Volleyball Stars Experience Baseball's Popularity, Vow to Boost V-League
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- Volleyball stars Jung Ji-seok and Kim Gyu-min visited an SSG Landers Field baseball game, experiencing the popularity of professional baseball firsthand.
- The players, who participated in the ceremonial first pitch and hit, expressed their admiration for baseball's appeal and vowed to work towards greater love for the V-League.
- SSG designated the game as ' ๋ํํญ๊ณต ์ ๋ณด์ค ๋ฐ์ด' (Korean Air Jumbos Day), highlighting the partnership between the baseball team and the volleyball club.
Professional volleyball stars Jung Ji-seok, captain of the Korean Air Jumbos, and middle blocker Kim Gyu-min recently visited the SSG Landers Field, home to the SSG Landers professional baseball team. The players were struck by the immense popularity of professional baseball, with the stadium filled to capacity for the game between the KIA Tigers and the SSG Landers.
Both players took part in the pre-game ceremonies, with Jung Ji-seok throwing the ceremonial first pitch and Kim Gyu-min performing the first hit. Witnessing the packed stadium and the fervent atmosphere, Jung Ji-seok remarked, "I truly felt how amazing professional baseball players are." He added, "I will work hard so that the V-League receives much love as well."
I truly felt how amazing professional baseball players are.
The game was designated as 'Korean Air Jumbos Day,' underscoring a collaboration between the professional volleyball team and the baseball club. This event provided the volleyball stars with a direct experience of the significant fan base and public interest that professional baseball commands, inspiring them to further promote their own sport.
I will work hard so that the V-League receives much love as well.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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