U+Golf, Exclusive Broadcast of Popular Players' Matches at the '2020 Phantom Classic'

Live Broadcast of All Matches Featuring Popular Players in Two Groups Daily

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] LG Uplus's U+Golf will exclusively broadcast the popular player matches of the 2020 Phantom Classic, part of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour, held over three days from the 25th at South Links Yeongam Country Club.

A total of 114 players, including Lee Jeong-eun6, Choi Hye-jin, and Lee So-mi, who have high prize rankings and many long-time fans, will participate in the 2020 Phantom Classic. U+Golf will provide exclusive broadcast services for two groups (6 players) daily through two exclusive popular player channels during the tournament. On the 25th and 26th, broadcasts start from 12 PM, and on the 27th from 11 AM. U+Golf customers can watch all matches of six groups (total 18 players) featuring popular players over the three days.

During the first and second rounds, Channel 1 of the popular player exclusive broadcast will feature exclusive coverage of players famous on SNS such as Yoo Hyun-joo and Ahn So-hyun, as well as Kim Jae-hee, who has drawn attention with three wins on the Dream Tour this year. Meanwhile, Channel 2 will exclusively broadcast the entire matches of Lee Jeong-eun6, Choi Hye-jin, Lee So-mi, Oh Ji-hyun, Choi Ye-rim, and Park Gyeol, who have high prize rankings and well-established fandoms this year.

Commentary on Channel 1 will be provided by commentator Kim Hong-gi and caster Kim Hwang-jung, while Channel 2 will be hosted by commentator Kim Hyung-joo and caster Kim Hyung-chaek. The final round will be determined after the second round. In case of delays due to bad weather or other factors, groupings may change, and separate announcements will be made through the U+Golf app. If a player exclusively broadcast on U+Golf wins or records a hole-in-one, albatross, or eagle, customers participating in real-time chat during that player's match will be entered into a draw to win ▲department store gift certificates worth 1 million KRW (1 winner), ▲department store gift certificates worth 200,000 KRW (1 winner), and ▲chicken exchange coupons (30 winners).

U+Golf's popular player exclusive broadcast features exclusive coverage of up to two groups, i.e., six players, allowing viewers to continuously watch matches of the groups their favorite players belong to. In addition to group-specific broadcasts and commentary, a 'real-time chat' service is provided where viewers can ask questions and receive immediate answers. The U+Golf mobile app can be downloaded for free from Google Play, Apple App Store, and One Store regardless of the carrier.

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