Life is Easier If You're Handsome-Chapter 203

Baseball, of course, was live-broadcasted.

Which meant many people saw Kim Donghu’s first pitch.

A sea of cameras, commentators, casters, players, and spectators.

A huge number of people witnessed Kim Donghu’s first pitch clearly.

"He throws well, but this is beyond just ‘good,’ right?"

This wasn’t someone who had simply played baseball in school or participated in adult baseball leagues.

This was the level of someone who could be signed right now if they wanted to.

Especially the players—they were absolutely stunned.

"How fast was that?"

"133..."

"133? 133?!"

A curveball? A curveball at 133 mph?

Why is a celebrity throwing a ball that fast? That’s something you’d see in Major League Baseball.

They checked the camera multiple times, unsure if they had seen it right, and also double-checked the speed gun to make sure nothing was wrong.

But the result—133 mph—was an undeniable fact.

"That's insane, insane! He should’ve been a baseball player, not an actor."

"What about boxing? He already has an Olympic gold medal in heavyweight boxing."

"Still, baseball. Throwing a curve like that... That means his fastball must be around 150 mph."

"We’ll see, we need to watch him throw more to know... he might throw even faster."

The atmosphere was odd.

Usually, a first pitch is just a one-time event.

It’s meant to be a fun event, and it’s rare for someone to get more than one pitch.

But then...

"Can we... just throw two more pitches for fun?"

"What?"

"Well, if we work things out with the other team, we can make it feel like a real batting experience, with an actual batter stepping up."

"What do you mean 'batting'? Are you crazy? What if the ball hits someone? Are you going to take responsibility?"

Everyone was thrown off by the strange request.

It was unprecedented, but it wasn’t exactly breaking any major unwritten rules.

"The first pitch is supposed to be fun, right? Something to get the crowd excited."

Isn’t that itself the perfect kind of event?

Did the Dragons sense this and feel the need to say something?

Unable to hold back, the away team spoke up first.

"Is he really going to throw more pitches?"

Normally, you throw once, take a photo, maybe wave, and it’s over.

But now, unexpectedly, a discussion started around Kim Donghu.

Of course, it couldn’t go on for too long.

The crowd was waiting, and the game had to start eventually.

So, the conclusion was made.

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"Let’s ask Donghu."

"No, no, that’s too much pressure, isn’t it? If we gather everyone and ask him for two more pitches..."

Just two more pitches.

That was the request.

The timing wasn’t bad, but the real issue was whether Kim Donghu would agree.

It could be an uncomfortable situation, and asking him could be seen as rude.

But then, right at that moment...

"I don’t mind."

Kim Donghu, who had already assessed the situation, made the decision quickly and confidently.

His voice was loud enough for everyone to hear, and the situation became clear.

‘There are plenty of fans here, so why not give them a little extra?'

Kim Donghu, eager to give the fans a great experience, decided to throw two more pitches.

Right after the first pitch ended...

[What happens when Kim Donghu seriously throws a pitch (GIF warning)]

(GIF)

The first pitch was a simple curve—"133" mph(GIF)

From the second pitch onward, the batter was in position, and Donghu’s focus instantly changed.(GIF)

The ball was thrown, and it was a sinker at 151 mph. LMAO!(GIF)

The batter, Taegun, stood there frozen, unable to even swing, and was promptly removed.(GIF)

The third pitch was a slider at 140 mph—unbelievable!(GIF)

The away team just stood there, too, before being taken off the field.

This is basically MLB-level, right?

We’re not sure about the movement yet, but his speed and control are insane.

Someone just needs to scout him, send him to the U.S., and raise Korea’s profile.

Wow, this guy is an actor?

He also does boxing!Wow, he boxes too? Maybe he should stick to baseball.He’s also an actor—triple ten million sales, just broke records for commercial films.Wow... but seriously, he should do baseball!!!Kim Donghu, how did you not play baseball? Why not?

Donghu, come join our team! If you’re with us, we’ll win the series for sure.

Let’s make him a batter too... Oh wait, that might be a bit of an ego issue.

Batting is risky!Pitching is the dangerous part, LOL. Can Kim Donghu handle it if the ball goes out of bounds?[Today, it's 100% confirmed]

Kim Donghu <<< this guy is the ultimate in sports and entertainment.

He’s now the number one pick for any variety show related to sports.

How many articles were written about his first pitch today? LOL

This guy is a constant blue-chip prospect.

The fact is, Kim Donghu should be playing baseball.

The fact is, Kim Donghu should be boxing.

The fact is, Kim Donghu listed “actor” first on his profile.

[What’s really annoying about the Dragons]

The fact that Kim Donghu’s dad is a fan! That’s the only reason he gets this kind of luck.

If you have any conscience, just let him throw one more pitch before fall.

I’ll be watching Kim Donghu throw a pitch at Sajik Stadium, for sure.

Baeku, LOL, that’s an old guy.

“For sure”? That’s hilarious.

Can’t hide the excitement.

Honestly, I want to see this happen.

Seriously, they should do it. This is a must.

We also want to see Kim Donghu’s first pitch in person.

[Kim Donghu’s YouTube and sports news are exploding right now]

Based on his speed and control, people are already comparing him to MLB-level pitching.

Forget it!!! Just send Kim Donghu to our team!

His waitlist is insanely long already, dude.

Thanks, we’ll take him from here.

[So why didn’t he throw a fastball? LOL]

Was he worried it would hit 100 mph?

That’s the most likely reason.

He’s probably saving his real MLB-level stuff for later.

Maybe he’s going for the perfect finish?

But was that a full effort? It didn’t seem like it.

We’re analyzing it right now.

All the analysts around the country are on the case.

Kim Donghu’s MLB chances are going up.

Meanwhile, Kim Donghu is over here preparing for boxing. LOL.The community went wild.

***

"Donghu, is there anything you can't do?"

"Huh? All of a sudden?"

"No... I just had that thought randomly."

Seokho’s unexpected praise made me shrug my shoulders.

"You really seem to be good at everything."

"Have you been getting a lot of business emails like this?"

"Yeah, some teams are seriously asking for a tryout... and things like that."

"There are tons about the first pitch too, people just want to see you."

It was clear that Seokho hadn’t expected the first pitch to have such a massive marketing impact.

He seemed genuinely surprised, saying it had been a huge benefit for the company.

"Honestly, this is like an advertisement worth tens of millions."

"Really?"

"Since baseball is such a popular sport, it’s a massive hit."

Seokho showed me the list of CF (commercial film) inquiries he had received.

Every single one was a major brand.

"From alcohol to... I mean, look at all this. You’re exploding in popularity, Donghu!"

"Yeah, the first pitch really worked wonders."

"It’s not just the pitch, your skills are no joke."

Everyone’s dying to know how fast your fastball can go.

We should use that on your social media to promote it.

While chatting with Seokho about everything,

the final conclusion was that I couldn’t shoot the CFs right away.

"Looks like I need to focus on training and put entertainment on hold for now."

"Yeah, that’s the only way."

Unfortunately, I couldn’t proceed with the CFs immediately,

but we’d have to wait until after September.

"But, hey, it’s actually an opportunity! Once you win that gold medal at the Asian Games, right? Your market value will skyrocket!"

"Sounds great, and then we’ll see the Netflix movie premiere."

"Oh, right, that’s next month, isn’t it? Time flies."

It was for Cannes, after all.

The real challenge would be getting an invitation first.

And sure enough, in mid-April,

I received the official invitation from Cannes, and the rest of the Cut the Knot team packed their bags and headed out.

Speaking of Cannes... it’s in France.

And in France, there's Yerim.

'If I’m lucky, I might meet Yerim and Chisako.'

It was a random thought that popped into my head.

'Well, there’s just one thing I have to do now.'

I prayed that Cut the Knot would do well in Cannes,

and in the meantime, I focused on my training.

That was all I could do.

"Are we leaving tomorrow?"

"Yeah, we’re going."

It was finally time to go back to Drake Gym.

***

In May, while Kim Donghu was immersed in his training,

and Cannes was making France busier than ever,

a young Asian woman, despite her age, was steadily taking over the modeling world.

She widened her eyes at a piece of news.

"Netflix? Kim Donghu is in it?"

"Yeah, he’s going to show it at Cannes first. Isn’t that exciting?"

"What’s the genre?"

"Romance! The co-star is a rookie! Isn’t that exciting?"

"Is Kim Donghu really in it?"

Her voice was {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} slightly excited.

But then...

"No, Kim Donghu isn’t participating."

"Oh... I see."

Her tone dropped immediately after hearing the news.

"It’s getting harder to wait, huh? Such a shame."

"By the way, Yerim, you know Donghu, right?"

"Yeah, they know each other really well."

Yerim, the rising model who was capturing global attention, flashed a seductive smile and checked her schedule.

'Cannes, huh?'

Maybe it was fate, or perhaps just coincidence,

but her schedule was perfectly free.

'Maybe I’ll just go visit.'

She had been invited after all.

'And, of course, I’m curious about the woman he’s doing a romance scene with.'

She felt the strong urge to head to Cannes.