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KIA Tigers owner gifts players appliances to thank them for strong season
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KIA Tigers owner gifts players appliances to thank them for strong season

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KIA Tigers owner Song Ho-seong gifted players and coaches home appliances like smartwatches and wireless earphones.
  • The gesture aims to thank the team for their strong performance this season, where they currently rank fourth in the league.
  • Fans hope the team will respond to this encouragement by securing a postseason spot.

KIA Tigers owner Song Ho-seong has shown his appreciation for the team's efforts this season by gifting players and coaching staff a range of home appliances. The gifts, which include smartwatches, wireless earphones, and hair dryers, were distributed to the first-team members as a token of gratitude for their strong performance.

The team is currently having a successful season, holding a record of 49 wins, 42 losses, and 2 ties as of July 23rd. This places them in fourth position in the league standings with a winning percentage of .538. The owner's gesture is seen as a significant morale booster as the team pushes towards the postseason.

Fans are hopeful that this show of support from the owner will further motivate the players. The ultimate goal for the KIA Tigers is to secure a spot in the autumn playoffs, and this encouragement from ownership is expected to play a role in their drive to achieve that objective.

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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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