[theqoo] ‘REAL LOVE FOR KOREA’ OHTANI “KOREA IS MY FAVORITE COUNTRY… I’M HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO PLAY HERE”

Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) has once again expressed his love for Korea. 

“Korea is one of my favorite countries,” Ohtani said at an official press conference at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday. I’m very happy to be able to play here,” he said. 

Ohtani had played in South Korea as a youth national team member in high school. When asked how it felt to be back in Korea, he said, “I was a high school student then, and it was different than now. Korea is one of my favorite countries. I’m very happy to come back and play baseball again. I’m very happy to be able to play here.” 

When asked about his marriage, Ohtani said, “This is the first time I’ve been out of the country with (my wife). I think it will be a good time. First of all, I think I need to make sure I do what I can. I think it will be a good memory for everyone. I will have to focus on my play.” 

1. He really has good manners

2. Ohtani🫶🫶

3. Thank you

4. The fans’ reception when he arrived at the airport was already so enthusiasticㅋㅋ

5. Phew, he’s even good with words

6. Prettyㅠ please come over here a lot🙏

7. So Ohtani was a good person~

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9. Seeing how he kept posting emojis of the Korean flag makes me realize that he really must like Korea. This person is impossible to dislike

10. Thank you for the lip serviceㅋㅋㅋ I wish you the best for the competition