YoonA, third pitch… “Same ‘youthful visuals’ as 18 years ago”

YoonA once again colored Jamsil with an unchanged visual that brings to mind her first ceremonial first pitch 18 years ago.

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

That day, YoonA drew attention at once by appearing in a style that matched a Doosan uniform with pink gloves. 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 neat, uncluttered form and relaxed expression further lifted the atmosphere on site in an instant.

What especially caught fans' attention was the passage of time. This was YoonA's third first pitch, following the 2009 playoffs and the 2015 regular season, as she once again stood on the Jamsil mound. Compared with her first first pitch 18 years ago, her appearance seemed largely unchanged, naturally evoking admiration from those on site.

At the stadium itself, reactions such as "She looks exactly the same as before" and "It feels like time has stopped" were heard, drawing even more attention to YoonA's youthful visual. Praise also followed, saying it was the result of consistent self-care and an 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 added, "I want to deliver good energy and cheer for Doosan's victory."

Meanwhile, YoonA continues to stay active not only as a member of Girls' Generation but also as an actress, and she recently received great love from viewers through the drama 'The Tyrant's Chef,' which just ended.

[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports reporter]