Kim Hyun-soo, who was unlikely to show a drop of blood even if he poked it, choked up I'm really upset that LG left, but this is a professional

Dec 02, 2025

'Korea Series Integrated Winning IN Jamsil' event was held at Jamsil Stadium on the 1st. LG Kim Hyun-soo and Park Hae-min are enjoying the joy of winning with their fans. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.11.01/

I've never seen this before...

Now it is Kim Hyun-soo of the KT Wiz, not the LG Twins. But the achievements he made at LG don't go away. That's why I needed to say goodbye.

Kim Hyun-soo left his final greetings to LG fans on the LG club's official YouTube channel on the 1st. Kim Hyun-soo became an FA after the end of this season and chose to transfer to KT on the condition of a three-year total of 5 billion won.

Kim Hyun-soo started his professional career with the Doosan Bears in 2006 and grew into a star player and also entered the U.S. Major League Baseball. It was not successful in the U.S., but he returned in LG uniform and played for eight years at LG, signing two big contracts.

With Kim Hyun-soo's leadership, LG was reborn as a strong team, and won two combined championships in 2023 and this year. However, it was difficult for LG, which had to catch Park Hae-min and manage the salary cap with Hong Chang-ki and Park Dong-won being released as FA next year, to make a big offer to Kim Hyun-soo. Eventually, he fell into the arms of KT, who actively courted him.

A game between the LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles in Game 1 of the Korean Series at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. LG Kim Hyun-soo is cheering after hitting a timely hit with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the bottom of the sixth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.26/

There was also pain in the process. While Kim Hyun-soo failed to achieve the additional two-year option of a four-plus-two-year contract, LG's general manager Cha Myung-seok made a revealing statement that it would be too much to ask for more money after the season as his performance improved. As a result, there was a lot of criticism against Kim Hyun-soo, and the issue led to a prolonged FA negotiation itself. Kim Hyun-soo chose KT after agonizing over LG and KT until the end.

Kim Hyun-soo "I've been so grateful to LG for eight years. I came back to LG from America, and thank you for your support. I grew up as a player and learned a lot from the players I was with" he said.

Then " (the FA contract) was unintentionally noisy and took a long time. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that, and I didn't want to. I'm sorry. I was so happy and had fun playing baseball because of your support. There was a lot of affection with the players and the front desk. I wanted to say thank you," he said candidly.

Game 5 of the Korean Series between LG and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 31st. LG won and won the Korean Series. Kim Hyun-soo is sharing his joy with his colleagues. Daejeon = Reporter's book@sportschosun.com/2025.10.31/

Kim Hyun-soo said to his teammates, `I believe you made a good choice. Some juniors said they were upset. I'm upset, too. But this is a pro. I should have done a little better. There was a part where it didn't. The players have done well, and they will do better. I think it'll be a bit more comfortable" he said. And then "I'm going. Let's meet at the ballpark and say hello."

Finally, Kim Hyun-soo said, `I played so happy baseball, and I had so much fun playing baseball. I have many good memories for 8 years, and thank you for your support. Thank you for allowing me to carry only good memories with me."

Kim Hyun-soo, who has always maintained a cool head, as if he would not get a drop of blood even if he stabbed him, also showed emotion as he said his last greetings to LG fans and colleagues.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.