TWICE's Jihyo draws attention with sister at baseball game as fans spot family's rising star power

Jihyo, right, and Lee Ha-eum / Xportsnews

TWICE leader Jihyo turned heads at a KBO League game over the weekend, not only for her energetic ceremonial first pitch but also for appearing alongside her younger sister, drawing renewed attention to the growing presence of the singer's family in the entertainment industry.

Jihyo and her younger sister Lee Ha-eum attended the game between the Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Sunday as the ceremonial pitcher and batter, respectively.

The sisters appeared in matching Kiwoom Heroes jerseys and greeted fans with bright smiles, quickly becoming a talking point online. Their similar facial features and cheerful energy drew praise from spectators, while fans noted how the siblings showcased different charms.

Jihyo / Xportsnews

Jihyo, known for her athletic imagee, took the mound wearing a crop top, wide-leg denim jeans and a jersey bearing her legal name, Park Ji-hyo. With her long hair tied in a ponytail, the TWICE member drew attention for her sporty styling and confident presence.

Jihyo / Xportsnews

She delivered a powerful pitch before flashing a smile to the crowd, earning loud cheers from fans in attendance.

Online commenters reacted enthusiastically, leaving remarks such as "She radiates energy," "What a healthy and beautiful image" and "A body people aspire to have."

Jihyo / Xportsnews

While Jihyo showcased a sporty and charismatic image, Lee Ha-eum impressed fans with a softer, elegant appearance. Some also noticed that Ha-eum wore a jersey featuring her stage name rather than her birth name, Park Ji-young.

Born in 1997, Jihyo debuted as the leader of TWICE in 2015 and remains one of K-pop's most recognizable female idols. The group is scheduled to hold the finale concert of its “THIS IS FOR” world tour at KSPO DOME in Seoul this July.

Interest in Jihyo's family has continued to grow in recent years.

Lee Ha-eum, born in 2002, first attracted public attention when she appeared on the MBC reality show “Home Alone” alongside her sister in 2023. Standing over 170 centimeters tall, she began working as a model in 2022 and later made her acting debut through the 2024 web drama “Request to Resign.”

Lee Ha-eum, left, and Jihyo / Xportsnews

Adding to the family's growing entertainment profile, Jihyo's youngest sister recently became a topic of discussion among K-pop fans after appearing in promotional videos for a new girl group project launched by HYBE-affiliated label ABD.

Jihyo, right, and her youngest sister / Xportsnews, captured from ABD's account

Although the group's lineup has not been fully revealed, fans quickly identified the youngest sibling and noted her resemblance to Jihyo, sparking curiosity about whether another member of the family could soon enter the K-pop spotlight.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.