KIA's Park Jae-hyun hits first consecutive home runs, wins SUV he just bought
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- KIA Tigers outfielder Park Jae-hyun hit his first career consecutive home runs in a 9-5 victory against the LG Twins.
- One of his home runs landed in the Kia Motors 'home run zone,' earning him a bonus prize: a Kia Seltos SUV.
- Park expressed surprise, having recently purchased the same model of vehicle himself.
KIA Tigers outfielder Park Jae-hyun achieved a career milestone by hitting his first consecutive home runs, significantly contributing to his team's 9-5 victory over the LG Twins. The young player's performance was a highlight of the game, bringing a jubilant atmosphere to the stadium.
Adding to the excitement, one of Park's powerful hits landed directly in the designated 'home run zone' sponsored by Kia Motors. This specific achievement came with a significant bonus: a brand-new Kia Seltos compact SUV, a coveted prize for any player.
However, Park revealed a humorous twist to his win. He admitted that he had recently purchased the exact same model of the Seltos SUV. "I bought a car because it didn't quite reach the home run zone last time..." he remarked, expressing his surprise and amusement at winning the vehicle he had just bought. He added, "I'll have to discuss it with my family."
I bought a car because it didn't quite reach the home run zone last time... I'll have to discuss it with my family.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.