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Nowadays, long-haired athletes with long hair have increased in professional baseball. 'Long-haired wind' is blowing because the desire of players to change the atmosphere and the change of leaders to respect personality are combined.

Reporter Jungwoo Kim.

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Lotte Kim Won-jung, who transformed into a finishing pitcher in this year's start, has a completely different look.

Abandoned the old style that was short, and turned into a 'long-haired pitcher' who grew his head to the back of his neck.

I'm settling for a new position in the practice game, and I believe that Kim Won-jung has the effect of changing his hair.

[Kim Wonjoong / Lotte Pitcher: I think that touching your head can be one such tool that can erase your thoughts. It is said to be a deception (hiding the ball) in a funny way, and that would be good.] After

Joo Sang-woo, Kiwoom, who had raised his head to take off his hat last year, became the best finishing pitcher, long hair became a hot trend in baseball.

Hanwha Kim Beom-soo raised his head in honor of the great pitcher Lee Sang-hoon of the nickname 'Sam Son'.

Several 'long-haired players' with different stories have appeared, such as kt Ha Jun-ho, who wants to create a stronger impression.

Samsung Jang Pil-jun has earned the nickname 'Chuno' by raising his shaggy hair, mustache and beard.

It is also the background of the 'long-haired wind' that the number of young leaders who respect the individuality of players increases.

Fans are hoping that players who have changed their mood with an intense head shape will perform hotly.

(Video editing: Young Taek Oh)