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| A match between KIA and Samsung held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Samsung's Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour event was held. KIA Choi Hyung-woo is giving Oh Seung-hwan a plaque of appreciation that he personally prepared. Gwangju =Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.09.10/ |
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| KIA Choi Hyung-woo handing over his personal thank-you plaque to Oh Seung-hwan. |
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| KIA Choi Hyung-woo who shed tears while handing over a plaque of appreciation to Oh Seung-hwan. |
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KIA Choi Hyung-woo showed unbearable tears on Oh Seung-hwan's retirement tour.
A match between KIA and Samsung was held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Prior to the game, the Samsung Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour 'Gwangju Edition ' event was held.
Oh Seung-hwan held a retirement tour event in front of Gwangju KIA fans following Incheon SSG Landers, Jamsil Doosan Bears, and Daejeon Hanwha Eagles.
For Oh Seung-hwan, who is retiring, the KIA Tigers delivered a uniform frame with KIA players' autographs, 100 saves set at Mudeung Baseball Stadium, 200 saves set against KIA at Daegu Civic Stadium, and a commemorative frame with 300 saves set at Champil.
KIA manager Lee Bum-ho handed over a congratulatory bouquet, and former teammate catcher Kim Tae-gun, who worked with captain Na Sung-bum at Samsung, delivered souvenirs. Oh Seung-hwan also delivered a glove with his signature to the KIA Tigers as a gift.
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| A match between KIA and Samsung held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Samsung's Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour event was held. KIA Choi Hyung-woo is giving Oh Seung-hwan a plaque of appreciation that he personally prepared. Gwangju =Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.09.10/ |
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| KIA Choi Hyung-woo handing over the plaque of appreciation. |
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| KIA's Choi Hyung-woo. |
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KIA Choi Hyung-woo then delivered a personally produced appreciation plaque separately, creating a heartwarming scene.
In the 2010s, Choi Hyung-woo played as the Samsung Lions' undisputed No. 4 hitter. He was the main character of the Samsung dynasty in the 2000s with Oh Seung-hwan, and won six championships with Samsung.
Choi Hyung-woo shed tears with a trembling voice as if his heart was overwhelmed while thanking Oh Seung-hwan before delivering the plaque of appreciation.
Choi shed tears while reading the appreciation plaque to be delivered to Oh Seung-hwan.
On the plaque of appreciation is "Dear my brother. I've always respected him from the beginning to this moment. The best pitcher for me is 'Oh Seung-hwan'. I'll cherish you forever. Thank you for your hard work. I'll cheer for your second life, too. My brother's brother, "Hyungwoo Dream".
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| A match between KIA and Samsung held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Samsung's Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour event was held. KIA Choi Hyung-woo shed tears after handing over a personal plaque of appreciation to Oh Seung-hwan. Gwangju =Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.09.10/ |
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| KIA Choi Hyung-woo who shed tears after handing over a plaque of appreciation to Oh Seung-hwan. |
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Oh Seung-hwan, born in 1982, is one year older than Choi Hyung-woo. Oh Seung-hwan and Choi Hyung-woo are like comrades since the Samsung Dynasty. Choi Hyung-woo is a close friend's junior who even presents baby clothes separately at the ballpark when Oh Seung-hwan becomes a late father in 2023.
Oh Seung-hwan, who finished his retirement tour at the Gwangju Championship, said, "I think Choi Hyung-woo will be able to play for another four to five years," proud of his junior "best solver."
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| A match between KIA and Samsung held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Samsung's Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour event was held. Oh Seung-hwan is being congratulated by his family. Gwangju =Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.09.10/ |
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| Samsung Oh Seung-hwan's retirement tour event was held. Oh Seung-hwan taking a commemorative photo with the players of both teams
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| Oh Seung-hwan taking a commemorative photo with the players of both teams. |
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
