NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Appears at Jamsil Stadium: 'Nothing Better Than Chimaek'... Also Exchanged Fist Bumps with Doosan Fans

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made a special appearance at Seoul's Jamsil Baseball Stadium on June 7, stepping onto the mound as the ceremonial first pitcher for a professional baseball game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the Doosan Bears. Donning a Doosan Bears uniform, Huang expressed his gratitude to Korea for the warm welcome extended to his family and NVIDIA. "There's nothing better than 'chimaek' (chicken and beer)," he quipped, eliciting cheers from the crowd before shouting "Go Korea!"

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There's nothing better than 'chimaek' (chicken and beer).

Huang, symbolizing NVIDIA's founding year of 1993, wore the number '93' on his jersey. He delivered a powerful pitch from just ahead of the pitcher's mound, though it sailed over the head of Doosan Group Chairman Park Jung-won, who was the designated hitter. Catcher Yang Eui-ji had to stand up to catch the ball. Following the pitch, Huang shared a hug with Chairman Park before leaving the field.

His fan engagement didn't end there. Huang, seated in the first base table seats, interacted with fans, exchanging fist bumps and raising his beer glass in a toast. He readily agreed to take photos with young fans and signed autographs for those who approached him. Throughout the stadium, handmade signs reading "We love NVIDIA" were visible, reflecting the fans' enthusiasm for the tech CEO.

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Go Korea!

When asked by reporters about potential collaborations between NVIDIA and Doosan before the game, Huang focused on the moment, stating, "I will concentrate on today's ceremonial pitch." He arrived at the stadium about 50 minutes before the game's start, embracing the festive atmosphere and connecting with the local baseball culture.

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I will concentrate on today's ceremonial pitch.