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BTS' J-Hope is reportedly set to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the second round of the KIA Tigers vs. Samsung Lions match in the 2024 Korean Series. According to Sports Chosun, the game will take place on October 22 at Gwangju KIA Champions Field. J-Hope completed his military service on October 17, 2024, and this will be his first public appearance since then.
Notably, BTS previously threw their first pitch in Japan in 2017 as a group. However, J-Hope is the first member of the boy group to throw the first pitch at a baseball match as a solo artist. The report ignited excitement among fans online, they took to social media platforms like X to share their thoughts on J-Hope’s first public event after military discharge.
“WELCOME BACK JHOPE”- a fan said.
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“I know nothing about baseball but I know this is huge in SK so yes, go for it Hobi king.”- another fan added.
“In Ma City, hoseok said, "I am the baby of Gwangju, Jeollanam-do", "Putting in KIA and starting the engine, bouncing like crazy". Now, Jung Hoseok will throw the first pitch at the GWANGJU KIA CHAMPIONS FIELD stadium for the 2024 Korean Series!!!”- a user said.
Fans highlighted BTS members attending major sports events like Jungkook for the 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP, Jin at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and J-Hope for the 2024 Korean Series.
“2seok’s first official appearances being sports based is so funny.”- a user said.
“Seokseok works so hard, what do u mean we had Jin running with the torch and now hobi doing the first pitch.”- a fan commented.
“Jungkook at the World Cup, Jin at the Olympics, J-Hope pitching for a baseball game… More Bangtan in sports please.”- another fan commented.
Netizens mentioned J-Hope's tight schedule following his military service discharge.
“IT'S THE SEVEN AGAIN! 7 years after jungkook's opening pitch in japan, j-hope will be the ceremonial first pitcher in the 2024 Korean Series to be held in his hometown! also, his first official schedule after discharge!”- a fan wrote.
“These men having schedules immediately after discharge is so insane.”- a user reacted.
“Bro is out of the military and got straight to work. these guys never rest.”- a fan said.
BIGHIT MUSIC releases statement about BTS’ JHope's ceremonial pitch at the 2024 Korean Series in Gwangju
On October 21, 2024, OSEN, a South Korean media outlet reported that BIGHIT MUSIC had issued an official statement about BTS’ J-Hope's attendance at the 2024 Korean Series on October 22 as the ceremonial pitcher. According to the reports, J-Hope will throw the pitch in the second game of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Korean Series Game.
However, BIGHIT MUSIC in a statement to OSEN said:
“The KBO will announce the first pitch for the Korean Series before tomorrow's game.”
This is a significant milestone for the singer as he was born in Gwangju in 1994, he has also showcased his love and passion for the baseball team KIA Tigers. In the BTS song Ma City, he paid tribute to his hometown as well as the KIA Tigers.
Meanwhile, the KIA Tigers V/S Samgsung Lions match is scheduled to take place on October 22, 2024, at the Gwangju KIA Champions Field.
