# Mets trot out a Korean pop star with an amazing windup for first pitch duties, Wemby plays soccer & Rosie

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-27 14:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 8.25

## Executive Summary
K-pop star Jang Won-young of IVE draws global attention after throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Mets.

## Intelligence Brief
Jang Won-young, a member of the group IVE, threw the first pitch during a game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The event also featured actor Ha Ji-won wearing Mets uniforms.


Coverage from The Korea Herald, Yahoo, and Fox News emphasizes the quality of Jang's windup and the perceived luck she brought to the team. Reports from 스포츠조선 focus on her appearance and attire during the event.


Future coverage may detail the outcome of the Mets vs Dodgers game and the specific nature of the relationship between Jang Won-young and Ha Ji-won mentioned in 매일경제.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who threw the first pitch for the Mets?
Jang Won-young, a star from the group IVE.

### Which team was the Mets playing against?
The Los Angeles Dodgers.

### Who else was mentioned as wearing Mets uniforms?
Actor Ha Ji-won.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
MLB, Korean, Rosie, Wemby, Jang Won-young, Ive Jang Won-young, Ha Ji-won, IVE

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 매일경제 | Ive Jang Won-young showed a narrow waist and a 173cm long silhouette at the same time with the first.. | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVEFVX3lxTE1OLW42eng4NXpzODNHXzdZbzVZZnJpVTJJcTYzWTVjc1FJc0NFMkFQcnlSd0Y2REIzMnpZZmdZb01VMUpJOUsxUTJpd2RwM2tfdWdfSA?oc=5) |
| WV News | Dodgers Mets Baseball | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPZmp1aFZHMEJOT3Bvdll3cElXbmF2RWQxakpUTXBYWkNKb1JGU0hzY0NyX1kyMXNwQ0x2cEJOVFBpbGpNUXBQMTRLVlZ4X0Y2RWloNF9MaDlWeGhnc1lLQWhzQlNnSk9YazlwRzh3N3VWcXB6c0dkby1ROXpXZlRGaWJaYjhJWk9vNmpnZFR0Qkl1TVZ1eUJxb2JpUVlCUEloU3lMRWhn?oc=5) |
| 조선일보 | Jang Won-young’s MLB Pitch Turns Mound into Runway | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNclQ3bUNPZFR0S3ZHakV6TkpJRmQ4U3lDZDRvdURXR1RsTjJ6VXNORlJXTWt1WVdxWU9Gd2E0TnJTZHEzUmFDWVgzVUxWQ3o4dUNkRGZ5VTVLT1RKa3NKR3VjUUJKU0VZYlNTQUdOZkpadVFxQmtpa2lxY1dOWURhZDFxN0hMUFFPQkdEV1Z3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Look: IVE attend New York Mets game, where Wonyoung throws first pitch | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPNUZRUmt3YkZLTFFSODlCNVNiM2k5QWJhdDNRQW1SRXZLWEdjc0J2WWdiM0FYR3Q4cFU5U0o1X1R6ZWJSRWUyWlRVY1VmVjFiOVFTcnpZY3VKeGh6WmtadG5acm1KV1hnaWQtX2VSN0dKTUtDeTJFd0dNU20tVE9DWTZSZFlkMHN6Mld2d3NaQ2N6OFpuWmc?oc=5) |
| upi.com | In photos: K-pop group Ive attend New York Mets game | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNeXlTS3lCa2xLMEdWMkdZa3NXTDllYm5TM2RNWWp5LW9sYUIwUE9qTlNaX1J2WlQyMlRydk43MkFxMjgzNi1KWWttcUNmRHBZMWpua0NnT3JsNmEyOW44emtDcm9nYVV0V1JaYlRjU1k1alVnbFZsSGRneEV2a3UxS3YtRXJNOWoyTGtMYUhUbGhUbVR4VGVEM3lR?oc=5) |
| starnewskorea.com | IVE Makes Historic MLB Debut as New York Mets Win: Global 'Lucky Wonyoung' | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9tY1NzeTJ4QWp5TGE1eS12Yk4tdzBtSTI5dm1HWTZpc3FydnNsZk9TSm1Kei0xUjBzdl9rNU1kajRQQXFpREdnMnpLWDN3YzJjOHFUYkp1VHUtcm54S2NrVkRIamhWZnNldWRJZjllcnNBek5lOFJv?oc=5) |
| 스포츠조선 | Jang Won-young’s MLB first pitch in a crop top showed off her slim waist... the mound turned into a runway | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOZDlMTjF4VEpwbWlZMXJyTjhjNmJRVW1IYTNnYTJDbFIyb1NYVXZNa1Q5WEhrNHhDT3E3cE5mdGdVMFg1YTU0dUtQU0o1VWtvMUFQZ005bUt0RGxkWEJDdFctZnJZVzQ5cm5VUVlKVWFINVVnU2tUbnpIcThjemxIZVN1SQ?oc=5) |
| The Korea Herald | Jang Won-young's first pitch brings Mets good luck | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTFBaSTJ5bWlQWkxCUXdIRlVHSEU5ZmtiME9FVUw0OHQ5LUZuNC15M1pNZUhKOXpicjZQc0swMjZ0Uzc4c3g5ZlExdkNfb0NEbkRId0ZYaTRrSQ?oc=5) |
| 매일경제 | Ive Jang Won-young and actor Ha Ji-won formed an unexpected number relationship by wearing Mets unif.. | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVEFVX3lxTE00RXVZXzFWUW1vWktPX1Y5YklMTnVMSHBUSmkycV9pNFhaelo1QXVweHI2bG9jTnJWWTBCaDJWMjl1clB3Z1JiS0VOUXYteXd5RTNSYw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | IVE star throws first pitch at Mets vs Dodgers | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPVFNlVGJvalotOGE5VEdNR05HTXRSM2NidlJkVlE2eHA1dDZEelN1N211b1JGM2pRVFdRVjN1M0U5OFl6eGFscHJNeFVZTGhYOE5jekhKa01HSEd2THBrSEtCX2dJS3F3cDdWSGtGb2FiMDF5SVc2ZnBWeVZzZm9xa29B?oc=5) |
| Fox News | Mets trot out a Korean pop star with an amazing windup for first pitch duties, Wemby plays soccer & Rosie | 2026-07-27 13:05 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxPTlM5dFdFLWRoMVhXSjJqSHNEXzlLVGxHdU13cU54U1ZGcWtxTVh2YWQxLUJoVUdYVkN2VTlfN1ZjZ0M2elhMR1Z1c1I3TWliSWtQU0ZFTGg1M00zQldwNm1zM3c2dVpEY0hJdV9LTU1pd283TnVjbnVxQUY4ZzhUWUktYWpGS0xfYWFHOTBVYXlEXzh0ZU54QnBtZHdSeV9qVHNCUmlrd1h1VEVlX1JEOGlXUDNrX0N6RFZraG9PZXQ?oc=5) |

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