I'm in the middle of a lawsuit with JTBC..Manager Kim Sung-geun will attend the game on the 22nd with full support for live fireball broadcasts
Jun 13, 2025
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SBS Plus is scheduled to broadcast the game 'Special Baseball Live-Firefighters VS Inha University' for the first time at 2 p.m. on the 22nd. SBS Plus held an interview with director Kim Sung-geun ahead of the first live broadcast, and Kim expressed his gratitude and sincerity about his future aspirations to the fans who support 'Fire Fighters' through the interview.
First of all, head coach Kim Sung-geun said, `It's nice to be able to show the game live to those who support and care about our baseball. I think it is our role to deliver hope to the people while playing baseball. In that sense, I think the news of the live broadcast on the 22nd is a good opportunity."
He then said of 'fire Fighters's goal of this year '70% win rate' because a match, whether it's 70% or 80% or a match, always has to be the best, so he will do his best to win no matter what the opponent is. I think that way, we can give hope and future to those who support our baseball. The content shouldn't be bad. The players are working hard and have a lot of motivation. It exceeded 70% last year, and we are aiming for more than 70% this year," he stressed.
There have been changes in the squad through this year's tryouts, and in this regard, head coach Kim Sung-geun said, `There are already 21 players who have left the professional team. There are various players ranging from players in their 20s to players close to 50 years old, especially Kim Jae-ho, who was playing for a professional team and heard many disappointments due to his age, but he is showing how he comes into our team and plays it. Through the player's regeneration process, people can do it againI want to send a message of hope that '" expressed a great meaning. He also said "I'm also in my 80s, but I've never been conscious of my age. I want to show the viewers that human beings can change and grow if they are motivated and dream of the future," he added.
Above all, coach Kim Sung-geun, who has a strong belief in the players, said, `There are many players in our team who are not satisfied with themselves and continue to grow, such as Park Yong-taek and Jung Geun-woo. I'm so proud that I feel like I can go to a professional team. "I want professional players to watch our game. "No matter how hard it is, there is no frustration" emphasized the spirit of "Fire Fighters".
Finally, director Kim Sung-geun said "There are a lot of people who are worried about their health, so thank you very much. My health is getting better. I took a break because the doctor told me not to overdo it, and I will participate in the live game (as a coach) on the 22nd. We ask for your attention and support."
The 「Fire Fighters" match against Inha University will be available live on SBS Plus from 2 p.m. on the 22nd.
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1. The match between the 「Fireworks Fighters" led by director Kim Sung-geun will be broadcast live on SBS Plus, and I'm curious about your feelings.
-It's a pleasure to be able to broadcast the game live to those who support and care about our baseball. I think it's our role to show hope while playing baseball. I don't know what will happen every day, but I think it's a good opportunity to play (live) on the 22nd.
2. What are you preparing for this season's winning percentage of the Fire Fighters?
-Regardless of whether you do 70% or 80%, I think a match should always be the best. No matter what the power is, no matter what the opponent is, I'll do my best to win. That way, we can give future and hope to those who support our baseball. The content shouldn't be bad. The players are working hard and have a lot of motivation. Last year's winning rate exceeded 70%, and we are aiming for more than 70% this year.
3. Through a tryout, professional players, independent baseball players, and college players were selected. I'm wondering what changes it will make to the team, what are the expected effects in the future?
-The two players chosen during the tryout have already gone professional and left the team, and there are currently 21 players in their 20s to close to 50 years old. I want to show these players the hope that they can work hard. In the case of Kim Jae-ho, he also played for a professional team and heard that he was disappointed by his age, but when he came into our team, he is playing again. This player is playing 'I can do it wellBy showing people that ' you can do it againI'd like to send you a message that says '. I hope there will be many players who play in our team. In fact, there are a lot of players who have changed and grown like this again this year. I want to show the viewers that human beings are motivated in themselves, and that they can change as much as they want if they dream of the future.
4. In addition to the 70% win rate based on 30 games this season, do you have any goals for the team that you expect?
-Even when I was a professional manager, I always thought that I should give hope to people in the world who love baseball. I want to tell you that we don't have to be frustrated, that we can do it, that we can do it even if we are over 60 years old. I'm in my 80s now, but I've never been conscious of my age. I hope you don't get frustrated because you're having a hard time because of your age. I told the players yesterday and the day before yesterday, but I emphasized that they play against the amateur teams of college students and high school students, "Never lose, you must win." I've practiced enough to win, and I believe our players will win because we have a lot of top-class players. When I see them growing up, I think it's interesting. I want to show them to the current professional baseball players. There can be no setbacks.
Whether it's playing 30 games, 21 players, or more or less, there's a way to live and win somehow. I think that's the theme of baseball that we're playing. Our baseball fans are very thick right now. The number of female fans has increased, and people in their 60s and older who did not know baseball also like and support our baseball. I want to show you that the world can be done if you live hard and have hope. What we need is hope.
5. If you could pick a player who is expected to perform well this year and why?
-There are a lot of players who are growing amazingly. Jung Geun-woo and Park Yong-taek have been like that, and many people are growing to the point where they think it's okay to go to the professional league. In the case of Lee Dae-ho, he also says he is not satisfied with himself, but wants to go to the top even more. The batting average is about 500 right now, and it will show hope that 'I can do better in the future.
6. Please say one last word.
Lastly, thank you so much to the fans who are worried about my health. I want to tell you that my health is getting better. I took a break because the doctor told me not to overdo it when I was absent, but I will participate in the live game (as a coach) on the 22nd. Thanks once again.
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