DAY6's Jinn fan Sungjin will make his debut as a baseball commentator.
SPOTV announced today (10th) that DAY6's Sungjin will appear as a special commentator at the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO All-Star Game (All-Star Game) scheduled for the 12th (Saturday). A native of Busan, Sungjin has often proclaimed himself a 'true fan' of the Lotte Giants, demonstrating his love for baseball. Sungjin expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am so thankful to be invited to the All-Star Game, which is a festival for baseball players," and added, "As someone who loves baseball, I will enjoy it a lot." The 2025 KBO All-Star Game, featuring Sungjin's 'premium voice' as a commentator, will take place on the 12th (Saturday) starting at 5:30 p.m. and can be watched live on TV channels SPOTV and SPOTV2.
What will Sungjin's debut as a baseball commentator be like? When asked about the members' reactions, Sungjin said, "They probably don't know yet," adding playfully, "If they find out, I think Wonpil will be the most jealous." Sungjin seems to have established himself as a regular at the All-Star Game. Last year, all members of DAY6 performed at the All-Star Game cleaning time show, and this year, he will participate as a commentator. When asked what charm he thinks earns him an invitation to the All-Star Game every year, Sungjin responded, "I'm also curious," stating, "I love baseball, and just being able to commentate is an honor; if they invite me next year, I will definitely come back." When asked if he has any special catchphrases prepared, he expressed his aspirations, saying, "Rather than a catchphrase, I will show a special charm by delivering 'true dialect' that you can rarely hear in regular commentary."
This season, the Lotte Giants are currently in third place among the 10 clubs as of the 9th, with commendable results in the first half. Reflecting this, a total of five players from the Lotte Giants, including Kim Won-jung, Jeon Joon-woo, Park Se-woong, Jeon Min-jae, and Victor Reyes, will participate in the All-Star Game. Sungjin, a true fan of Lotte and a victory fairy, expressed his affection for the players, saying, "This year, the good Regular League performance of Lotte makes watching baseball enjoyable, and with the players I have close ties with participating, I think I will be a little less nervous while commentating. Go Lotte!"
The All-Star Game offers fans of the KBO League a unique joy each year with various events. In particular, the players' humorous performances generate a lot of buzz online, producing numerous memes. When asked what kind of performance Sungjin would show if he participated as a player in the All-Star Game, he said, "I would pay homage to Lotte's Kim Won-jung by utilizing the advantages of having long hair." Kim Won-jung, responsible for the Lotte Giants' bullpen, is known for his good looks and long hair. Additionally, Sungjin expressed his desire to see 'Jeontran' performance by the Giants' captain, Jeon Joon-woo, and shared his anticipation for the diverse performances the players will showcase.
Sungjin's love for baseball extends to Major League Baseball (MLB). He expressed respect for Lee Jung-hoo, known as 'the grandson of the wind,' who is playing in the MLB with the San Francisco Giants, through his personal YouTube channel 'Park Sung-jin's story.' Currently, in the Major League, players including Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Ha-sung (Tampa Bay Rays), as well as Kim Hye-sung (Los Angeles Dodgers), who once played together with the Kiwoom Heroes, are excelling. Sungjin stated, "Just watching them play in the Major League makes me so proud," and added an encouraging message, saying, "If he keeps to his pace and pays attention to avoiding injuries, I believe good results will surely follow. Fighting!"
The 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO All-Star Game, featuring true baseball enthusiast DAY6's Sungjin, will air live on SPOTV and SPOTV2 channels starting from 5:30 p.m. on the 12th (Friday).
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