Actor Kim I-on will throw the ceremonial first pitch of her debut.
Kim I-on has been selected as the ceremonial first pitch thrower for the Kia Tigers and SSG Landers in the '2026 KBO League' game to be held at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field at 6 p.m. on the 30th.
In particular, Kim I-on's first pitch is bringing delight to Kia Tigers fans. This is because she was previously known for resembling Kia Tigers player Jeong Hyeon-chang, which led to many fans requesting her to throw the first pitch.
Through this first pitch event, Kim I-on will attempt her first ceremonial pitch since her debut. Attention is focused on whether Kim I-on will become the "victory fairy."
In response, Kim I-on said, "It seems like it will be a strange and fun experience," and added, "I thank the team officials for giving me this good opportunity, and I will become a true fan of the Kia Tigers and cheer hard," she said.
Meanwhile, Kim I-on debuted in 2020 with the web drama "To us who were beautiful," and steadily built her acting experience through MBC's The Red Sleeve, DramaBox's Oppa's rival fell for me, Vigloo original short-form drama The Moon the King Loved, the film The Witch, and Family Secrets.
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