Comedian Kim Joon-hyun is gaining unexpected popularity in the United States thanks to the broadcast of Korean professional baseball (KBO) overseas.

Yesterday (5th) KBO League Samsung Lions and the NC Dinos opening match were broadcast throughout the United States through the ESPN, a sports channel specializing in sports, and Korean professional baseball, which was unattended, attracted attention from the United States across the sea. 

In the midst of this, Kim Joon-hyun's advertisement on the outfield of the stadium also received unexpected attention. Every time the baseball is headed in the direction of the advertisement, Junsu Kim's humorous expression attracted the attention of many who watched the broadcast.
Many baseball fans showed interest by referring to Kim Joon-hyun as 'Pizza Man' or 'Pizza Guy'. Reporter Nick Aguilera of American media Cronkite also mentioned Kim Joon-hyun's advertisement as the most impressive impression after watching KBO broadcast. 
He also set the main screen of the SNS as a relay screen showing the advertisement of Kim Joon-hyun, and said, "I only saw Pizza Guy's advertisement in the game between NC Dinos and Samsung Lions. I wonder how he is having this difficult time (with Corona 19). "Wrote a post. In response, Korean netizens gave reporters the name of Kim Joon-hyun and their appearance programs. 

Another American baseball fan said, "Korean baseball outfield advertisement."

Korean netizens who have heard this reaction said, “There are more pizza ads than baseball.” “Is KPizza popular after K-pop?” It has a pleasant reaction to the back. 

(Photo = 'ByNickAguilera', 'JohnFWalsh' Twitter)

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