Hanwha Eagles' Ha Ju-seok and Cheerleader Kim Yeon-jung to Tie the Knot in December!

A star couple is set to emerge from the Korean baseball scene as Ha Ju-seok, the star shortstop for the Hanwha Eagles, and Kim Yeon-jung, the team's beloved franchise cheerleader, have announced their wedding for December.

The news first broke on December 1st during a broadcast of the game against SSG, where commentator Jung Min-chul of MBC Sports+ hinted at an upcoming wedding after the season. This sparked widespread speculation, which was later confirmed when Ha Ju-seok began distributing wedding invitations.

Ha Ju-seok, who joined the Hanwha Eagles in 2012, has been a consistent presence in the team's infield. Despite facing personal challenges, he played a crucial role in the Eagles' return to the postseason this year after a seven-year drought, showing strong performance in the latter half of the season.

Kim Yeon-jung is a veteran cheerleader who debuted in 2007 and has graced numerous KBO games, as well as other professional sports leagues. Currently leading the Hanwha Eagles' cheerleading squad, she is widely recognized as a pioneer who has expanded the presence of cheerleaders into broadcasting and advertising.

The couple, who met through baseball, also capture attention as the bride is four years older than the groom. Their connection, forged over years of supporting the same team from the field and the stands, has blossomed into a marriage, earning them congratulations from fans.

Fans are expressing their excitement, with comments like 'They look so good together!', 'Congratulations Yeon-jung! We'll continue to cheer for you!', and 'Ha Ju-seok, we expect to see an even more responsible player from now on!'.