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Ha Ji-won makes history as first Korean actress to throw MLB ceremonial pitch
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Ha Ji-won makes history as first Korean actress to throw MLB ceremonial pitch

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Ha Ji-won became the first South Korean actress to throw a ceremonial pitch at a Major League Baseball (MLB) game.
  • The event was documented in the latest episode of her YouTube series, '26th Grader Ji-won'.
  • The episode details her journey and the near-disaster of almost returning home immediately after a 20-hour flight.

South Korean actress Ha Ji-won has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first actress from her country to throw a ceremonial pitch at a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. This notable achievement adds another unique record to her career, marking her presence on the international sports stage.

The behind-the-scenes journey and the significance of this moment were captured and shared in the latest episode of her YouTube content, titled '26th Grader Ji-won'. The episode, released on August 6, is themed 'Real Situation! Why is this trial happening to me… I flew for 20 hours and almost went straight home, let me tell you about it.'

This episode delves into the challenges and experiences Ha Ji-won faced during her trip to the United States for the MLB event. It highlights a particularly stressful situation where, after a lengthy 20-hour flight, she nearly had to abandon her plans and return home, underscoring the unexpected hurdles that can arise during such endeavors.

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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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