Former professional baseball player and current broadcaster Hwang Jae-gyun attended his retirement ceremony looking neat and tidy after losing 18kg and trimming his long hair. At the ceremony held at Suwon KT Wiz Park, he showed off a much younger appearance as he bid his final farewell to fans. Having shed the nicknames he had earned in the past due to his long hair and gaunt face, Hwang Jae-gyun impressed officials at the event by demonstrating his undiminished batting skills. The event was divided into two parts, based on the concept of Hwang Jae-gyun's walk-up music from his playing days.
Hwang Jae-gyun Celebrates Retirement with KT Wiz
Former professional baseball infielder Hwang Jae-gyun held his official retirement ceremony at the KT Wiz Park on September 13, 2026. The event featured a two-part program centered on his career-long walk-up song, 'The Final Countdown' by Europe, allowing fans to commemorate his time with the team.
A New Look for a New Chapter
Following his retirement, Hwang Jae-gyun debuted a refreshed appearance, opting for a clean haircut that marks a departure from the long-haired style he adopted after his playing career. The former KT Wiz infielder, who previously played for teams including the Lotte Giants and the San Francisco Giants, appeared at the ceremony with a noticeably leaner physique.