At the WBC game in Tokyo, NCT's Johnny threw the first pitch. Previous pitches were by Red Velvet's Wendy and ATEEZ's Wooyoung.
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On the afternoon of the 8th, at Tokyo Dome, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) first round Pool C match between South Korea and Chinese Taipei was held, and NCT's Johnny appeared for the ceremonial first pitch. Previously, on the 5th, Red Velvet's Wendy had appeared for the first pitch at the Czech Republic game. On the 9th, ATEEZ's Wooyoung will participate in the first pitch for the Australia game. - Red Velvet's Wendy & NCT's Johnny & ATEEZ's Wooyoung gather at Tokyo Dome for the WBC Korean national team's first pitch appearance. - [PHOTO] NCT's Johnny departs for France to attend Fashion Week.
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