Lee Daeho, Kim Taegyun, and Beomho are playing in one team! Is it real? We're going to have a legendary match this year, too
Jul 10, 2025
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The first 'Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2024' held in July last year to honor and appreciate the legendary players who have built the history of professional baseball between the two countries, ended successfully with 29,192 spectators visiting.
This competition is recognized as a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Korea-Japan diplomatic agreement, and legendary players representing the times will once again gather on the ground to promote friendship between the two countries and expand sports exchanges.
Following last year, Team Korea, led by head coach Kim In-sik, will feature Kim Tae-kyun, Son Seung-rak, Lee Dae-ho, Lee Beom-ho, Lee Jin-young, Jung Geun-woo, and Jung Jae-hoon, and Team JAPAN, led by coach Tatsunori Hara, will feature Hiroto Masui, Shinya Miyamoto, Michihiro Ogasawara, Watanabe??Skye, Inaba Atsunori, Itoi Yoshio, and Fukudome Kosuke will participate. The full roster will be announced later.
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Kim In-sik, the coach of Team Korea for the second year in a row, said, `We are pleased that the 'Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2025' will be held once again this year at Escon Field. Through this competition, which symbolizes friendship and exchange between Korea and Japan, it was a very meaningful experience to be able to stand on the ground with legendary players. In particular, it was a great pleasure to meet Director Hara again, who showed great leadership at WBC. This time, we will thoroughly prepare to provide a more satisfactory game to baseball fans in both countries. I sincerely look forward to sharing that special day where baseball is a common language that crosses borders and connects hearts with you."
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Lee Dae-ho, who is participating in the event for the first time, said, `I am very happy to be able to participate. I think this tournament will be a meaningful stage for legendary players from both Korea and Japan to come together to respect each other and share precious moments with fans once again. I will do my best to thank my colleagues who played together in the same era and fans who watched the time together. We ask for your warm support and interest."
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Meanwhile, this 'Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2025' will be held through cooperation with the Japanese Baseball Organization (NPB).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.