KBS N Sports commentator Park Yong-taek (45), whose number 33 was permanently retired by the LG Twins and who was also named one of the KBO’s 40 Legends, attended the 2024 KBO Rookie Orientation Training at the Daejeon Convention Center on the 9th and reiterated the importance of fan service to the 132 new players as an attitude they should have as professional athletes.
“As a professional baseball player, the most important thing is the fans,” said Park, who has been known for his exceptional fan service since he was an active player.
I went to the Women’s Professional Basketball All-Star Game two days ago, and I was surprised and reflected on it quite a bit,” said Park, who visited the WKBL All-Star Game in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do on July 7.
“One player after another was introduced, and they were dancing on a circular stage to the music like they had practiced a lot.
Some players were embarrassed and struggled, but every single one of them did it. “
Even the coaches came out in their uniforms and joined the players,” Park recalled.
“It was a fan service that they could do for the fans to save women’s professional basketball.
When (guest singers) Dynamic Duo sang, it gave me goosebumps to see everyone creating a festive atmosphere.
The more I looked at it, the more I reflected on it.”
Last year, the KBO surpassed 8 million fans (8.01 million 326) for the first time in five years, reaffirming the league’s status as Korea’s most popular sport.
