Kim Won-hyung's new start, Legend is also returning...Head Coach and QC Coach Joined

Oct 24, 2025

Head coach Hong Won-ki. Photo courtesy of Doosan Bears

손시헌 QC코치. Photo courtesy of Doosan Bears

Legend has begun to return to the Doosan Bears.

Doosan recruited head coach Hong Won-ki and quality control (QC) coach Son Si-heon on the 24th" he announced.

Head coach Hong played for Doosan Bears for seven seasons when he was active and shared the honor of winning the Korean Series. After retirement, he served as a base run and defensive coach for the Kiwoom Heroes and played for five seasons as a coach, achieving results such as runner-up in the Korean Series. He is a leader who is more familiar with fostering wild animals than anyone else.

Head coach Hong Won-ki said, `I feel overwhelmed to wear Doosan Bears uniform as the leader for the first time in 20 years. It's all the more meaningful because he spent his career high season with Doosan Bears as a player." The relationship between him and manager Kim Won-hyung in the 2022 Korean Series continued anew. Now, I will take good care of the coach and contribute to the team's performance."

Head coach Hong Won-ki during the Doosan Bears. Sports Chosun DB

Coach Son Si-heon when he was a Doosan Bears player. Sports Chosun DB

Coach Son Si-heon QC was recognized for both his skills and leadership, playing for Doosan Bears for nine seasons while he was active as a captain. After retiring, he worked as a second-tier coach for the NC Dinos and expanded his knowledge to become a minor training coach for the Philadelphia Phillies in the U.S. Since then, he has been recognized for his leadership as SSG Landers' second-tier coach and first-tier defensive coach.

Coach Son Si-heon QC said, `I feel excited at the thought of meeting the fans again, and at the same time, I feel a heavy responsibility. I will do everything I can to help coach Kim Won-hyung to build solid defense and teamwork" he said.

Doosan said "Head coach Hong Won-ki and coach Son Si-heon understand the culture of the club by wearing Doosan Bears uniforms when they were active. After retirement, he also made remarkable achievements as a leader."

Meanwhile, Doosan said "We plan to finish the coaching staff piece as soon as possible in the 2026 season."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.