YoonA, 3rd inning ceremony… “Same youthful visuals as 18 years ago”

April 19, 2026 1238 views Updated: Aug 20, 2026 Source: MK스포츠 Translated and reviewed by the KOTourLive Editorial Team

YoonA once again colored Jamsil with her unchanging visuals, bringing to mind her very first ceremonial first pitch 18 years ago.

On the afternoon of the 18th, at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, YoonA of Girls' Generation took the mound as the ceremonial first-pitch guest, cheering for victory, at the game between the KIA Tigers and the Doosan Bears in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.

That day, YoonA appeared in a Doosan uniform paired with pink gloves, instantly drawing attention. With her long hair naturally flowing down, she stepped onto the mound, held the ball with a steady posture, and began her pitching motion. Her clean, uncluttered form and relaxed expression further lifted the atmosphere on site.

YoonA once again colored Jamsil with her unchanging visuals, bringing to mind her very first ceremonial first pitch 18 years ago. Photo=Reporter Kim Young-gu

What especially captured fans' attention was the passage of time. This was YoonA's third ceremonial first pitch, following the 2009 playoffs and the 2015 regular season, as she stood on the Jamsil mound once again. Even compared with her first pitch 18 years ago, her visuals appeared hardly changed at all, naturally evoking admiration throughout the venue.

Across the stadium, reactions such as "She looks exactly the same as before" and "It feels like time has stopped" came out, drawing focused attention to YoonA's youthful appearance. Praise also continued, saying it was the result of her consistent self-care and unchanged aura.

YoonA also shared her thoughts, saying, "I am happy to be able to stand on the mound at Jamsil Baseball Stadium once again," and adding, "I want to deliver good energy and cheer for Doosan's victory."

Meanwhile, alongside her activities with Girls' Generation, YoonA has continued to work steadily as an actress, and she recently received great love from viewers for the drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty," which just ended its run.

[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports reporter]

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