Actor Cha Tae-hyun will appear live on 'Baseball Tonight' with the heart of a 'Hanwha true fan.'
On the 25th, MBC Sports Plus announced that Cha Tae-hyun will make a special appearance on the live broadcast of the baseball highlight program 'Baseball Tonight' on the 29th.
Cha Tae-hyun is known as one of the most passionate baseball fans in the entertainment industry. He is famous for being a longtime fan of the Korean professional baseball team Hanwha Eagles and is expected to deliver the enthusiastic support of this season while appearing in the broadcast alongside Hanwha legend, commentator Jeong Min-cheol.
As a child, Cha Tae-hyun entered the world of baseball as a young member during the Binggrae era, representing a core Hanwha fan. Commentator Jeong Min-cheol is a legendary pitcher representing the Binggrae and Hanwha eras and is a permanently retired player for the Hanwha Eagles. The meeting of the two, who have spent many years in baseball in various roles, is symbolic in itself. In the broadcast, they are expected to share heartfelt stories about their love for the Hanwha Eagles.
This live broadcast will feature various stories, including △ Cha Tae-hyun's reflections as a fan on the dark period of Hanwha Eagles and their stellar performance this season △ Cha Tae-hyun's choice for the worst dark period of Hanwha △ The most memorable games of this season and prospects for victory.
The production team noted, "This will be a broadcast that Hanwha fans will remember for a long time" and added, "Expect a deep conversation and delightful banter from true fan Cha Tae-hyun and Commissioner Jeong Min-cheol." They also mentioned, "It will be a time to look back at Hanwha's current standings as league leaders from a fan's perspective."
Previously, Cha Tae-hyun has revealed his unique affection for the Hanwha Eagles on various broadcasts. He candidly shared anecdotes about watching games, the struggles of being a fan, and experiences where he cried during matches, garnering broad empathy from baseball fans. This live appearance on 'Baseball Tonight' is expected to be an opportunity to vividly confirm that sincerity.
'Baseball Tonight' is a baseball highlight program that analyzes KBO league games and allows fans to enjoy baseball together. The broadcast on the 29th is set to be a more special baseball night with the appearance of Cha Tae-hyun. This broadcast will go live right after the KBO league's live broadcast concludes.
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