We will definitely treat living legend. SSG and Kim Kwang-hyun signed a two-year, non-FA multi-year contract worth 3.6 billion won

Jun 13, 2025

We will definitely treat living legend. SSG and Kim Kwang-hyun signed a two-year, non-FA multi-year contract worth 3.6 billion won
The KBO League match between SSG and Samsung held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 3rd. SSG Kim Kwang-hyun, who is pitching as a starter. Incheon=Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song @sportschosun.com/2025.06.03/



'Living Legend' I'm sure I'll treat you. Before SSG Landers qualified as FA, Kim Kwang-hyun signed a multi-year contract.

SSG Landers signed a multi-year contract with the team's franchise star and veteran 'left-hander ace'Kim Kwang-hyun for a total of 3.6 billion won (3 billion annual salary, 600 million option) for two years on the morning of the 13th.

Kim Kwang-hyun, a former Ansan Technical High School graduate who joined in 2007 after receiving the first nomination from the SK Wyverns, recorded 174 wins, 104 losses and an ERA of 3.35 in 400 professional games as of the 13th. After the 2020 season, he chose to challenge for the Major League Baseball and played for two seasons as a big leaguer for the Texas Rangers. He is the first Korean major leaguer from SSG.




Kim Kwang-hyun, who failed to continue his big league career in the aftermath of COVID-19, returned to his former team SSG by signing a four-year contract of up to 15.1 billion won ahead of the 2022 season. In that year, Kim Kwang-hyun led the team's wire-to-wire integrated victory with ERA 2.13 (2nd place in the league) and 0.813 (2nd place in the league), and he continues to pitch stably as a captain this season.

We will definitely treat living legend. SSG and Kim Kwang-hyun signed a two-year, non-FA multi-year contract worth 3.6 billion won
The second game of KIA-SSG's doubleheader at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 11th. SSG won both the first and second games. Winning pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun is giving high fives with the players. Incheon = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.5.11/
Kim Kwang-hyun was about to re-acquire the FA qualification after his four-year contract with SSG ended after the end of this season. Before qualifying for FA, Kim Kwang-hyun formed a consensus with the club, and an early multi-year contract was signed. The contract reflects his strong motivation to achieve 200 wins in the KBO League and the club's long-term plan to support it.

Kim Kwang-hyun has been making 'Tongsan 200 wins (KBO League)' his most important goal since his return to Korea, and he has 174 wins so far, so he has only 26 wins left.




Kim Kwang-hyun said, `When I joined in 2007 and even after returning from the United States, 200 wins have always been a symbolic goal. I set a period of two years to maintain my tension on my own, and I will whip myself even more to achieve my goal in it. After that, I want to evaluate my value again with the club" expressed his will.

We will definitely treat living legend. SSG and Kim Kwang-hyun signed a two-year, non-FA multi-year contract worth 3.6 billion won
KBO League Kiwoom and SSG match at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 30th. Captain Kim Kwang-hyun holding a team meeting ahead of training. Gocheok = Song Jeong-heon Reporter songs@sportschosun.com/2025.03.30/
SSG evaluates that Kim Kwang-hyun has played an important role not only in performance but also in commitment and leadership as a franchise star representing the team and league, and sees this contract as the first step in preparing for the opening of the Cheongna era in 2028.

In addition, the club plans to provide full support for Kim Kwang-hyun to impress fans once again over the next two years.




SSG said `Kim Kwang-hyun will be able to achieve 200 wins over the next two years and will once again be accompanied by Kim Kwang-hyun at the beginning of the Cheongna era. I will perform at my best for two years without any burden and continue my long-term company" he said.

Meanwhile, Kim Kwang-hyun is scheduled to start the home game against the Lotte Giants at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 14th.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.