“She’s got a waist that’s just a handful”… Jang Won-young captivates New York mound with her proportions of pitches and batting

IVE's Jang Won-young revealed both her handful-sized waist and her 173 cm-long silhouette at once with a ceremonial first pitch motion at the Citi Field mound in New York, dramatically leaning her upper body back.

On the 27th (Korean time), Jang Won-young took the mound as the ceremonial first-pitch thrower for the series finale between the LA Dodgers and the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, New York City, New York, USA.

After stepping onto the mound, Jang Won-young raised both gloved arms high behind her head. Then, as she leaned her upper body far to the side to put power into the pitch, the waistline beneath her crop uniform drew a soft curve like a bow.

Although it was a brief motion preparing for the ceremonial first pitch, the proportions created by her 173 cm height were apparent at a glance.

Her upper body tilted deeply and one hip naturally shifted outward, but both legs were spread wide, firmly supporting the mound. Even in the moment her whole body moved, her steady center and long, extended leg line held the eye.

Her outfit also made Jang Won-young's first-pitch pose stand out even more clearly.

Jang Won-young wore a white striped crop uniform with the New York Mets logo on it, paired with light blue denim pants. The contrast between the short top and the relaxed bootcut pants emphasized a long silhouette running from her slim waist to the tips of her feet.

Black sneakers and a beige baseball glove matched the energetic atmosphere of the ballpark rather than adding anything overly flashy. The denim sitting slightly below her waist and her naturally flowing long wavy hair also reflected Jang Won-young's signature effortless style.

After throwing the ball, she showed a completely different expression from the moment of the first pitch.

With the glove in one hand, Jang Won-young waved to the stands. Instead of the focused look she had while moving her body broadly before the throw, she walked off the mound casually with a bright smile.

Even in the same uniform, the mood changed depending on her movement.

At the moment of the ceremonial first pitch, dynamic lines created by her shoulders and waist came alive, while when greeting the crowd, her long hair and bright expression created a softer mood. Unlike a static photo that highlighted only her slim, long proportions, the actual pitching motion captured her whole body in use.

That day, all IVE members, including Jang Won-young, Ahn Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Liz, and Leeseo, were together at Citi Field. As the members visited the stadium, Jang Won-young took on the role of representative ceremonial first pitcher and stood before local baseball fans.

The game result also added meaning to the day's first pitch.

The New York Mets defeated the LA Dodgers 8-3 and avoided a series sweep. On the day Jang Won-young served as the ceremonial first-pitch thrower, the Mets secured a win, bringing along the pleasant result of a so-called "victory fairy."

Jang Won-young's New York first pitch left a stronger impression in the moment she used her whole body to throw the ball than when she simply stood still on the mound. Within the actual first-pitch motion of lifting both arms high, her handful-sized waist and 173 cm-long proportions were completed at the same time.

[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports reporter]