“WELCOME BACK J-HOPE” — Fans Celebrate BTS Idol’s Post-Discharge Comeback as He Throws First Pitch at 2024 Korean Series

Reports indicate that J-Hope from BTS is honored to throw the ceremonial first pitch during the upcoming second round of the KIA Tigers versus Samsung Lions game in the 2024 Korean Series. As per Sports Chosun, this thrilling event is set to occur on October 22 at Gwangju KIA Champions Field. This will mark J-Hope’s first public appearance post his military service, which he completed on October 17, 2024.

It’s worth mentioning that BTS as a group had previously thrown the first pitch in Japan back in 2017. However, J-Hope is now making history as the first member of BTS to do so as a solo artist. The news has sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who have flooded social media platforms like X to express their support for J-Hope’s return to the public eye.

“WELCOME BACK JHOPE,” a fan expressed.

“I’m not familiar with baseball, but I know how significant this is in South Korea, so go for it, Hobi king,” added another fan.

“In Ma City, Hoseok said, ‘I am the baby of Gwangju, Jeollanam-do’, ‘Putting in KIA and starting the engine, bouncing like crazy’. Now, Jung Hoseok will throw the first pitch at the Gwangju KIA Champions Field stadium for the 2024 Korean Series!!!” a user enthused.

Fans have pointed out the notable participation of BTS members in significant sports events, with Jungkook at the 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP, Jin at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and now J-Hope for the 2024 Korean Series.

“It’s so amusing that 2seok’s first official appearances are centered around sports,” remarked a user.

“Seokseok works hard; we had Jin running with the torch, and now Hobi is taking the first pitch,” commented a fan here.

“With Jungkook at the World Cup, Jin at the Olympics, and now J-Hope pitching at a baseball game… we need more Bangtan in the sports scene,” another user noted here.

Netizens have also commented on J-Hope’s busy schedule following his military service discharge.

“IT’S THE SEVEN AGAIN! Seven years after Jungkook’s opening pitch in Japan, J-Hope will be the ceremonial first pitcher for the 2024 Korean Series in his hometown! This is also his first official event after discharge!” a fan tweeted.

“It’s crazy how these guys have packed schedules right after getting discharged,” reacted a user.

“It’s wild; J-Hope is out of the military and jumped straight into work. These guys never take a break,” added a fan here.

BIGHIT MUSIC Issues Notice Regarding J-Hope’s Ceremonial Pitch at the 2024 Korean Series

On October 21, 2024, OSEN, a media outlet in South Korea, reported that BIGHIT MUSIC released a statement concerning J-Hope’s participation in the 2024 Korean Series on October 22, where he will serve as the ceremonial pitcher. As per the details, J-Hope will throw the pitch during the second game of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Korean Series.

However, BIGHIT MUSIC, responding to OSEN, noted:

“The KBO will announce the details of the first pitch for the Korean Series ahead of tomorrow’s game.”

This event is particularly significant for J-Hope as he was born in Gwangju in 1994 and has expressed a deep admiration for the KIA Tigers baseball team. His love for his hometown is evident in BTS’s song “Ma City,”where he pays homage to both his roots and the team.

The KIA Tigers will face off against the Samsung Lions on October 22, 2024, at the Gwangju KIA Champions Field.

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