KIA Tigers infielder Kim Do-young (21) expressed his determination ahead of the implementation of his pledge. 스포츠토토

Kim Do-young is already an icon of Korean baseball. Expectations were high since he joined the team, but he was the best player in the KBO league in the last 2024 season. He played in 141 games with a batting average of 0.347 with 38 homers, 109 RBIs, 143 runs, 40 steals, and OPS of 1.067. 

He became the youngest player in the history of 20 years, 10 months, 13 days and 111 games, and became the youngest player to have 30 homers and 30 steals in the least game in history. He also broke the single-season scoring record. He also made a cycling hit at the game against NC Dinos on July 23. He led his team to win the title of both the regular league and the Korean Series, and also owned the Golden Glove, the third baseman, and the youngest MVP as a fielder. 

Kim Do-young is famous for her love for fans as well as her outstanding skills. When she said, "There were fans who cheered for her in those hard days," and kept the words of support, "Doyoung, I have to live because of you." 

At the KBO Media Day, which was held ahead of the opening of the 2024 season, Kim Do-young said, "The team will select the fans through lottery and wash the car." At the same time, he said, "Only Kia cars are allowed. I'm sorry, but not other companies' cars." KIA is scheduled to fulfill its pledge on the 18th, when the exhibition game ends. 

Kim talked about this part when she met with reporters on Wednesday. "It's my first time washing my car, so I think the most important thing is not to scratch the car," Kim said. "I'll try to keep it clean as much as possible." 

Kim Do-young said, "I saw a large number of fans come to the ballpark. I think you should always do well to your fans. As many people come to see us, I think we should repay them with good games. I will do my best."