Minho (SHINee) to pitch the opening game victory prayer for local professional baseball team SSG Landers

Minho, a member of the Korean boy band "SHINee", will be the opening pitcher for the local professional baseball team this year as well.
The SSG Landers (SSG) will hold a two-day tournament at the SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 22nd and 23rd of this month.
The team announced that they will hold an opening ceremony to pray for victory in the two home opening games against the Doosan Bears. Singer and actor Minho (SHINee) will be performing in the opening game on the 22nd (Sat).
Minho's love of baseball has been known for a long time, and this year he will be the first pitcher to pray for SSG's victory for the fourth consecutive year. After the opening ceremony, he plans to cheer on SSG's victory with the fans.
Minho commented, "I am honored to be able to hold the Opening Ceremony at the opening match of the 2025 season. I will cheer hard for SSG Landers so that they can win the championship this year."
Minho is not only active as a singer but also as an actor, and after holding his first solo Asia tour this year, he will hold a concert at the Seoul Arts Center on April 5th.
He will be appearing in the play "Rendezvous" opening at the Jiyugyo Small Theater, and will be showing off his diverse talents. On the 23rd (Sunday) of the second game, Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok will throw the first pitch, and Incheon City Councilman Jeong Hae-gwon will throw the first pitch.
Naga will bat first. The national anthem will be sung by fans and little league players in the first and second games of the opening series, making it more meaningful.