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Categories: CULTURE · SPORTS

Korean actress first pitch at Fenway Park

Entities: Fenway Park · Ha Ji-won · Instagram · Major League Baseball · Boston Red Sox

Overview

In late July 2026, Korean actress Ha Ji‑won became the first Korean performer to throw a ceremonial first pitch at Boston's Fenway Park during a Red Sox–Orioles double‑header. The event was highlighted as part of a U.S.–Korea sports‑cultural exchange and coincided with Boston extending its home‑winning streak to 15 games, matching a record dating back to 1946.

A few days later, coverage shifted to the social‑media impact of the ceremony. Ha Ji‑won posted Instagram photos from the event, tagging MLB and showcasing her casual attire, while also promoting her upcoming film “Bikwang.” The follow‑up story emphasized the crossover appeal of Korean entertainers in American sports and the buzz generated online.

Together, the reports trace the initial historic pitch and its immediate cultural significance, followed by the subsequent digital promotion and entertainment crossover that kept the story in public view.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ha Ji-won Throws First Pitch at Fenway Park, Shares Photos on Instagram

    Ha Ji-won, 48, threw a first pitch at Fenway Park during a Red Sox‑Orioles game and posted Instagram photos, later promoting her film “Bikwang.”

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Boston Red Sox record 15-game home winning streak as Korean actress Ha Ji‑won makes historic first pitch at Fenway

    Ha Ji‑won became the first Korean actress to pitch at Fenway as Boston Red Sox beat the Orioles 6‑3, extending their home winning streak to 15 games – a record not seen since 1946.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · ekr.chosunonline.com · full-count.jp · news.donga.com · rbbtoday.com · tenasia.hankyung.com