Mets trot out a Korean pop star with an amazing windup for first pitch duties, Wemby plays soccer & Rosie
K-pop star Jang Won-young of IVE captures attention after throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Mets vs. Dodgers game.
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Jang Won-young, a member of the group IVE, performed the first pitch duties for the New York Mets during a game against the Dodgers. Coverage notes she wore a Mets uniform and a crop top during the appearance.
Reports from The Korea Herald and Yahoo emphasize the event, with The Korea Herald suggesting the pitch brought the Mets good luck. Fox News highlighted her specific windup, while Sports Chosun described the mound as turning into a runway.
Additional coverage from Maeil Business Newspaper mentions actor Ha Ji-won also wearing Mets uniforms, establishing an unexpected connection between her and Jang Won-young.
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Quick answers
Who threw the first pitch for the Mets?
Jang Won-young, a star from the group IVE.
Which team was the Mets playing against?
The Mets were playing against the Dodgers.
Who else was mentioned as wearing Mets uniforms?
Actor Ha Ji-won was also reported to be wearing Mets uniforms.
Coverage (7)
- In photos: K-pop group Ive attend New York Mets game upi.com · 4h ago
- IVE Makes Historic MLB Debut as New York Mets Win: Global 'Lucky Wonyoung' starnewskorea.com · 4h ago
- Jang Won-young’s MLB first pitch in a crop top showed off her slim waist... the mound turned into a runway 스포츠조선 · 4h ago
- Jang Won-young's first pitch brings Mets good luck The Korea Herald · 4h ago
- Ive Jang Won-young and actor Ha Ji-won formed an unexpected number relationship by wearing Mets unif.. 매일경제 · 4h ago
- IVE star throws first pitch at Mets vs Dodgers Yahoo · 4h ago
- Mets trot out a Korean pop star with an amazing windup for first pitch duties, Wemby plays soccer & Rosie Fox News · 4h ago
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