While Hanwha Eagles are soaring at the top of the professional baseball regular season, the unique love for Eagles from 'true fans' Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung has sparked fans' enthusiasm once again.
On the 29th, appearing on MBC Sports Plus' 'Baseball Tonight', Cha Tae-hyun said, "Jo In-sung is the biggest true fan. On days when he has no schedule, his entire daily routine is centered around baseball. He finishes all his tasks before 6:30 and sits in front of the TV." He emphasized their friendship intertwined with baseball, saying, "I'm the same; watching baseball is the center of my daily routine."
Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung are representative fans of Hanwha Eagles in the entertainment industry. Hanwha Eagles are experiencing a rare moment at the top after going through a dark period. Thus, Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung are probably enjoying happier days than anyone else.
When asked what he would do if Hanwha Eagles suggested throwing the first pitch and batting during the Korean Series, Cha Tae-hyun noted, "I don't know Jo In-sung's mind, but he probably wouldn't want to miss it either," adding, "If given the opportunity, I want In-sung to throw the first pitch and I want to bat. It would be really wonderful."
Jo In-sung also previously confessed through the YouTube channel 'Pingkeigo', "I feel empty when the baseball season ends. It's like saying goodbye to a friend I meet at 6:30. I also dislike rainy days because I'm not playing baseball." The schedule of baseball from Monday to Sunday has perfectly settled into their daily lives.
Cha Tae-hyun also added a half-joking, half-serious request aimed at Yoo Jae-seok, saying, "If Yoo Jae-seok has 2 trillion won, couldn't he buy Hanwha Eagles and bring in some players?" expressing fan enthusiasm at a club owner level. To this, Yoo Jae-seok laughed and replied, "It's just baseball, just baseball, really."
Their love for baseball is closer to a 'way of life' than just a hobby. In fact, Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung co-founded a new management company, 'Base Company', last April, adopting the name from baseball terminology. The staff who work with them have also been collaborating for at least 7 to 8 years.
As Hanwha Eagles perform well, the heartfelt support from the two actors is gaining more attention. Fans are expressing their sentiments, saying, "I really want to see the first pitch and batting," and "Just imagining true fans on the stage of the Korean Series moves me."
[Photo] Captured from broadcast screen.
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