Kim Do-Young, the next Otani... What's the answer to the question?
Kim Do-Young, the next Otani... What's the answer to the question?
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In addition to Korean media, Japanese and Taiwanese media were present at Tianmu Baseball Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan, for the second game of the WBSC Premier12 Group B matchup between South Korea and Cuba.
The main focus of the overseas media was South Korean superstar Kim Do-young. Japan's TBS showed great interest in Kim, filming her every move.
After training, TBS requested a short interview with Kim Do-young. The interviewer was TBS's Tomohiro Ishii. Mr. Ishii is well known to many as the son-in-law of Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin.
When asked how he felt about the game against Chinese Taipei in the first round, Kim Do-young said, “I'm sorry we lost. I prioritize the team, so it's a shame that the team lost.”
There were also questions that praised Kim Do-young. Announcer Ishii asked Kim how it feels to be recognized as the next Otani, to which she replied, “I don't think I can follow him at all. 메이저사이트 I only think about what I have to do now,” he humbly replied.
He also mentioned Kim Do-young's injury during the APBC Korea-Japan match last year when she attempted a head-first slide, and said, “I guess you could say that I was more awakened by that day,” adding, “I want to continue to play safely without getting injured and bring joy to my fans.”
When asked if there are any Japanese players he has his eye on, he mentioned infielder Shugo Maki. He also praised the work of Hiroto Takahashi, who is expected to start against Japan, and expressed caution.