I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options

Aug 13, 2025

I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options
KT Wiz Kang Baek-ho is interviewing reporters after it was revealed that he signed a contract with a global agency 'Paragon Sports International' on the 13th. Suwon = Reporter Kwon In-ha



I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options
I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options
KBO League KT and Doosan held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 27th. KT Kang Baek-ho runs strongly toward third base when Jang Sung-woo doubles in the fourth inning. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.27/
"The contract I signed around April. It's just one of the options because it's FA."

The KBO League was turned upside down with photos posted in the United States. This is because the main character of the picture was Kang Baek-ho, the KT Wiz's 'genius hitter', who will become an FA at the end of this season.

The global agency 'Paragon Sports International' announced the agency contract with Kang Baek-ho on the 13th. Paragon Sports International said "We are happy to include Korean baseball star Kang Baek-ho on our major league roster. I look forward to a great performance in the future."




In a way, it is natural that Kang Baek-ho, who will become an FA, wants to advance overseas, but considering that he posted a report card that fell short of expectations of 255 (56 hits in 220 at-bats), 10 homers, 39 RBIs, and 0.784, it is a wonder that he announced his advance to the U.S. at this point.

Kang Baek-ho met with reporters at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 13th, ahead of the game against the LG Twins, and interviewed them about the agent contract.

Kang Baek-ho remembers it as around April. As I got hurt, I think I was pushed back. "I didn't know I'd get so much attention. It's just an ordinary agency contract that everyone does because it's an FA. Since it is a new FA, we have created a new path, he cautioned against an expanded interpretation.




I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options
KT Wiz Kang Baek-ho (center), who signed with global agency Paragon Sports International. Photo courtesy = Paragon Sports International
I can't believe you're even more surprised to sign a contract with the U.S. agent. Doesn't it mean that Kang Baekho is going to go no matter what. It's just one of the options
It came from several agencies, but Paragon Sports International said it was much more active. Kang Baek-ho said "The national team came to see you in person, and the general manager was with you for about three days while eating together. I felt passionate that you came back and forth to see me for a day. There were offers from other places, but this place was the most active."

He said that overseas agent contracts are not unconditional declarations of overseas expansion. "Many people supported me, but some misunderstood that I was going to the U.S"I just signed an agency contract on good terms. It's just one option. Contracting with a domestic agency doesn't mean you're going to a specific team. The same goes for it. Just because you've appointed an overseas agent doesn't mean you're going to go abroad unconditionally."

Kang Baek-ho wants to play baseball in his current good condition. "I'm excited because I did well last week, but I want to do well this week, too."Kang Baek-ho has been good for a few years, but the recent is the best. The hitting feeling is different and the ball is different. His condition is so good that he can count on his hands. I've rarely felt this good before," he said with a look of anticipation on his own.




Then "I think there will be a good enough result if I say I know now and maintain my current condition. I hope we finish the season well like thisKang Baek-ho said "I can't tell you anymore at this time."

I think I have plans after the season. Kang Baek-ho once said, `I've heard something. However, it is still too vague, and anything can be achieved only after the season is over. I have a plan, but I think I can tell you after the season is over"I want to focus on the present now."

Kang Baek-ho said, `I'm going to try when a good opportunity comes, but now I've only left all possibilities open.' `Actually, I'm burdened by the article now. It's more burdensome if you can't do it at times like this. I hope it works out well. I'd appreciate it if you could hang in there," he said with a smile.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.