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BTS’s J-Hope throws ceremonial first pitch in Korean Series game in hometown — in pictures

Published: 24 Oct. 2024, 12:25 Updated: 24 Oct. 2024, 14:46

WOO JI-WON
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BTS member J-Hope throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju. [YONHAP]

BTS member J-Hope tossed the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series in Gwangju, his hometown, on Wednesday.

Wearing a baseball cap and jacket featuring the Korean Series logo, J-Hope threw the first pitch before the second game between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju.

The Tigers beat the Lions 8-3 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

This marked J-Hope's first public appearance since his discharge from mandatory military service on Oct. 17.

BTS member J-Hope throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju. [YONHAP]

BTS member J-Hope waves to the crowd after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju. [YONHAP]

BTS member J-Hope, right, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju. [NEWS1]

BTS member J-Hope throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju. [NEWS1]