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KIA Tigers Sell Out Stadium for First Time Post-Break, Nearing 1 Million Fans
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KIA Tigers Sell Out Stadium for First Time Post-Break, Nearing 1 Million Fans

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The KIA Tigers baseball team sold out their 20,500-seat stadium for the first time since the All-Star break.
  • This marks the 27th sellout of the season, bringing the team close to reaching 1 million spectators.
  • The game against the Doosan Bears was the first sellout in Gwangju since the break, with tickets selling out quickly after online sales began.

The KIA Tigers have achieved their first sellout crowd since the mid-season break, drawing 20,500 fans to the Gwangju-KIA Champions Field for their game against the Doosan Bears. This marks the 27th time this season the stadium has been filled to capacity, bringing the team to the cusp of reaching one million spectators for the year.

The sellout occurred just five games after the All-Star break, indicating strong fan interest despite the recent break and the ongoing KBO League season. Tickets for the match against the Bears were in high demand, with online sales selling out rapidly and the final ticket being purchased just before the game's scheduled start.

This achievement underscores the continued popularity of the KIA Tigers and their home stadium. The team is now poised to surpass the one million spectator mark, a significant milestone that reflects robust fan engagement and support throughout the season.

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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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