# Day6's Won-pil and Actor Kim Eui-sung to Throw First Pitches at KIA Semifinal

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- Published: 2026-10-17T00:19:55.080Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> K-pop band Day6 member Won-pil and actor Kim Eui-sung have been named ceremonial first-pitch throwers for the KIA Tigers' semifinal games against the LG Twins.

## Key points

1. Won-pil throws the first pitch for Game 1 on October 17.
2. Kim Eui-sung throws the first pitch for Game 2 on October 18.
3. Jung Dong-ha will sing the national anthem before Game 2.

## Who is throwing the first pitch?

KIA Tigers announced on October 16 that Day6 member Won-pil will throw the ceremonial first pitch for Game 1 of the KBO semifinal against the LG Twins. Actor Kim Eui-sung will do the honors for Game 2 the following day, according to Yonhap News.

## When and where are the games?

The two semifinal games are scheduled for October 17 and 18 at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju, in South Jeolla Province. The series is best-of-five. KIA finished third in the regular season and faces the LG Twins, who won the wild-card series.

| Game | Date | First pitch | National anthem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | October 17 | Won-pil (Day6) | - |
| Game 2 | October 18 | Kim Eui-sung (actor) | Jung Dong-ha |

## What else is happening at the games?

KIA said the first 15,000 fans admitted to the postseason home game will receive cheering towels on a first-come, first-served basis.

## For international fans

Day6 is a South Korean rock band known for its band-based sound and live performances. Kim Eui-sung is a veteran Korean actor. Baseball fans outside Korea can follow KBO postseason updates through official league channels.

## FAQ

### When are the KIA vs. LG semifinal games?

The semifinal Games 1 and 2 are scheduled for October 17 and 18, 2026, at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju.

### Who sings the national anthem at Game 2?

Singer Jung Dong-ha will sing the national anthem before Game 2 on October 18.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261016119400007)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._