[Photo] Hwang Jae-gyun hugged by parents

The retirement ceremony for KT Wiz championship captain Hwang Jae-gyun was held on the 13th at Suwon KT Wiz Park.

Registered on a special roster for retiring players, Hwang Jae-gyun appeared at the plate as a pinch hitter for shortstop Kwon Dong-jin with one out and none on in the bottom of the sixth, with KT leading 5-2. It was his first appearance in 345 days since the game against the Hanwha Eagles in Suwon on Oct. 3 last year. Not only the home KT fans but even the visiting Lotte fans applauded his appearance, and before stepping into the box, Hwang Jae-gyun took off his helmet and bowed toward third base and first base in return.

Hwang Jae-gyun embraces his parents at the retirement ceremony. Sept. 13, 2026

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