Kim Ha-seong, Who Introduced ‘Seoul’s Charm’ to MLB

KIM HA-SEONG, WHO INTRODUCED 'SEOUL'S CHARM' TO MLB, "I DREAM OF MLB STARTING IN 2019"

MLB.com releases Kim Ha-seong's 10-minute documentary ahead of the 'Seoul Series'

He went to MLB, which he couldn't do alone... Thanks to everyone's help

For the first time in history, Major League Baseball (MLB), which is holding a regular season game in Seoul, South Korea, will feature Ha-seong Kim (28, San Diego Padres) as the face of the 'Seoul Series'.

On the 7th (Korean time), MLB.com released a 10-minute documentary featuring Kim Ha-seong as the main character on its website. 카지노사이트위키

The video includes famous landmarks in Seoul, including Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, where the opening two-game series of the 2024 MLB regular season between San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be held on the 20th and 21st.

Ha-seong Kim visited Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Namsan Seoul Tower to sign autographs for fans, and also created a scene where he visited Gwangjang Market with his teammates Jae-hyeon Kim and Ji-yeol Lim from his time at Kiwoom Heroes and ordered food.

The documentary also faithfully included interviews with many people surrounding Kim Ha-seong, including his parents, fellow players, and teachers from his elementary school days.

In the 2014 KBO Rookie Draft, Yatap High School's Kim Ha-seong was selected by Nexen (now Kiwoom), and Kim Ha-seong recalled his rookie days and said, "I had a good first spring camp as a pro, but I broke my wrist and had to rest for about two months.

It was very unfair at that time. “I got annoyed,” he said.

Kiwoom catcher Kim Jae-hyun, who is two years Kim Ha-seong's senior, said, "When he was a rookie, Ha-seong was wearing a cast and muttered, 'I want to go out too.'

At that time, he was small and ugly.

I also thought to myself, ‘What is this guy, saying something like this (in front of his seniors)?’ But now I see that’s his personality,” he said with a laugh.

He continued, “Ha-seong was doing really well in the pros, and I was stagnant.

When Ha-seong said something, he noticed it slightly, and when he praised him, he gained confidence.

He added, "That was a good fit (personality-wise)."

Ha-seong Kim revealed that the decisive factor in entering the MLB was the Premier 12 held in 2019.

Ha-seong Kim said, "When I was young, I dreamed of MLB, but I wasn't sure.

After he appeared in the Premier 12 in 2019, he thought he would go to MLB.

At that time, the United States had promising prospects in the minor league Double A and Triple A.

“There were Jake Cronenworth (San Diego) and Alec Bohm (Philadelphia Phillies), and I thought I should give MLB a try,” he said.

Ha-seong Kim also expressed his gratitude, saying, "I met a really good team, seniors and juniors, and coaches.

Although there were many shortcomings, everyone's help combined helped me grow.

It's something I couldn't do alone."

Kim Ha-seong's father said, "In reality, Ha-seong did not have the physique and skills of a major leaguer, but he dreamed big.

I was really touched when that day came," and his mother said, "I was really happy that my child was selected and went to San Diego.

“It’s touching and brings joy to the whole family,” he said with a smile.

Coach Park Geon-soo of Daewon Middle School, Kim Ha-seong's mentor during his time at Bucheon Middle School, expressed pride in his student, saying, "Ha-seong is the first time a student went to the major league.

The day I heard that story, I was so happy and proud that I was happy even without sleeping for 24 hours." revealed.