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Time Business News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Gangnam Baseball Stadium Guide: Nearby Attractions and Pool Salons to Visit
Visiting Seoul and want a day full of excitement, local culture, and luxury relaxation? Look no further than Gangnam Baseball Stadium and its surrounding attractions. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or just curious about Korean baseball culture, a day at the stadium offers much more than just a game. What makes the experience even more rewarding is how easily you can transition from cheering in the stands to unwinding at a premium pool salon nearby. In this detailed guide, we'll walk you through step-by-step how to make the most of your visit to Gangnam Baseball Stadium and what nearby sights, eateries, and luxurious pool salons you shouldn't miss. ✅ Step 1: Arrive at Gangnam Baseball Stadium While there isn't a stadium officially named 'Gangnam Baseball Stadium,' Jamsil Baseball Stadium, home to the LG Twins and Doosan Bears, is commonly grouped under Gangnam due to its proximity and ease of access from Gangnam Station. 🏟️ What to Expect: KBO League games with loud, enthusiastic crowds with loud, enthusiastic crowds Cheerleaders, mascots, and coordinated chants Affordable tickets ranging from ₩10,000 to ₩30,000 ranging from ₩10,000 to ₩30,000 Food stands offering fried chicken, beer, tteokbokki, and more How to Get There: From Gangnam Station (Line 2), take the subway to Sports Complex Station. It's a 2-minute walk from Exit 5. ✅ Step 2: Explore the Stadium Grounds Before the Game Arrive at least 30–45 minutes early to soak in the pre-game atmosphere. Things to Do: Take photos with team mascots Browse merchandise booths for jerseys and souvenirs for jerseys and souvenirs Try Korean-style stadium snacks Observe how locals engage in the baseball culture — it's vibrant and interactive! ✅ Step 3: Enjoy the Game (2–3 Hours of Energy and Excitement) Once inside, you'll quickly see that Korean baseball is an experience like no other. Expect: Dedicated fan sections with songs and cheers for each player with songs and cheers for each player Giant foam hands and dancing cheerleaders A friendly crowd atmosphere perfect for families and tourists Tip: Book a third-base or first-base seat for the best view and fan action. For those seeking privacy and style, 강남풀싸롱 offers the perfect blend of comfort and luxury. ✅ Step 4: Post-Game Dining Near the Stadium After the game, you'll be hungry — and thankfully, the surrounding area is packed with options. Top Eats Nearby: Samgyeopsal Restaurants – Enjoy Korean BBQ grilled at your table. Gukbap Joints – Try a hot bowl of beef soup with rice (soul food after a game). Cafés & Dessert Spots – Many stylish cafés serve everything from bingsu to artisanal cakes. Street Food Vendors – For a quick bite, grab hotteok, fish cake, or spicy rice cakes. ✅ Step 5: Head Back Toward Gangnam and Relax at a Premium Pool Salon Now that you've experienced the thrill of the game, it's time for unwind mode. In central Gangnam, you'll find some of Seoul's most elegant pool salons — quiet, private spaces for relaxation. 🧖 What Is a Gangnam Pool Salon? A pool salon is a private wellness suite offering: Heated pools or Jacuzzis Massage therapy services Aromatherapy and ambient lighting Refreshments like tea, fruit, or even champagne Private suites perfect for individuals or couples ✅ Step 6: Choose the Right Pool Salon (Our Recommendations) 🔹 La Spa Gangnam Private pool and sauna suites Couples-friendly packages Located near Gangnam Station, Exit 11 🔹 Aqua Room Gangnam Focus on hydrotherapy and aromatherapy Minimalist luxury rooms with smart lighting 🔹 V Therapy Lounge More wellness-oriented Offers full-body massage + Jacuzzi package Prices Range: ₩100,000–₩300,000 depending on the service and duration. ✅ Step 7: Settle In for 1–2 Hours of Total Relaxation Once you've arrived and checked in, the experience shifts to total calm. Here's what to do: Soak in the warm pool or Jacuzzi for muscle relief Enjoy a massage or facial treatment Sip a drink while lounging in a plush robe Use in-room entertainment (music, LED mood lights) This is your time to recover, reflect, and recharge after a high-energy game. ✅ Step 8: End Your Day in Style After your visit to the pool salon, you can: Take a peaceful night walk through Dosan Park or Apgujeong or Grab a cocktail at a rooftop bar in Gangnam in Gangnam Return to your hotel feeling pampered and relaxed 🔁 Bonus: Make It a Weekend Routine If you're staying in Seoul for a few days, consider repeating this itinerary with variations: Try a night game next time Visit a different pool salon with a new aesthetic Add nearby attractions like COEX Aquarium or Bongeunsa Temple From the roaring crowds at Gangnam Baseball Stadium (Jamsil) to the tranquil pools and massages of Gangnam's luxury salons, this guide gives you the perfect day of Korean energy and elegance. It's not just about baseball or relaxation alone — it's about experiencing the full range of emotion and rejuvenation in one of Asia's most exciting cities. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Korea Herald
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Ex-KBO manager Lee Kwang-hwan dies at 77
Lee Kwang-hwan, who managed the LG Twins to the 1994 Korean Series title with a revolutionary use of his pitching staff, died Wednesday at age 77. Lee had been receiving treatment for lung issues on the southern island of Jeju in recent weeks. Lee managed four franchises for 11 seasons total in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), including two stints with the Twins. In 1994, he led the Seoul-based club to their second Korean Series championship. Lee was also the inaugural manager of the Woori (currently Kiwoom) Heroes in 2008, after they had taken the place of the cash-strapped Hyundai Unicorns. Lee lasted just one season there and it ended up being his final KBO managerial job. Lee had 608 wins as manager, the 11th-highest total in league history. After serving as a hitting coach for the OB (currently Doosan) Bears from 1982 to 1985, Lee received coaching training overseas, first with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 1986 and then with the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball in 1987. He returned to South Korea to begin his managerial career with the Bears in 1989. Lee is largely credited with installing a starting rotation system and specializing roles for relief pitchers during his first tour of duty with the Twins in the mid-1990s. While other KBO teams were running their pitchers into the ground, with a starter one day coming out of the bullpen the next day, Lee's Twins had starters go every five days. In 1995, Lee opened a baseball museum on Jeju and donated about 3,000 pieces of baseball memorabilia from his personal collection. Lee served as head of the KBO's player development committee from 2006 to 2007, and again from 2013 to 2019. He also helped nurture future coaches as the director of the KBO Baseball Academy from 2010 to 2015. In his last public appearance, Lee threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Twins' season-opening game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on March 22 this year. All five games for Wednesday had fans and players observe a moment of silence in Lee's honor before their start. Players and coaches lined up outside their dugouts and took off their caps before bowing their heads for a few seconds, while fans in the stands did the same, as stadium scoreboards displayed Lee's photos from his managerial days. (Yonhap)
Al Arabiya
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Dietrich Enns returns to MLB after 1,371 days to pitch 5 scoreless innings in start for Tigers
Dietrich Enns probably won't have to wait another 1,371 days for another chance to pitch in the major leagues. Enns threw five scoreless innings while allowing only one single and two walks in a start for Detroit on Thursday in the Tigers' 8–0 win over the Athletics. It was the 34-year-old left-hander's first big league game since September 24, 2021. 'He's earned the right to pitch again in some capacity,' Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. 'We're looking forward to getting him out there after we get him his normal rest and see if it's going to be in the bullpen. Is he going to be starting? I don't know. But it's going to be in the big leagues.' For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. After pitching the past three years in Japan and Korea, Enns went to spring training this year with the Tigers on a minor league deal. The former Central Michigan University pitcher got called up from Triple-A Toledo for his Detroit debut in the series finale against the Athletics. 'That was always the goal to get back,' Enns said. 'Use those stops along the way wherever I was to hone the craft and get better and try and be as good as I can when I'm at the major league level.' Enns's last big league appearance had been two innings in relief for Tampa Bay against Miami at the end of the 2021 season. He was with the Seibu Lions in Japan from 2022–23 before going 13–6 last year for the LG Twins in South Korea. The Athletics were retired 1-2-3 on eight pitches in the first inning. Enns struck out four while throwing 55 of 77 pitches for strikes to the 17 batters he faced. 'That was incredible. I mean, good for him and obviously good for our team and good for the organization. A lot of people contributed to this moment,' Hinch said. 'Dietrich came in and stayed under control and stayed within himself from all the excitement and the return after a thousand days or whatever it's been. Delivered a great performance at a time when we needed it. So, hats off to him and everyone around him that helped get him to this moment.' Enns made only his second start in 12 big league games. He has a 3–0 record, the first two wins coming in relief against the Tigers when he was pitching for Tampa Bay in 2021. He pitched in two games with one start for Minnesota in 2017. 'Did exactly what he needed to do… Stuck to the plan and got a lot of quick outs,' catcher Jake Rogers said. 'He did a really good job of just being in the zone with all of his pitches and giving me the reins of kind of going a lot of different ways. He kept them off balance.'
New York Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
A journey of more than 1,000 days led Dietrich Enns back to the major leagues
DETROIT — In his first inning back in the major leagues, Detroit Tigers left-hander Dietrich Enns retired the side on eight pitches. He struck out Nick Kurtz on a 94 mph fastball, generated a pulsating swing and miss, and started walking off the mound. He pointed both index fingers to the sky. This was the validation, the culmination of a journey that spanned 1,371 days and multiple continents. It involved countless nights of uncertainty but also three-plus years of defiant belief. Advertisement Thursday was Enns' first major-league appearance since he threw 22 innings for the Rays in 2021. He spent two seasons pitching for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. Last season, he logged more than 167 innings with the LG Twins of the KBO. Such travels were really nothing new. A Central Michigan product and 19th-round draft choice in 2012, Enns debuted with the Twins in 2017 and threw only four innings. He grinded in the minors, played winter ball in Venezuela and had a stint in indy ball before returning with the Rays in '21. So Japan? Korea? Wherever he was, he always believed he could return to this stage. 'That was always the goal, to get back,' Enns said. 'Use those stops along the way, wherever I was, to hone the craft and get better and try and be as good as I can when I'm at the major-league level.' Such dreams do not always come to fruition for players like this. When Enns signed with the Tigers as a minor-league free agent this winter, he did so as a pitcher about to embark on his age-34 season. An Illinois native who attended Central Michigan, he had familiarity with the Tigers, even earned his lone two MLB wins against Detroit. He was given an opportunity but promised nothing. He threw left-handed, had a crafty arsenal and displayed down-to-earth people skills that made him a fast fit in the Tigers' spring training clubhouse. But he might not have ascended back to the game's highest level without the tweaks he implemented over the past four months. 'He has dove right in with our pitching group,' Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said, 'which I think is a cool story in itself. He's not just doing the same thing over and over again hoping for a new opportunity.' The work started early in spring. Tigers director of pitching Gabe Ribas suggested Enns start experimenting with a so-called kick change. The latest designer trend in pitching involves a pitcher spiking his middle finger and giving the ball a subtle 'kick' to alter its spin axis. The goal is to catch seam-shifted wake, to create a changeup release more suitable for pitchers whose wrists supinate rather than pronate. Enns began playing around with the pitch during spring training. He liked its shape, kept experimenting until he got it down. 'From the get-to, it's been a great organization to be a part of,' Enns said. 'Their pitching development is just unmatched. … I feel like it's the right place to find those little improvements, if they're willing to work with guys no matter how old, how young or anything like that.' Ballgame. Tigers 8, Athletics 0. Check out the pitchers DET used today: Dietrich Enns – Spent 3 years in Japan/KBOBrenan Hanifee – Minor-league FATyler Holton – DFA'd by the D-BacksChase Lee – Sidearm walk-on at AlabamaWill Vest – 12th rd pick, once a Mariners Rule 5 pick — Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) June 26, 2025 Enns made other adjustments, too. Tightening up his slider. More tiny shifts in grips and movements that all resulted in a pitcher who Thursday had command of a five-pitch arsenal. Facing the Athletics, Enns generated 13 swings and misses, including five with that changeup. He yielded only one hit in five scoreless innings. He walked two batters and struck out four in an 8-0 Tigers victory. Advertisement 'He did a really good job of just being in the zone with all his pitches and giving me the reins (to go) a lot of different ways,' catcher Jake Rogers said. 'We kept them off balance. Going fastballs, in, up, down if he needed to, changeups down if he needed to. Really, it was in the zone with everything, which makes it a lot easier to call a game.' As he vexed an A's lineup that swung aggressively from the jump, Enns had more than 20 friends and family members in the stands. Some were relatives who traveled from his hometown in Illinois. Some were college friends who now live in Detroit and took off work to come see him pitch. Their attire was representative of his journey. A few old college teammates wore Central Michigan polos. Others wore his jersey from NPB. Enns let loose small displays of emotion throughout his long-awaited return — there was the sky-point in the first inning, then an exclamation after he generated a double-play ball to escape the third. His day was done after the five scoreless innings, and Hinch met Enns in the dugout with a firm handshake and a tap on the chest. 'Dietrich came in and stayed under control,' Hinch said. 'He stayed within himself with all the excitement and the return after 1,000 days or whatever it's been and delivered a great performance at a time where we needed it. Hats off to him and everyone around him that helped get him to this moment.' Enns mostly downplayed the idea that this was like a second debut. At his locker after the game, it seemed as though the magnitude of the moment still had not set in. He planned to find a restaurant to relax with family and friends after the game, to thank those in his circle who stuck with him throughout the journey, to cherish those who drove four-plus hours to come see him pitch. 'A lot closer than Japan or Korea,' he said. Advertisement The Tigers' pitching staff remains in flux. Reese Olson could return from a rehab assignment as soon as next week. It's unclear whether Enns will remain a starter or work in relief. But after a stellar return to the major leagues, one thing is clear. 'I told him yesterday when he got here, 'You can help us win,'' Hinch said. 'He's earned the right to pitch again in some capacity. … Is it gonna be in the bullpen? Is he gonna be starting? I don't know, but it's gonna be in the big leagues.'
Korea Herald
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
KBO surpasses 1 mln fans in fewest games
The South Korean baseball league said Sunday it has topped the 1 million mark in season attendance in the fewest games in its history. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said after three of the five games on Sunday were sold out, its 10 teams had combined to draw 1,059,380 fans after a record 60 games. The previous mark had been 65 games it took to reach 1 million fans in 2012. The league-leading LG Twins extended their sellout streak to seven games at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, where they defeated the Kia Tigers 5-1 in front of 23,750 fans. At Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, some 235 kilometers southeast of the Seoul, the home team Samsung Lions blanked the Hanwha Eagles 10-0 with 24,000 fans on hand. The Lotte Giants hosted the Doosan Bears before a sellout crowd of 22,665 fans at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan, about 320 kilometers southeast of the capital. The SSG Landers had 18,679 fans at their 23,000-seat Incheon SSG Landers Field in Incheon, just west of Seoul, for their 1-0 win over the KT Wiz. Gocheok Sky Dome, with a capacity of 16,000, had 7,041 fans for the game between the home team Kiwoom Heroes and the NC Dinos. There have been 30 sellouts so far this season. Last year, the KBO established new records with 10.88 million fans and 221 sellouts. (Yonhap)
