‘Jung Ji-kyung’ brought joy to the year-end weekend with a special day featuring KBO superstar baseball player Kim Do-young and the show’s representative cutie, Jun-beom.
On the broadcast of MBC's entertainment program ‘Jung Ji-kyung’ (hereafter ‘Jung Ji-kyung’) on the 28th, the daily life of KIA Tigers player and 2024 KBO League MVP, current baseball player Kim Do-young, was revealed.
After waking up that morning and visiting a sauna, Kim Do-young met with manager Hong Tae-ho and headed out for a meal. Known for his ‘that kind of day’ posts, Kim Do-young, who has established himself as a KBO emotional icon, showed his manager photos he took himself, revealing his current love for film cameras.
After the meal, Kim Do-young moved to a shop to prepare for the 2024 KBO Awards ceremony. After careful consideration, he decided on a deck concept for the ceremony, finishing off his look with an all-white suit. Upon arriving at the venue, Kim Do-young briefly showcased his youngest sibling moment with his older sisters before switching to serious mode as the event began. At his first awards ceremony, he won the slugging percentage award, the scoring award, and the coveted MVP award. His acceptance speech moved and comforted viewers.
Meanwhile, ‘self-management MVP’ Kim Do-young, a player for the KIA Tigers, visited his alma mater with his close friend Yoon Do-hyun to start batting practice. Having achieved the youngest-ever ‘30 home runs and 30 stolen bases’ this year, Kim Do-young shared baseball know-how with Yoon Do-hyun, enhancing their physical condition. Despite it being the off-season, their impressive skills drew admiration. Additionally, Kim Do-young conducted impromptu mentoring with the baseball team at his alma mater, providing feedback to the younger players and showcasing his seniority.
Upon returning home, Kim Do-young had a meal with his older sisters before starting rehearsal for the KIA festival ‘Tiger Family Gathering’ stage. A fan of NewJeans, Kim Do-young prepared a parody of ‘Blue Coral Reef,’ which became a hot topic when sung by Hani, and appeared dressed similarly to Hani. With direction from his older sisters, he worked hard to complete ‘Doni’s’ stage, and his unexpected charm brought about unprecedented laughter.
In particular, his sisters asked Kim Do-young, who said he likes Hani the most among NewJeans, “If Hani throws the first pitch, will you teach her?” and “What would you do if Hani throws the first pitch for another team?” Kim Do-young expressed his unique fan love by saying, “I hope she throws the first pitch when we play against another team. If the ball comes towards me when I’m at bat, I’ll take it and say she should take responsibility.”
Meanwhile, ‘Jung Ji-kyung’ airs every Saturday at 11:10 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
