Fire Fighters, wrote Korean baseball history → ‘Perfect Game’ (Fire Baseball)

TV Jun 03, 2025

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‘Fireworks Baseball’ has truly demonstrated the true value of baseball entertainment by achieving the great record of a ‘perfect game’ that will remain in the history of Korean baseball.

In episode 5 of the baseball entertainment program ‘Fireworks Baseball’, which was first released on the Studio C1 official YouTube channel at 8 PM on the 2nd, the Fireworks Fighters achieved an unprecedented record of a ‘perfect game’ against Gyeongbuk High School, led by Lee Dae-eun’s ironclad defense and Jeong Ui-yoon’s three-run homer.

The game started with the Fire Fighters ‘attack.Gyeongbuk High School attempted a counterattack by sending ace Kang Yeon-woo, who throws fastballs of over 140 km/h, as the starting pitcher.The Fighters completely turned the tide with Jeong Ui-yoon’s three-run home run in the third inning.

As Park Chan-hyung, Lim Sang-woo, and Choi Su-hyeon reached base with consecutive walks to create a foundation for scoring, the center batting lineup’s Lee Dae-ho and Jeong Ui-yoon each hit a hit and a home run, scoring 5 runs in an instant to complete the ‘big inning.’

Also, Lee Dae-eun showed efficient pitching by completing 3 innings with 28 pitches on the mound, and from the 4th inning, the tension increased as the shutout and no-hit records were mentioned.

Kim Seon-woo, who was in charge of the commentary, cautiously predicted, “If this continues, a record could be set,” and the Fighters ‘dugout was also trembling.The players who had been whispering, “Shutout,” and “No-hitter,” began to restrain their mouths, saying, “You can’ t say that.The record will be broken.”

After that, in the 7th inning, the Fighters added 2 more points with consecutive hits by Lee Dae-ho, Jeong Ui-yoon, and Jeong Seong-hun, widening the score to 7:0.The mood has already shifted to the Fighters ‘side, but there is only one variable left.Whether Lee Dae-eun will achieve a perfect game or not.

When Manager Kim Sung-geun ordered a pitcher change, Lee Dae-eun pleaded with a sincere look in his eyes, saying, “I’ll come down after I get one hit.Please give me a chance.” The manager readily accepted.

In a situation where tension and concentration were at their peak, Lee Dae-eun finished the 9th inning with a perfect pitch that did not allow a single runner until the end.It was a ‘team perfect’ created by the concentration and will of all the players.

In this way, the Fire Fighters achieved the record of a perfect game, which is difficult even for KBO professional team, in the genre of ‘entertainment’.This dramatic game created by the pitcher, batter, and fielders brought cheers from baseball fans as well as entertainment viewers.

Episode 5 of ‘Fireworks Baseball’ surpassed 100,000 viewers in just 17 minutes after its initial release.The peak concurrent viewership was a whopping 224,000, solidifying its status as a baseball entertainment program with national popularity.

Next week’s broadcast will feature the first direct match between the Fire Fighters, who made baseball history by completing a cold victory and a perfect game, and Dongguk University, a college baseball powerhouse.You can see if the Fighters can continue their winning streak against a formidable challenger on the 9th at 8 PM on the Studio C1 official YouTube channel.

Photo courtesy of StudioC1 Episode 5 capture

Jo com -woon, reporter for Donga.com madduxly@donga

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