If you're traveling to South Korea, you absolutely must visit a baseball stadium. While the players might not be as dynamic as those in the US, the baseball fans are more passionate than those in the US or Japan.

@ hyunjinryu325(instagram)

Go to Daejeon

Daejeon is located in the center of South Korea. Frankly, it's a city with nothing to see. It only has a famous bakery and a baseball team. The Hwanhwa Eagles are a professional baseball team based in Daejeon, and are home to Hyun-jin Ryu, who previously played for the LA Dodgers. And it's also a team that's consistently last place. Like the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball. However, recently, they are running in second place in the league, like the Orioles in 2023, so fans have high expectations.

@ 90_allie(instagram)

The highlight of the baseball is the cheerleaders.

@ hajiwon.22(instagram)

Cheerleaders in Korea are as popular as the fandoms of singers and actors. From the first to the last episode, they dance and cheer, and baseball fans also participate. Popular cheerleaders also go overseas to Taiwan to cheer on their team. If you can't visit Daejeon, I highly recommend visiting a baseball stadium in Seoul, Busan, or another region. Even if you're not a baseball fan.

@ s2uhan(instagram)

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