Lotte's Park Geun-seo's Father's 'La Bamba' Becomes a Hot Topic! The Performance That Appeared During His Son's Nomination

The moment Lotte's first-round pick Park Geun-seo was selected, the draft venue buzzed with excitement thanks to his father's passionate rendition of 'La Bamba.' We have summarized the reasons behind this buzz.

Did you guys happen to see the news about the KBO Rookie Draft yesterday?? 😭

Actually, the star of the day is the player, What actually shook up the real-time search rankings was a father's stage presence. The fact that it was lol

Let's take a look at the 'La Bamba' performance by the father of Lotte Giants first-round draft pick Park Geun-seo, and the sincerity behind it. ✨

1. Just what on earth happened

The 2027 KBO Rookie Draft was held on the 21st at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Seoul Design High School left-handed pitcher Park Geun-seo was selected by the Lotte Giants as the 4th overall pick in the 1st round. That's enough.

So far, it's just ordinary draft news, but After his son's name was called, the father joined him on stage and asked, "May I sing just one song before leaving?" and suddenly started singing with passion, completely changing the atmosphere. It's done 🔥

2. The Unexpected Sincerity in 'La Bamba'

The point is that it wasn't a song sung just out of excitement.

The song my father chose is Mexican folk song 'La Bamba' It was, but in Spanish among the lyrics I am not a sailor, I am a captain. They say there is a phrase that says...

Connecting these lyrics to the port city of Busan and the Lotte Giants I believe Geunseo will go to Busan and become a captain. That was the message I was conveying. It meant that it wasn't just a simple improvisation, but a performance I had prepared in my own way 💡

3. The on-site reaction is a sea of laughter in real time

It is said that the venue erupted in laughter in an instant as dancing was added.

Even LG Twins General Manager Cha Myung-seok, famous for his eloquence. No matter how hard I try today, I absolutely cannot catch La Bamba. The fact that it was even mentioned says it all lol

Even The buzz surrounding the KBO's official social media account was so immense that it posted a photo of Park Geun-seo's father instead of his face in a post introducing a rookie player. They said they did.

4. What were the son and mother's reactions?

Actually, as he came down from the stage, his father said he was worried.

"Everyone sitting there seemed to like it, so I thought I did a good job, but Geunseo's face next to me was turning red." He confessed that he was suddenly worried that she might be sulking.

The mother also became a hot topic after being caught on camera squeezing her eyes shut during the broadcast. I really hoped they would just do it normally, but I never imagined a song. They say he laughed.

However, rumors say that athlete Park Geun-seo remained composed 😭 While saying, "I knew that was his personality, but I didn't know it would be dancing," "It's a once-in-a-lifetime day for you too, Dad, so I hope you enjoy it to the fullest." It is said that he actually comforted his father.

5. Who is Park Geun-seo?

Affiliation: Seoul Design High School (Expected to graduate)

Position: Left-handed pitcher

Physique: Height 1.88m / Weight 95kg

Maximum speed: 149 km/h

Selection: 2027 KBO Rookie Draft 1st Round, 4th Overall Pick (Lotte Giants)

He rapidly raised his stock entering his junior season and even attracted interest from MLB teams, but chose to prove himself in the KBO first. They say he did it.

There is a story about how he fell in love with baseball after watching Choi Ji-man play in person in the U.S. during his childhood, but there is also a twist: he was originally a soccer boy who loved Cristiano Ronaldo.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. What is the title of the song sung by Park Geun-seo's father?

A. It is the Mexican folk song 'La Bamba'. I used the line "I am not a sailor, but a captain" from the Spanish lyrics as a message dedicated to my son.

Q. Which team was Park Geun-seo drafted by?

A. I was selected by the Lotte Giants in the first round, 4th overall pick, of the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft.

Q. What are Park Geun-seo's physical attributes and pitching speed?

A. He is a left-handed pitcher with a height of 1.88m and a weight of 95kg, and his top speed is known to be 149km/h.

Q. How did your son react to his father's performance?

A. At first, I was so flustered that my face turned red, but in a later interview, I actually cheered for my father, saying, "It’s a once-in-a-lifetime day for Dad, so I hope he enjoys it to the fullest."