star Jung Sung-ho is a 'Victory Fairy' as Doosan's Lucky Charm Works Again [Ji Hyung-jun's Behind Story]

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Jung Sung-ho, known for his role on "SNL Korea" and as a father of five, threw the ceremonial first pitch at a KBO baseball game between the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants.
  • This marks Jung's second time throwing a first pitch at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, his first being in 2007.
  • His appearance coincided with a Doosan Bears victory, continuing a perceived lucky charm for the team.

Comedian Jung Sung-ho, a familiar face on the variety show "SNL Korea" and widely recognized as a father of five, took to the mound at Jamsil Baseball Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch for a KBO League game. The match featured the Doosan Bears against the Lotte Giants.

Jung, who debuted as an MBC comedian, has gained popularity for his distinctive voice impressions and parodies on "SNL Korea." This appearance marked his second time delivering the opening pitch at the stadium, with his previous turn in 2007.

The presence of the celebrity father seemed to bring good fortune to the Doosan Bears, as the team secured a victory on this occasion. This win further fueled the notion among fans that Jung's involvement acts as a "victory formula" for the team, a superstition that has apparently held true in past instances.

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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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