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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Son Heung-min Throws First Pitch at Dodgers Game

Son Heung-min, who recently joined LAFC and has quickly become a sports star in Los Angeles, met fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers. On August 27, Son took the mound as the ceremonial first pitcher before the Dodgers’ game against the Cincinnati Reds, where he received an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd.

Son Heung-min throws the first pitch at Dodger Stadium during the Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds game on August 27
Son Heung-min throws the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium before the Dodgers vs. Reds game on August 27. The Korea Daily/Sangjin Kim

Footage of Son’s first pitch and the fan reaction is also available on the Korea Daily YouTube channel.

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Sangjin Kim
Sangjin Kim
Sangjin Kim, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, studied photojournalism and worked as a photographer for a magazine and AFP Seoul. In 1999, he moved to the U.S. with his wife and son to study visual communications at Ohio University. After graduating, he settled in Los Angeles, working as a photographer for The Korea Daily. Adjusting to life in LA, he was struck by how many Koreans maintained their culture and language. As a photographer, he captured the city's diverse communities. Now a permanent resident, he observes and documents American life from an outsider's perspective. Sangjin lives in LA with his wife and four sons.