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KIA Tigers set new record with 1 million spectators in 57 games
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KIA Tigers set new record with 1 million spectators in 57 games

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The KIA Tigers baseball team has set a new record by reaching 1 million spectators in just 57 home games this season.
  • This achievement marks the fastest accumulation of 1 million fans in the team's history and the third consecutive year the team has reached this attendance milestone.
  • The record was set during the game against the SSG Landers on August 29th, which sold out the 20,500-seat Gwangju-KIA Champions Field.

The KIA Tigers have etched their name in the record books by becoming the fastest team in their history to draw one million spectators. This significant attendance milestone was achieved during their home game against the SSG Landers on August 29th.

The Gwangju-KIA Champions Field was packed to its 20,500-seat capacity for the match, bringing the team's cumulative attendance for the season to an impressive 1,013,984. This remarkable feat was accomplished in just 57 home games, surpassing all previous records for the club.

This is not the first time the Tigers have achieved such popularity; it marks the third consecutive year the team has surpassed the one million spectator mark. The club's consistent ability to draw large crowds highlights its enduring appeal and strong fan base in South Korea.

The team's performance and engagement with fans appear to be key factors in this sustained success. The record-breaking attendance underscores the KIA Tigers' status as one of the most popular franchises in the league.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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