WINNER's Lee Seung Hoon is facing criticism for his controversial first pitch.

On August 28, Lee Seung Hoon took the mound as the ceremonial first pitcher at the Lotte Giants vs. Hanwha Eagles game at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan. Being a Busan native, he energized the crowd by saying, "Lotte's winner is here. Shout for victory, Giants!"

However, the excitement quickly turned into disappointment. Instead of throwing the pitch right away, Lee Seung Hoon performed part of the choreography from his solo album's title track "MY TYPE," which was released last month.

Catcher Son Seong Bin got into position twice, waiting for the pitch, but Lee Seung Hoon continued dancing, raising suspicions that this impromptu performance wasn't planned.

Eventually, Son Seong Bin had to move near the netting behind the dugout to catch the pitch, which angered many fans. Adding to the frustration, Lotte's starting pitcher Charlie Barnes had to readjust the mound before pitching, possibly due to the lengthy performance.

The game was a crucial mid-season match against Hanwha, making Lotte fans especially upset. To make matters worse, Lotte lost 7-0, leaving fans disappointed.

After Lee Seung Hoon posted a video of his first pitch on social media, it was met with a mix of reactions.

Critical comments included, "Why are you dancing on the mound? It's disruptive," "Never throw the first pitch at Sajik again. There are rules against disruptive pitches, and this was way over the top. The players are the stars of the field," and "What do you think the first pitch is for?"

But there were also supportive voices saying, "Why blame the first pitcher for the loss?" and "It was fun to watch. A cheerful first pitch."

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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