'Baseball Genius' Lim Chan-kyu Hired as Daily Manager for Fifty Fifty... 190cm Giant's Unexpected 'Delicate Support'

LG Twins' homegrown ace Lim Chan-kyu is sweating it out not on the mound but in the entertainment field.

The Tving original 〈Baseball Genius Lim Chan-kyu〉 will showcase the daily manager challenge of 'the genius who only knows baseball' Lim Chan-kyu in its 5th episode, which will be released today at 6 PM. In this episode, he transforms into the manager of the global rookie group Fifty Fifty and dives into the unfamiliar entertainment tasks.

Lim Chan-kyu starts his busy day with artist pickups in the early morning, driving to fan meeting locations, and managing lunch for rehearsal sites, taking on the relentless duties of a manager. Notably, the 190cm tall pitcher carefully takes Polaroid photos of the members and films challenge videos, providing 'delicate support,' which reportedly brought unexpected fun to the on-site staff.

Additionally, Lim Chan-kyu takes charge of the highlight of the fan meeting, the high-touch event, showcasing his struggles, while the genuine reactions of the Fifty Fifty members towards their 'giant manager' add a unique chemistry to the mix. There is anticipation for the comedic synergy that Lim Chan-kyu's unique charm will create when meeting the lively members.

Will the seasoned sense of a 15-year professional baseball player work in the entertainment field? The 5th episode of 〈Baseball Genius Lim Chan-kyu〉 capturing Lim Chan-kyu's real survival story will be exclusively released on Tving today (9th) at 6 PM.