K-Baseball Legend Lee Dae-ho's Heart of Gold: Revealed to Have Spent Over $100,000 on Junior Players

Former professional baseball player Lee Dae-ho, affectionately known as 'Chosun's No. 4 Hitter,' has captured global attention for his incredible generosity towards junior athletes. Appearing on KBS's 'Problem Child in House' on the 4th, Lee Dae-ho revealed that he has spent an astonishing 150 million Korean Won (approximately $110,000 USD) on meals for his younger counterparts over the years.

He explained that he began treating juniors to meals at age 27 and continued for 15 years, estimating the sum by calculating 1 million Won per month. Lee Dae-ho expressed his deep affection, stating, "It's not a waste if they eat well and work hard." He recently demonstrated his 'big-spender' nature by treating his alma mater's junior players to 230 servings of premium Korean beef, a bill totaling around 12.78 million Won. He humorously added that many juniors now earn more than him, playfully inviting them to return the favor, bringing laughter to the set. Singer Jo Jazz also appeared on the show.

Lee Dae-ho is a celebrated former South Korean professional baseball player, renowned as 'Chosun's No. 4 Hitter' for his powerful batting. He enjoyed a stellar career with the Lotte Giants, and also played in Japan's NPB and MLB for the Seattle Mariners. Beyond his athletic achievements, he is recognized for his leadership and philanthropic efforts towards younger athletes.