The 2026 KBO All-Star Game, known as the “Festival of Stars,” was held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on July 11. Many of the best players in Korean professional baseball gathered for this special event. With thousands of fans cheering in the stadium, the Nanum All-Stars defeated the Dream All-Stars 10-2. However, this game was more meaningful than a normal All-Star Game because it was the final KBO All-Star Game to be held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

   The Nanum All-Stars were made up of players from the LG Twins, Hanwha Eagles, NC Dinos, KIA Tigers, and Kiwoom Heroes. The Dream All-Stars included players from the Doosan Bears, Lotte Giants, Samsung Lions, SSG Landers, and KT Wiz. During the regular season, these players compete against each other for their own teams. However, for the All-Star Game, they joined together and played as one team.

From the beginning of the game, the Nanum All-Stars showed strong batting. Their players continued to get hits and create scoring chances. By the end of the game, the team had recorded 22 hits, setting a new KBO All-Star Game record for the most hits by one team. With powerful hitting from many players, Nanum increased its lead and finally won the game 10-2.

   Players from the Hanwha Eagles especially stood out during the game. Catcher Heo In-seo, who was playing in his first All-Star Game, recorded four hits and one RBI in five at-bats. Even though it was his first appearance on the All-Star stage, he showed confidence and excellent batting skills.

The competition for the title of “Mr. All-Star,” the Most Valuable Player of the game, was also interesting. Hanwha Eagles players Moon Hyun-bin, Lee Do-yoon, and Heo In-seo were all strong candidates after their impressive performances. In the final voting, Heo In-seo received the most support and was named Mr. All-Star. Winning the award in his first All-Star Game made the moment even more special for him.

Other players also received awards for their performances. Moon Hyun-bin recorded four hits and won the Outstanding Hitter Award. Ryu Hyun-jin received the Outstanding Pitcher Award, while Doosan Bears player Park Jun-soon won the Outstanding Defensive Player Award. These players showed their skills and gave baseball fans many exciting moments.

   However, the result and the awards were not the only reasons why the 2026 All-Star Game was special. This was the 14th and final KBO All-Star Game held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. Opened in 1982, Jamsil Baseball Stadium has been an important place in the history of Korean professional baseball for more than 40 years.

   Many famous players have played on the field at Jamsil, and countless important games have taken place there. Baseball fans have experienced both the happiness of victory and the disappointment of defeat in the stadium. For many people, Jamsil is not simply a baseball stadium. It is a place filled with memories.

   To remember the history of the stadium, the KBO chose “RE - ALL STARS, ALL MEMORIES” as the theme of the 2026 All-Star Game. The theme was created to look back at the history of Jamsil and remember the special moments that players and fans shared there.

   The KBO also prepared several special events and contents about the stadium’s history. Fans were able to remember famous records and important moments from past games. Special items related to Jamsil Baseball Stadium were also introduced to celebrate the final All-Star Game at the stadium.

   There were also many events for fans during the game. Players showed funny and creative performances that are rarely seen during regular-season games. After the bottom of the fifth inning, Korean singer WOODZ gave a special performance and made the atmosphere even more exciting. Baseball, music, and entertainment came together and turned Jamsil Baseball Stadium into a huge festival.

   Since 1982, Jamsil Baseball Stadium has been at the center of many important moments in Korean baseball. Major professional games and international competitions have been held there, and many records have been created on its field. For players, it has been a place to prove their skills. For fans, it has been a place to support their favorite teams and create unforgettable memories.

   Because of this long history, the 2026 KBO All-Star Game was more than just a baseball game. It was a chance for players and fans to look back on the history of Jamsil Baseball Stadium. Fans gave loud cheers to the All-Star players, and the players answered with exciting performances on the field.

   The Nanum All-Stars’ 10-2 victory and Heo In-seo’s Mr. All-Star award will be remembered as important moments from the 2026 KBO All-Star Game. At the same time, the game will also be remembered as the final “Festival of Stars” held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

   For more than four decades, Jamsil Baseball Stadium has shared many unforgettable moments with Korean baseball fans. The final All-Star Game at Jamsil was not only an ending, but also a moment to remember the past and look toward the future of Korean baseball. With great plays and the loud cheers of fans, the 2026 KBO All-Star Game became a special part of Korean baseball history.

△Kim Jihwan English Reporter