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The Samsung Lions planned a fan appreciation event after winning the 2026 Korean Series.
The professional baseball Samsung Lions will hold a celebration event at Everland on the 17th to commemorate winning the 2026 Korean Series.
This event, attended by 2,000 fans, was planned to fulfill the club's promise to win and to thank the fans for their support throughout the season.
The 1,000 fans promised by the Samsung team and the additional 1,000 recruited by Everland will attend, and 26 players will visit the event venue and interact with the fans.
The athletes arriving at Everland on the afternoon of the 17th will hold a special event with fans at the Four Seasons Garden after a commemorative parade and enjoy a congratulatory performance by singer Woody.
Afterwards, they will be divided into groups and ride rides and eat snacks with fans. The schedule will end with watching fireworks.
A photo zone with the actual Korean Series championship trophy will also be installed at the event venue.
Fans who wish to participate can apply through the Everland mobile application by 4 p.m. on the 13th.
1,000 people selected by lottery will receive a free invitation to Everland on the day of the event, including one accompanying person.

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