Breakers' Pitchers Kwon Hyuk & Yoon Gil-hyun Return After 2 Weeks on 'Strongest Baseball' with Coach Lee Jong-beom's Guidance

JTBC's popular baseball entertainment show 'Strongest Baseball' is set to feature the return of pitchers Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Gil-hyun after a two-week hiatus.

'Strongest Baseball' is a reality sports program where retired professional baseball players form a team and challenge themselves once again. The 122nd episode, airing today (20th), will showcase a match between the Breakers and Konkuk University's baseball team, the alma mater of coach Lee Jong-beom.

The appearance of ace pitchers Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Gil-hyun is highly anticipated by fans. Both players are gearing up with renewed determination for their second appearance since the Breakers' inaugural game against Dongwon Science and Technology University.

Yoon Gil-hyun shared his relentless efforts to regain his baseball form after the first game. He expressed his desperation for the opportunity, stating, "I even watched old videos and practiced shadow pitching every day. I will definitely pitch well." Kwon Hyuk also vowed to redeem himself, saying, "Now that I've been given another chance, I will show you a great game." He plans to engage in a head-on battle with Konkuk University's batters using his signature powerful throws.

Coach Lee Jong-beom is actively involved in coaching to elevate the pitchers' skills. After advising Yoon Gil-hyun to "throw with balance, gently," the pitcher reportedly showcased a completely transformed pitching style by adjusting his power, following the coach's feedback.

Fans are keenly watching to see if Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Gil-hyun can achieve redemption in their comeback appearances on 'Strongest Baseball' episode 122, airing today.

In other news, 'Strongest Baseball' will host its first live-attendance game on October 26th at Gocheok Sky Dome, featuring a match between the Breakers and a team representing the independent league. Ticket pre-sales for this event will begin today (20th) at 2 PM through Ticketlink.

Netizens are expressing excitement for the pitchers' return, commenting, "Kwon Hyuk and Yoon Gil-hyun are back! I'll trust them this time," and "Hoping Coach Lee Jong-beom's coaching works wonders!" There's also buzz about the upcoming live game, with many anticipating a tough battle for tickets.