It’s no longer ‘Spring Day’, 65,000 people sing together at Sajik Karaoke
May 21, 2023
Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 21st, the match between professional baseball Lotte Giants and SSG Landers.
From 4:30 p.m., two hours before the start of the game, the surroundings of the baseball field were buzzing. The confrontation between the two teams competing for the lead raised expectations with the ‘Korean Series in May’. Throughout the three-game series (19th to 21st), the atmosphere was heating up with the ‘ticket-buying war’. On the 19th, the largest number of spectators (19,011) for a midweek game entered this season, and on the 20th and 21st, all 22,990 seats were sold, recording a full crowd.
Every year, Lotte used to be called ‘Bomde’, an unpleasant nickname. It was nicknamed because it ranked first (11 times) the most in demonstration games in March, and it performed well until April, but its rank dropped rapidly after spring. Last year, April ended in second place, but in May, the win rate dropped to the 30% level. In the end, since 2018, they have failed to advance to the postseason for five consecutive years.
But this year is different. Starting with the KIA Tigers on the 20th of last month, he has won 9 consecutive wins. It is a winning streak that has been tasted in 15 years since 2008, when former manager Jerry Royster was in charge. Thanks to my friend, it even rose to number one. It was the first time since July 2012 that Lotte took the lead after playing more than 20 games. Even in mid-May, Lotte is maintaining a ‘three-strong’ system with SSG and LG Twins.
During this three-game series held at home, Busan, Lotte raised the ticket price by 11,000 won from usual. In the case of infield seats (top), the usual weekend price is 17,000 won, but on the 21st, tickets were sold for 28,000 won. Instead, all visitors were presented with red camellia uniforms. Sajik Stadium was filled with red waves thanks to the players and spectators all wearing camellia uniforms. The away team SSG players wore green alternative uniforms out of consideration for Lotte.
It’s no longer ‘Spring Day’, 65,000 people sing together at Sajik Karaoke
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On the 20th, when the Lotte Giants and SSG Landers faced each other, Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan was packed with 10,000 spectators. Even in mid-May, Lotte, which was called ‘Bomde’, maintains the lead with SSG and LG Twins, and Busan fans are cheering enthusiastically. [Photo Lotte Giants]Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 21st, the match between professional baseball Lotte Giants and SSG Landers.From 4:30 p.m., two hours before the start of the game, the surroundings of the baseball field were buzzing. The confrontation between the two teams competing for the lead raised expectations with the ‘Korean Series in May’. Throughout the three-game series (19th to 21st), the atmosphere was heating up with the ‘ticket-buying war’. On the 19th, the largest number of spectators (19,011) for a midweek game entered this season, and on the 20th and 21st, all 22,990 seats were sold, recording a full crowd.Every year, Lotte used to be called ‘Bomde’, an unpleasant nickname. It was nicknamed because it ranked first (11 times) the most in demonstration games in March, and it performed well until April, but its rank dropped rapidly after spring. Last year, April ended in second place, but in May, the win rate dropped to the 30% level. In the end, since 2018, they have failed to advance to the postseason for five consecutive years.
Coach Larry Sutton is leading the rise of the Lotte Giants at the beginning of the season. [Photo Lotte Giants]But this year is different. Starting with the KIA Tigers on the 20th of last month, he has won 9 consecutive wins. It is a winning streak that has been tasted in 15 years since 2008, when former manager Jerry Royster was in charge. Thanks to my friend, it even rose to number one. It was the first time since July 2012 that Lotte took the lead after playing more than 20 games. Even in mid-May, Lotte is maintaining a ‘three-strong’ system with SSG and LG Twins.During this three-game series held at home, Busan, Lotte raised the ticket price by 11,000 won from usual. In the case of infield seats (top), the usual weekend price is 17,000 won, but on the 21st, tickets were sold for 28,000 won. Instead, all visitors were presented with red camellia uniforms. Sajik Stadium was filled with red waves thanks to the players and spectators all wearing camellia uniforms. The away team SSG players wore green alternative uniforms out of consideration for Lotte.
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True to its nickname, ‘the world’s largest karaoke’, cheering songs did not stop throughout the three days at Sajik Stadium. The sight of 20,000 people singing and dancing together with one voice was spectacular. The highlight was the scene where they sang together the song ‘Busan Seagull’ that started with ‘Baba baba baba~’. This song, released in 1982 by singer Moon Seong-jae, is no different from the theme song for professional baseball Lotte. Lotte fans sang together since the early days of professional baseball. Since 2018, it has not been used due to copyright issues, but after consultation with the copyright holder, it can be sung again from this year. Shortly thereafter, “Come back to Busan Port” rang out at Sajik Stadium. Due to the eco-friendly policy, ‘newspaper cheering’ and ‘bongdari (garbage bag) cheering’ disappeared, but Lotte fans sang loudly and enjoyed the magic of baseball.Lotte pitcher Na Kyun-an said, “The atmosphere at Sajik Stadium is always hot. This year, the team’s performance is good, so it seems that they love us even more.” The Lotte club is also smiling big. Compared to last year, sales of team products, including uniforms, and sales of food and beverages at the stadium increased by 60% and 23%, respectively.Lee Si-eon (8), an elementary school fan who visited Sajik Stadium, said, “I visited Sajik Stadium for the first time in 2021, and I fell in love with baseball because it was really fun. Cheering is the most fun,” he said.
Lotte took the first game of the three-game series and rose to first place, but after a 0-5 loss on the 20th, it also lost to SSG 3-6 on the 21st and fell to third place. Regardless of the outcome of the match, however, the passionate cheering of the Busan fans did not stop.토토사이트
In Jamsil, the LG Twins defeated the Hanwha Eagles 4-1 and tied for first place with four consecutive victories. LG starter Kim Yun-sik scored 6 scoreless innings and won his 3rd win (1 loss) of the season. KT Wiz beat the Doosan Bears 7-3 with Jang Seong-woo, who went 4 at bats, 2 hits (1 home run) and 4 RBIs.