[서울신문] From the beginning,’Hero’s true color’ Shin-soo Choo

Immediately after self-isolation, visit the Sajik Stadium
Reporters and fans crowded during practice matches
Trademark No. 17 Concession Gift to Lee Taeyang
秋 “We decided to return because it was a winning team”
Kim Won-hyung “I plan to appoint left fielder in the second batting order”

Choo Shin-soo, 39, who landed on the Korean stage after 20 years of US life, finally joined SSG Landers.

Choo Shin-soo, who entered the country on the 25th of last month and stayed at the hostel in Changwon prepared by the club, was lifted from self-quarantine on the 11th. As reflecting the passionate interest in Choo Shin-soo, who visited the Busan Sajik Stadium, where the SSG and Lotte Giants practice matches were held on this day, more than 100 reporters and many fans flocked to the stadium. Choo Shin-soo, who visited Sajik Stadium after 3 pm, was the first to greet Choi Joo-hwan (33), who was replaced on this day and finished the game early.

After the practice game, Choo Shin-soo appeared on the ground wearing a white SSG uniform with uniform number 17 wearing a black mask. After meeting the players, he said, “I came to win in harmony with the players on this team.” “I hope it doesn’t make me difficult. Nice to meet you.” The squad welcomed with applause, and Choo Shin-soo shook hands one by one and held a new ceremony.

Choo Shin-soo made a warm scene by presenting an expensive watch for Lee Tae-yang (31), who gave up his uniform number. Shinsoo Choo said, “Since I was a child, number 17 is an inseparable number for me.” Thank you very much.”

As SSG decided to use the red color, the existing symbol of the club, Shinsoo Choo couldn’t hide his joy. The Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, and Texas Rangers, who used to wear red gloves, all have a familiar influence because their uniforms are red. Choo Shin-soo joked, “Personally, I wish the whole uniform was red.”

Choo Shin-soo’s goal is definitely to win, as he has not yet won the championship. Choo Shin-soo said, “The reason I was able to easily decide to return to Korea was because I saw the possibility that SSG could win.” Said.

Coach Won-hyung Kim conveyed the atmosphere, saying, “Not only me, but also many players were looking forward to it.” Coach Kim said, “I will use Choo Shin-soo as left fielder in the second batting order.”

It is known that Choo Shin-soo is sitting next to Kim Kang-min of the same age in the clubhouse. This is the result of Choo Shin-soo asking for help from Kim Kang-min and Kim Kang-min calling himself a helper. The club’s side is planning to allow Choo Shin-soo to see and learn from the side while using the seat on the right of Shin-soo, who was usually vacated and then called up by the second-team player.

Reporter Jaemin Ryu, Busan [email protected]