The Hanwha Eagles are racing with a momentum that seems to pierce the sky, and the reactions of their 'core fans' are also drawing attention.
On July 30, 2025, the Hanwha Eagles hold the top spot in the professional baseball rankings. Having played 97 games so far, the Hanwha Eagles have 57 wins, 3 draws, and 37 losses, with a winning percentage of 0.606, placing them in first place. They are currently 2 games ahead of the second-place LG Twins.
Finishing the first half in first place, the Hanwha Eagles started the second half on a positive note. Despite recently experiencing a three-game losing streak, they are determined to break the losing streak by putting starting pitcher Ponce on the mound against the Samsung Lions on the 30th.
Fans are excited about the Hanwha Eagles' 'first place' run. The Hanwha Eagles have many 'core fans' in the entertainment industry. It has been reported that actors Cha Tae-hyun, Jo In-sung, Park Bo-young, In Gyo-jin, Mi-joo, and Kang Jae-joon support the Hanwha Eagles, and the attitude they have towards the current ranking is also a topic of discussion.
On the 29th, actor Cha Tae-hyun appeared on MBC SPORTS+ baseball highlight program 'Baseball Tonight.' Cha, who started his journey in baseball as a child member during his Binggrae days, still supports the Hanwha Eagles today. He displayed his fan sentiment by appearing in the TVing entertainment show 'True Fan Zone' and shared various stories on 'Baseball Tonight.'
When asked about the Hanwha Eagles 'core fan' celebrities, Cha Tae-hyun said, "Among them, Jo In-sung is a true fan. When he has shoots or schedules, he finishes his daily routine by 6:30 p.m., before the game starts, to watch the game." Cha Tae-hyun is the same. In particular, he mentioned that on days when games are rained out, watching Hanwha's own YouTube content becomes his top routine, expressing his fan sentiments towards the Hanwha Eagles.
In this context, Cha Tae-hyun commented on the current ranking of the Hanwha Eagles, saying, "These days, I feel more at ease. Previously, there were many frustrating losses, but this year, there are unusually many come-from-behind victories, and when we win, the bullpen performs so neatly that I can watch comfortably," and added, "Originally, I didn't expect to be in first place this season, but we are way up here. We shouldn't get too carried away with it. (Despite the three-game losing streak) it's a crisis, but I think we can overcome it. I just hope we don't get injured from start to finish."
If Cha Tae-hyun was to keep the Hanwha Eagles players in check with a 'sharp word,' another 'core fan' Park Bo-young is cheering for the team with a strategy that does not seem overly concerned. From Chungcheong Province, Park Bo-young has been spotted earnestly cheering with cheering tools at the baseball stadium, and in an interview after the conclusion of 'Our Unwritten Seoul,' she stated, "It has been a while since I kept my distance from baseball. I wonder if we are doing well because I'm keeping my distance," revealing that she secretly checks the ranking of the Hanwha Eagles.
In particular, when asked why she does not pitch the first ball, Park Bo-young said, "If I'm not going to do anything properly, I have the principle of not doing it. I didn't pitch because I didn't have the confidence to do it properly. If we end up in fall baseball, I think I will definitely cheer in some way."
Meanwhile, the Hanwha Eagles will face the Samsung Lions on the 30th at Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park. The starting pitchers for that day's game have been announced as Ponce for the Hanwha Eagles and Choi Won-tae for the Samsung Lions.
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