WOOYOUNG from ATEEZ threw the first pitch at the WBC match between Korea and Australia, following other K-pop stars at the event.
March/9/2026 19:17
On the afternoon of the 9th, at Tokyo Dome, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) first round Pool C match between Korea and Australia was held, and WOOYOUNG from ATEEZ appeared for the opening pitch. After throwing the ball, he attracted attention by smoothing the mound with his hand. Previously, on the 5th against the Czech Republic, Wendy from Red Velvet threw the opening pitch, and on the 8th against Chinese Taipei, Johnny from NCT also appeared for the opening pitch, creating a topic of discussion. Red Velvet's Wendy, NCT's Johnny, and ATEEZ's WOOYOUNG gathered at Tokyo Dome for the WBC Korean representative team's opening pitch. From ATEEZ's SAN to YUNHO and WOOYOUNG, they showcased their charismatic charm at a fashion show.
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