The end of a 20-year baseball career, the '87 line legends have gathered.
On the 31st, the MBC entertainment program 'My Little Television' (hereafter 'My Little Television') will feature the peers born in 1987, the golden generation of Korean baseball, who have come together for Hwang Jae-kyun, who has declared his retirement. The scene will be graced by baseball giants such as 'Korean Monster' Ryu Hyun-jin, 'Home Lady' Yang Eui-ji, and 'Hitting Machine' Kim Hyun-soo, who all have an overwhelming presence just by their names.
Those who have shared the field for a long time showcased their unfiltered talk as soon as they met, radiating 'true friend' chemistry. In particular, the friends jokingly remarked about Hwang Jae-kyun's situation, saying, "It's definitely comfortable making this decision (to retire) when you're alone," throwing playful 'fact bomb' jokes that turned the scene into a sea of laughter. Despite the playful conversation, their strong friendship supporting their colleague's new beginning stood out.
The highlight of the gathering was the 'retirement gift presentation ceremony' prepared for Hwang Jae-kyun. The friends prepared customized gifts that precisely hit Hwang Jae-kyun's preferences, showcasing a 'big' scale of gift flexing that surprised the studio guests.
Hwang Jae-kyun also opened up about his hidden feelings in front of his colleagues. He confessed, "I do feel regret," revealing his complex emotions about leaving the beloved field. He then drew attention by sharing specific plans for his 'second act' in life, including the flood of broadcasting and commentary offers after retirement and his new challenges as a content creator.
Meanwhile, Hwang Jae-kyun revealed his 'uncle fool' side while spending time with the children of his 22-year manager Park Sing-woong. Unlike his competitive player days, he kindly played with the children at their level, expressing his honest wish for a "Hwang Jae-kyun junior," catching everyone's attention.
The story of the hot friendship between Hwang Jae-kyun, who has closed the first act of his baseball life and is at a new starting line, and his '87 line close friends can be seen on MBC 'My Little Television' on the 31st at 11:10 PM.
