What is the contract between KT and Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun, who survived as an FA? It could take a long time. Why?

Dec 02, 2025

What is the contract between KT and Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun, who survived as an FA? It could take a long time. Why?
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When will Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun's contracts be announced.

KT Wiz experienced a turbulent FA market. Ambitiously prepared live ammunition to catch a large player. But it kept getting twisted.

He participated in the recruitment of shortstop Park Chan-ho, but fell behind in the competition with the Doosan Bears. In the competition for Kang Baek-ho, which drew public attention, he also lost to Hanwha Eagles, who paid 10 billion won. He said he would give Park Hae-min a whopping 1 billion won more, but Park Hae-min left for the LG Twins in search of romance.




What was fortunate was that he caught Kim Hyun-soo and Choi Won-joon. Kim Hyun-soo showed an extraordinary three-year, full guarantee of 5 billion won, and Choi Won-joon also gave 4.8 billion won, which the industry did not expect at all.

But this is not the end of it. Contracts with internal FA players remain. Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun are two veterans. The two also qualified as FA.

What is the contract between KT and Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun, who survived as an FA? It could take a long time. Why?
The LG-KT match held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 4th. Jang Sung-woo is hitting a solo shot in the bottom of the fifth inning. Suwon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.4/
They are indispensable players for KT. Jang Sung-woo is the core of manager Lee Kang-chul's baseball. Manager Lee trusts Jang Sung-woo regarding the catcher.




Hwang Jae-gyun faced a competition crisis ahead of this season against Huh Kyung-min's stray bullet, but actually played this season as the main first baseman.

However, it is not easy for the club and the players to work together. Players can be the last FA contract of a player's career. I want to get a lot. The club has already spent a lot of money. He tries to look at the players with a cool head.

For now, the players can be at a disadvantage. In the case of Jang Sung-woo, the pitcher lead has the best ability in the league. It also has the ability to solve when necessary in batting. However, he is weak in blocking stolen bases. If check restrictions are introduced next season due to the revision of the pitch clock regulations, throwing to second base will be more important.




What is the contract between KT and Jang Sung-woo and Hwang Jae-gyun, who survived as an FA? It could take a long time. Why?
KT-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 1st. Hwang Jae-gyun, with two outs and runners on the first and third bases, cheers after hitting a timely two-run hit in the top of the third inning. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.1/
In the case of Hwang Jae-kyun, returning to third base is virtually difficult, and first base is the only competitive stage, and KT is trying to bring a foreign hitter to first base. If a foreign hitter from the first base comes, other first base agents will actually be competing apart from Hwang Jae-gyun. Foreign hitters have to go in built-in.

Of course, KT doesn't think about breaking up with the two. The plan is to stay. Players also want KT. The two showed passion by voluntarily participating in the fan festival even before the contract. But it's the conditions that matter. KT has already offered conditions to the players. There is reportedly a disagreement. Players will want to check the contract status of other veteran FA in the market. This is because only then can there be a standard for negotiations. It may take some time to reach a final agreement.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.