Hollywood actor Matt Damon has drawn attention by heading to Gocheok Sky Dome for a special baseball viewing as soon as he arrived in Korea to promote the film "Odyssey."
Matt Damon arrived on the 1st via Gimpo International Airport on a charter flight with director Christopher Nolan and Charlize Theron. Outside the arrival hall, numerous domestic fans had gathered undeterred by the heat wave, and the three responded to the fans' warm welcome with bright smiles. Director Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon gladly complied with requests for autographs and selfies, providing fan service, while Charlize Theron repeatedly sent hand-heart gestures, further heating up the atmosphere.
With a press conference and red carpet among the full promotional schedule set to begin on the 3rd, the first day before official events saw them spending time in Korea in their own ways.
Among them, the most eye-catching figure was undoubtedly Matt Damon. On the same day, he attended the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the SSG Landers held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. His appearance, captured in a place completely unrelated to film promotion, was shared on social media and quickly became a hot topic.
Damon's visit to Gocheok Dome was reported to be to cheer for Kiwoom Heroes' foreign batter Matt Davidson. The visit was arranged because Damon and Davidson are acquaintances, and Damon reportedly purchased tickets himself and attended the game with his wife and two daughters.
Matt Damon donned a Kiwoom Heroes uniform and greeted fans with a bright smile while making hand-heart gestures. During the game he waved to the crowd and spent a relaxed time chatting warmly with his family, drawing attention.
Universal Pictures Korea's official social media also posted photos from the site with the caption "Matt Damon takes the mound at Gocheok Dome," adding to the interest. Online reactions included "I thought it was AI-generated," "Matt Damon really was at Gocheok Dome," "The Kiwoom uniform suits him so well," and "The reason he came to cheer for Matt Davidson is delightful."
Meanwhile, director Christopher Nolan, on his first visit to Korea, visited Ikseon-dong in Seoul, strolled the hanok street, enjoyed salted bread and cafes, and experienced Korean culture.
Meanwhile, the "Odyssey" team will begin its official visit with a press conference on the 3rd. They are scheduled to meet domestic fans through the Yeongdeungpo Times Square red carpet event and appearances on various broadcast programs.
"Odyssey" is a major film that depicts the journey of the hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) facing the gods' trials to return home after the Trojan War, with director Christopher Nolan bringing Homer's epic "Odyssey" to the screen. It recently surpassed $600 million in global box office revenue, and it continues to generate strong advance booking momentum domestically.
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