Hanwha, viewership is also explosive… In the first half of the first half of the seven games with more than 3% viewership, Hanwha Exhibition
The 2025 KBO League achieved 7 million spectators for the first time in the first half (440 games). The hot air also appeared through the fan viewing data released by KBO on the 16th.
The first half of the KBO League was 1.17%, an increase of about 10%compared to the first half of the 2024 season (1.06%). The highest audience rating was Hanwha Eagles and Kia (KIA) Tigers, which was held in Kia Champions Field on June 8, with a 3.44%viewership and 81,288 viewers. The game between Hanwha and Kia reached an average of 2.93%in 11 games, with a total of 765,6087 people. The fans’ interest was drawn to the rebound Hanwha and the defending champion.
The game, which exceeded 3%of the viewership, was all Hanwha. There were five games between Kia and Hanwha, and two games between Lotte and Hanwha. In the first half of the 2024 season, there was no game of more than 3%. Ten of the top 11 games (including tied for 10) were 10 games. Traditional viewership Kia included eight games. A total of 47 games, which exceeded 2%of the audience rating, increased much compared to 26 games in the first half of last season.
The ratio of viewers through the wired / wireless relay platform also rose significantly. In the first half, UV (Unique Viewer: Customers who played more than once) increased by 40% compared to the first half of last year. In addition, the viewing time per game also increased by about 60% compared to the first half of the 2024 season, and fans’ interest in professional baseball also appeared in the wired and wireless platform viewing indicators.
KBO has been broadcasting major KBO League major games since last year. More than 10,000 visitors enjoyed the KBO League at the cinema, while relaying a total of 35 games (including All -Star) this season. In particular, the opening match between CGV Dongsuwon, CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall, and CGV Incheon showed a 96.8%seating rate of 96.8%.
The KBO All -Star Game Rating was 2.36%in five cables, and 62,7351 people watched. The KBO Futures All -Star Rating was 1.16%in five cables, with 31,8011 people.
The 2025 KBO League will start the second half on the 17th. There are 280 out of 720 games.
By Kim Yang -hee, reporter whizzer4@hani.co.kr
