BTS member J-Hope’s highly anticipated first pitch at the 2024 Korean Series was canceled because of rain.

J-Hope was set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the second game of the 2024 Korean Series between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju.

Unfortunately, the game was postponed due to rain, meaning J-Hope couldn’t take the mound. The game has now been rescheduled for October 23.

Fans were especially excited for J-Hope’s appearance, as it was his first official event after being discharged from the military. Born and raised in Gwangju, J-Hope has always shown love for his hometown team, the Kia Tigers. In BTS’s song Ma City, he even raps about his love for Gwangju and the Tigers, saying, “Jeollanam-do Gwangju baby” and “I put Kia in gear and bounce like crazy.”

Although many were looking forward to seeing J-Hope’s special moment, the rain stopped him from making his first pitch.

J-Hope enlisted in the military in April 2023 and was officially discharged on October 17. After completing his service, he thanked his fans, saying, “Thank you. Thanks to all the fans, I was able to complete my service healthily and safely.”

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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