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Korean Baseball League Surpasses 10 Million Spectators in Record Time

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean professional baseball (KBO) surpassed 10 million spectators for the third consecutive year.
  • The league achieved this milestone in a record-breaking 565 games, 22 games faster than last year's record.
  • Four clubs, LG Twins, Samsung Lions, Doosan Bears, and Lotte Giants, each drew over 1 million fans.

South Korean professional baseball (KBO) has once again drawn a massive crowd, surpassing 10 million spectators for the third year in a row. This year's milestone was reached in a record-shattering 565 games, significantly faster than the previous record of 587 games set last season.

The league's popularity is evident as four teams, LG Twins, Samsung Lions, Doosan Bears, and Lotte Giants, each welcomed over a million fans to their home games. The LG Twins led the pack with 1,326,067 spectators, followed by the Samsung Lions with 1,261,477.

On average, each game attracted 17,742 fans, a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The overall stadium occupancy rate stands at a strong 85.7%. The Samsung Lions boasted the highest average attendance per game, with 23,361 fans flocking to their home matches.

The Hanwha Eagles led in terms of sellouts, with 45 of their 56 home games being completely full. The Kia Tigers were the most popular draw for away games, selling out 49 of their road matches.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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