WINNER's Lee Seung Hoon Faces Criticism for Ceremonial First Pitch Performance at Baseball Game

WINNER's Lee Seung Hoon has come under fire from baseball fans after his appearance at the Lotte Giants vs. Hanhwa Eagles game on August 28 KST. Invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch, the idol took to the pitcher's mound to cheer on the home team, the Lotte Giants.

However, before throwing the ball, Lee Seung Hoon performed a dance routine to the chorus of his solo debut title track, "My Type," for about 18 seconds. While the performance was intended to entertain the crowd, it quickly drew criticism from some baseball fans.

Critics labeled the performance "unnecessary" and a "nuisance," with some fans expressing frustration over the delay it caused. Additionally, there were complaints that Lee Seung Hoon's dance "kicked up the dirt around the mound," allegedly forcing the pitcher to pat it down before the game could start.

The incident has sparked a debate online, with some fans defending the singer's efforts to bring energy to the event, while others argue that the performance disrupted the flow of the game.