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KBO No. 1 pick committed school bullying, educational authorities say

Park Jun-hyun, the Kiwoom Heroes’ No. 1 pick in the KBO rookie draft, committed school violence against a former teammate, South Chungcheong education authorities have concluded, overturning an earlier decision that cleared the pitcher of wrongdoing.

2025-12-09

Xdinary Heroes announces two-day fan meet and greet in Seoul

Xdinary Heroes will hold a two-day fan meet and greet in Seoul between Jan. 3 to 4, marking the band’s first fan event since July 2023, its agency JYP Entertainment said Friday.

2025-11-28

Eagles' An Chi-hong goes to Kiwoom Heroes as first pick of KBO's secondary draft

Hanwha Eagles infielder An Chi-hong, who joined the team on a blockbuster 7.2 billion won ($4.9 million) free agent contract two years ago, is moving to the Kiwoom Heroes.

2025-11-19

Retired slugger Park Byung-ho joins Kiwoom as coach

Former home-run king Park Byung-ho is beginning his coaching career with his old club, the Kiwoom Heroes, the KBO team announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old has been appointed chief coach for the reserve squad.

2025-11-05

KBO-worst Heroes promote interim manager to full-time position

The Kiwoom Heroes, the last-place club in Korean baseball this season, announced Sunday they have promoted interim manager Seol Jong-jin to take over as their full-time bench boss.

2025-09-28

KBO-worst Heroes mull promoting interim manager to full-time role: Sources

In their search for a new manager, the Kiwoom Heroes may end up promoting interim skipper Seol Jong-jin to the full-time role for the new season, sources said Tuesday. The Heroes are high on Seol's success in stabilizing the club.

2025-09-23

Heroes hand Bears 6th straight loss in battle of cellar dwellers

Starter Raul Alcantara overcame an early error to toss seven strong innings, and the offense provided just enough run support as the Kiwoom Heroes beat the Doosan Bears 4-1 on the road in their Korea Baseball Organization game on a rainy Tuesday.

2025-09-17

Long out of playoffs, Kiwoom Heroes still pushed to compete by interim manager

The Kiwoom Heroes have been out of postseason contention in the KBO for weeks, if not months, but their interim manager Seol Jong-jin still wants his players to compete hard until the final out of the year.

2025-09-16

U.S. agent says KBO star Song Sung-mun 'looks like a guy that belongs' in MLB

The new U.S. agent for Korean baseball star Song Sung-mun said Wednesday his new client "looks like a guy that belongs" in MLB, with the Kiwoom Heroes captain and third baseman catching the attention of U.S. clubs.

2025-09-04

Heroes outfielder Cardenas sidelined with broken finger, likely out for KBO season

Kiwoom Heroes outfielder Ruben Cardenas has a broken finger and will likely miss the rest of the KBO season, ending with a disappointing record.

2025-09-01