Singer Lee Chan-won to Make Special Appearance as Caster on 'Strongest Baseball'

Singer Lee Chan-won is set to appear as a special caster on the upcoming episode of 'Strongest Baseball' airing on the 23rd.

The 138th episode of JTBC's 'Strongest Baseball', airing on the 23rd, will feature a special match between the Strongest Breakers and a team of top high school baseball players from Seoul. This special match, which took place on November 16th last year at Gocheok Sky Dome, was the second live game of 'Strongest Baseball' 2025 and garnered attention with idol Miyeon's ceremonial first pitch and singer Lee Chan-won's transformation into a special caster.

With a match full of highlights anticipated, the experience of KBO legends and the youthful energy of high school baseball players are expected to be key points of interest. Fans are looking forward to the seasoned gameplay and thrilling performance of KBO legends like MVP pitcher Yoon Suk-min, captain Kim Tae-kyun, and ace pitcher Oh Joo-won.

The team of top high school players from Seoul includes notable prospects for the 2027 rookie draft, such as Deoksu High's Eom Jun-sang, Park Hyun-min, Kyungdong High's Yong Seok-min, and Cheongwon High's Lee San. There is much curiosity about whether these spirited high school champions will showcase their full potential.

The chemistry between special caster Lee Chan-won, caster Han Myung-jae, and special commentator Min Byung-hun is another point of anticipation for this special match. Known as an avid baseball fan, Lee Chan-won's extensive knowledge and witty commentary are expected to bring laughter at just the right moments.

The 138th episode of 'Strongest Baseball' will air on the 23rd at 10:30 PM.

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr