The professional baseball Kia Tigers will hold their home game against the Hanwha Eagles at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field from May 2 to 4, dubbed the 'Pre-Gyarini Day Series.'
Kia explained on the 24th that 'this Pre-Gyarini Day Series will provide various attractions for young fans through collaboration with SAMG Entertainment's popular intellectual property, “Catch! Tiny Ping.”'
First, photo zones will be created throughout Champions Field. In front of EV SPACE at entrance 5, a giant air balloon of the main character, Hachuping, from “Catch! Tiny Ping” will be installed. In front of the central entrance, a Tiny Ping collaboration air balloon, character cutouts, photo walls, and more will be set up, creating a spot for memorable photos. Photo cards and photo booths will also operate with designs featuring Tiny Ping.
A special opening pitch event will also be held. On the 2nd, the Hachuping character will serve as the opening pitcher to wish for victory in that day's game. Before the games from the 2nd to the 4th, the national anthem will be sung by members of the Kids Club.
The player profiles displayed on the scoreboard during the game will feature childhood photos of the players to provide enjoyment for fans. Additionally, the team will wear Tiny Ping collaboration uniforms during the home three-game series of the Pre-Gyarini Day Series and the away game against Kiwoom on May 5 at Gocheok.
During the Pre-Gyarini Day Series, home run snacks from Haitai Confectionery will be distributed to young fans visiting Champions Field. A total of 1,500 home run snacks will be given out at each game on a first-come, first-served basis.
In celebration of Family Month, a variety of experiential events for young fans will be held throughout May.
Ahead of the game on the 3rd, a children's drawing competition will take place. The competition will have children coloring a Tiny Ping template and drawing a player next to it, and the submitted works will be used as images for the scoreboard introduction during a game in the week of May.
A Champions Field tour for Kids Club members will also be held. The tour will take place on May 3, 17, and 29, introducing young fans to various areas of Champions Field and providing opportunities to observe the players' training.
Additionally, there will be opportunities for fans to experience being part of the cheering squad. Cheering events with the squad will be held during the games on May 4 and 15, allowing young fans to participate in exciting cheers with the cheerleading squad.
During the home games in May, four special paper tickets featuring Tiny Ping will be issued randomly.
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