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[Photo] LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae throws ceremonial first pitch
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[Photo] LE SSERAFIM's Hong Eunchae throws ceremonial first pitch

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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

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  • LE SSERAFIM member Hong Eunchae threw the ceremonial first pitch at the '2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League' game.
  • The game featured the Doosan Bears against the Kiwoom Heroes at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
  • Hong Eunchae, a self-proclaimed "Doosan kid," has a history of showing support for the team, having previously thrown a ceremonial pitch in 2022 and 2023.

Hong Eunchae, a member of the popular K-pop group LE SSERAFIM, took to the mound at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on August 29th to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the '2026 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League' game between the Doosan Bears and the Kiwoom Heroes. Known for her strong support of the Doosan Bears, often referring to herself as a "Doosan kid," Hong Eunchae has a history of engaging with the team. Her previous appearances include throwing a ceremonial pitch for a victory game against KT in May 2022 and serving as the opening game's ceremonial pitcher for the Doosan Bears last year. Her presence added an extra layer of excitement to the pre-game festivities, connecting the worlds of K-pop and professional baseball. Fans were eager to see her perform the ceremonial duty, further cementing her status as a dedicated supporter of the team.

'Please win.'

— Hong EunchaeA phrase associated with her appearance, likely a message of support for the team.
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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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