"Hanwha Eagles, They Were Right" 3,845 Hours of Sweat Recorded by Watcha (Comprehensive)

'Hanwha Eagles: Clubhouse' to be Released on the 24th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Watcha accompanies the 3,845 hours of the professional baseball team Hanwha Eagles. Director Park Kyung-won filmed all 144 games of Hanwha last year. From the team's spring camp in their first year of rebuilding to the end of the season, he closely observed and documented their stories in a documentary.

At the online production presentation of the Watcha original documentary 'Hanwha Eagles: Clubhouse' held on the 23rd, Director Park said, "Spending a long time together, I realized that this is a team that puts fans first."

Why 'Hanwha Eagles'? Producer Lee Woori said, "I thought it was a team with many stories. Even if you don't know baseball, many people know Hanwha. Last year, they declared a major change through rebuilding, and regardless of the results, I thought we could find meaning and fun." He added emphatically, "Our judgment was not wrong."

'Hanwha Eagles: Clubhouse' vividly portrays episodes of the Hanwha Eagles both inside and outside the stadium. It includes honest stories from the CEO, front office staff, manager Carlos Subero, coaching staff, players from the first and second teams, and fans. The various emotional changes of coaches and players in the clubhouse and the rookie draft process are also highlights.

The extensive filming was not easy. Producer Han Kyung-soo said, "We did not plan to film every game. Baseball is an unpredictable sport, so I thought it was impossible to film one thing and discard another. It was a reckless choice," he laughed.

Director Park Kyung-won said, "There were situations where very sensitive conversations took place. I wondered if we should turn off the camera for a moment, but the team wanted us to faithfully capture those moments because fans are curious about them." He also shared an episode: "Manager Carlos once got very angry in the locker room. Watching that, my hands trembled. I wasn't sure if it was fear of the situation or excitement as a director thinking a good scene was being captured."

He also shared what he felt through the long filming. Director Park said, "The joy and sorrow of wins and losses were not light. When the team went on a losing streak, the atmosphere became heavy, and there were many times we had to film in such an environment. Each time, the emotional toll on the production team was great, so it was tough."

Regarding Hanwha's leader, Manager Carlos Subero, he said, "Watching him, I thought he was a good adult. He set principles early in the season and tried to maintain consistency. It must have been difficult during the losing streak, but he stuck to his principles, saying 'the process is important,' which was impressive."

Director Park named player Lim Jong-chan as the most anticipated player for this season's Hanwha Eagles. "I have high expectations for the young players. At first, I was curious about how they felt about getting opportunities. One day, I shook hands with Lim, and I vividly remember the rough calluses on his hand. It made me realize how intense it really is."

'Hanwha Eagles: Clubhouse' will be released in parts 1 to 3 on the 24th and parts 4 to 6 on the 31st through Watcha.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.