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(Live) NCT WISH throws first pitch at Big Dome! Experience the Wei Chuan Dragons' Taiwanese cheers

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group NCT WISH performed a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in Taipei, Taiwan, as part of a "New Light Asian Music Festival."
  • The members received baseball training from the Wei Chuan Dragons players and expressed excitement about their performance and the opportunity to interact with fans.
  • During the event, one member, Jaehee, had a humorous moment during his pitch, described as "digging for sweet potatoes," but was supported by the team and fans.

K-pop group NCT WISH brought their energy to Taipei's Big Dome, performing a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game hosted by the Wei Chuan Dragons. This marks the group's fifth visit to Taiwan this year, highlighting their strong connection with Taiwanese fans.

The six members, Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo, and Sakuya, received baseball training from Wei Chuan Dragons players Li Chao, Chen Guanwei, and Lin Ziyu. Sion, a self-proclaimed fan of the Kia Tigers, wore a black and red Dragons uniform, matching his favorite team's colors. "It's our first time throwing a first pitch, and we were very nervous, but we're happy to be invited," said Sakuya. Jaehee added, "Li Chao taught us some cool moves; the practice was very fun."

It's our first time throwing a first pitch, and we were very nervous, but we're happy to be invited.

— SakuyaNCT WISH member expressing his feelings about participating in the ceremonial first pitch.

During the pitch, Jaehee, despite having the most stylish form, humorously "dug for sweet potatoes", a Taiwanese idiom for an unsuccessful pitch. However, he received a supportive hug from player Li Chao and cheers from the crowd. The group also performed a cover of a Super Junior song and led fans in the Wei Chuan Dragons' signature cheer, "Four 'Heys'! Hey, hey, hey, hey!" Their enthusiastic, albeit slightly accented, cheer brought laughter and excitement to the stadium.

Li Chao taught us some cool moves; the practice was very fun.

— JaeheeNCT WISH member describing the training session with the Wei Chuan Dragons players.
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