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'Summer Queen' Kwon Eun-bi to Throw First Pitch at Doosan Bears Game
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'Summer Queen' Kwon Eun-bi to Throw First Pitch at Doosan Bears Game

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Kwon Eun-bi will throw the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game on August 2nd.
  • The game is between the Doosan Bears and the LG Twins at Jamsil Stadium.
  • Kwon Eun-bi expressed excitement about participating in the Doosan Bears' 'Dooflash' summer festival.

K-pop artist Kwon Eun-bi is set to take the mound at Jamsil Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the baseball game on August 2nd. The match features the Doosan Bears against the LG Twins. The Doosan Bears officially announced that Kwon Eun-bi will participate in the pre-game ceremony to wish for the team's victory. Kwon Eun-bi, who debuted in 2018 with the group IZ*ONE, has established herself as a solo artist known for her strong vocals and captivating performances. She has earned the title of a "next-generation summer queen" due to her commanding stage presence. Expressing her enthusiasm, Kwon Eun-bi stated, "I am happy to be throwing the first pitch at the Doosan Bears' summer festival, 'Dooflash.'" She added, "The weather is getting quite hot, but I will do my best to cheer on the Doosan Bears players so they can perform their best games without getting tired." The Doosan Bears are currently fifth in the league standings with a record of 50 wins, 3 draws, and 45 losses.

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