Rising star Jeon Jong-seo enthralls onlookers on her first diamond appearance during the Dodgers vs. Heroes Seoul Series game.

Actress Jeon Jong-seo donning LA Dodgers uniform in first pitch [Image Credit: Instagram/IMDb]

Rising South Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo electrified the Gocheok Sky Dome after taking the diamond for her first pitch. Her perfect game form enthralled onlookers as she successfully threw her first pitch in the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kiwoom Heroes game in Seoul. The event is part of the MLB Seoul series.

Jong-seo started the highly anticipated exhibition match donning a Dodgers uniform, impressing fans both with her throw and her tight-fitting outfit. She drew unexpected attention, garnering more than 4+ million views on social media platforms. The team’s debut in South Korea ended on a grand note as they won the match 14-3.

Fans on social media commented how the players were also mesmerized by Jeon Jong-seo. They specifically pointed out Freddie Freeman who appeared to walk away amidst a talk between teammates after looking at the diamond. One fan noted on X, “Freeman dipped as soon as he realized what they were talking about 😂,” while another noted, “Dudes being dudes.”

Actress Jeon Jong-seo is a popular actress with many successful acting projects to her name. Some of them are – Money Heist: Korea – Join Economic Area, Ballerina, and Wedding Impossible.

Shohei Ohtani debuts with LA Dodgers in South Korea following Seoul series

Apart from the spotlight being taken away by actress Jeon Jong-seo at the diamond, the MLB world focused on Shohei Ohtani’s performance. The Los Angeles Dodgers star made his debut in South Korea for the first time since his $700 million contract.

Despite the team’s 14-3 win, Ohtani for a brief moment appeared to be in discomfort, adding to the fan’s stress. However, manager Dave Roberts noted that “he’s fine” and has not mentioned any health issues on that note.

This was the Dodgers’ first exhibition match. The team manager further informed that Ohtani will be gearing up against the Korean National Team on Monday. Fans are excited about the upcoming exhibition matches and also getting ready to start the regular season later in the month.

The Dodgers Seoul series gained much attention in the MLB world, thanks to Ohtani, and his shocking news break on his wife Mamiko Tanaka. The team’s spotlight was further ignited by actress Jong-seo’s appearance on the mound. After this exhibition event, the team will prep for the 2024 season, opening against the San Diego Padres.