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Matt Damon watches KBO baseball game in Seoul, promotes new film

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hollywood actor Matt Damon was seen at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, watching a professional baseball game.
  • Damon attended the game as a guest of Matt Davidson, an American player for the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.
  • He was in South Korea to promote his new film, "The Odyssey."

Hollywood star Matt Damon made a surprise appearance at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, donning a Kiwoom Heroes baseball jersey to watch a KBO game. The actor was invited by Matt Davidson, an American slugger currently playing for the Heroes.

Damon was seen interacting with fans, signing autographs, and capturing the stadium's atmosphere with his phone. His presence was broadcast on TV during the game between the Kiwoom Heroes and SSG Landers. The Kiwoom Heroes shared on Instagram that Damon enjoyed the game with his family, attending at Davidson's invitation. Davidson himself is a notable player, having been the KBO's home run king in 2024 while playing for the NC Dinos.

The actor's visit to South Korea is part of his promotional tour for the upcoming film "The Odyssey." Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film also stars Charlize Theron and premiered in North America on July 17. "The Odyssey" chronicles the epic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan War and is set to release in South Korea on August 5.

Universal Pictures shared photos of Damon making a heart sign with his hands while smiling at the stadium on their X (formerly Twitter) account, adding to the buzz surrounding his unexpected visit.

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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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