Lunar Birthdays and Leap Years: Unexpected Controversy Before Kim Doyoung's 'Youngest 40-Home Run' Record

Yesterday (the 26th), in a game against the Lotte Giants held in Gwangju, KIA Tigers player Kim Doyoung hit his 39th home run of the season.

Having broken his personal record for the most home runs in a single season, Kim Doyoung now stands just one home run away from surpassing Lee Seung-yeop's record for the youngest player in history to hit 40 home runs.

Following a debate over the standard cutoff date—which had caused a stir due to questions surrounding Lee Seung-yeop's lunar birthday registration and the application of leap years—the KBO finalized the deadline as September 6, excluding leap years, setting the stage for the official countdown.

Sports Mug brings you the highlights and interview of Kim Doyoung.

(Produced and edited by: Nam Ju-hyeon | Produced by: Sports News Department)
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