Korean Celebrities Celebrate Hanwha Eagles' Historic KBO Korean Series Advancement
Stars Express Joy Over Team's 19-Year Championship Series Drought Ending
The Korean entertainment industry erupted with excitement as die-hard celebrity fans celebrated the Hanwha Eagles' advancement to the Korean Series for the first time in nearly two decades.
Historic Victory After 19 Years
On October 24th at Daejeon's Hanwha Life Eagles Park, the Eagles dominated the Samsung Lions with an impressive 11-2 victory in the fifth game of the KBO League postseason playoffs. This decisive win secured their spot in the Korean Series for the first time since 2006.
Celebrity Fans Share Their Excitement
Immediately following the game, actor Jo In-sung took to social media to express his elation, posting a photo of his Hanwha cap with the caption "Now it's Jamsil!" Known as one of the team's most devoted celebrity supporters, Jo reportedly clears his schedule by 6:30 PM whenever possible to watch games live.
Actress Park Bo-young also joined the celebration, sharing a screenshot from the game broadcast alongside the message "I am happy. The strongest Hanwha." Park is frequently spotted at the stadium and regularly posts photos from games she attends in person.
Emotional Moments for Long-Time Supporters
So Yi-hyun, wife of fellow dedicated fan and actor In Kyo-jin, revealed her husband's emotional reaction to the historic win. She posted, "Congratulations! Let's go to Jamsil! In Kyo-jin, stop crying," highlighting the overwhelming emotions experienced by long-suffering fans.
Kang Jae-joon also shared his experience from the stadium, posting photos with the caption "The best winning game of my life," expressing the profound significance of witnessing this milestone moment firsthand.
Looking Ahead to the Championship
The Hanwha Eagles are scheduled to face the LG Twins in the first game of the Korean Series on October 26th, marking a momentous occasion for both the team and their passionate celebrity fanbase who have waited nearly two decades for this opportunity.