Coupang Fulfills Wish of Child with Incurable Disease... Invited to MLB Seoul Series Game

Coupang Hosts Wish Day Event Inviting 14 Children with Incurable Diseases

Coupang, together with Make-A-Wish Korea, invited children with incurable diseases to the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour Seoul Series game.

On the 21st, Coupang announced on the 22nd that it held a 'Wish Day event' inviting 14 children and adolescents with incurable diseases to Gocheok Sky Dome to watch the 'MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 with Coupang Play' game.

Kang Han-seung, CEO of Coupang (left), is taking a commemorative photo with a child battling a rare disease who visited Gocheok Sky Dome to watch the opening game of the "MLB World Tour Seoul Series 2024 with Coupang Play" through the Wish Day event.
[Photo by Coupang]

Children suffering from rare incurable diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy, rhabdomyosarcoma, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and osteosarcoma were selected as invitees that day. Coupang emphasized that since the game was the official opening game of the MLB regular season, it provided an even more meaningful experience for the children.

Hwang (18), who has rhabdomyosarcoma, is a fan of the LA Dodgers, especially Shohei Ohtani. Hwang dreams of becoming a 'scorekeeper' who analyzes game data to help improve players' performance and is preparing for college entrance exams to study statistics. Hwang said, "Watching Ohtani’s game in person through this wish fulfillment event made me feel one step closer to my dream of growing as a baseball professional."

Shin’s (8) father, who attended the event, said, "Thanks to Coupang and Make-A-Wish Korea, we had the precious opportunity to watch a Major League game live in Korea, and I am truly grateful. My child fulfilled his wish and made unforgettable memories, and thanks to that, I feel proud as a father."

Seong (17), who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, also said, "I am a huge baseball fan, but due to health limitations, it is difficult to watch games. I was really happy to have this great opportunity, especially as a fan of Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres, to watch the game."

A Coupang representative said, "We are happy that children bravely fighting incurable diseases were able to watch the MLB regular season opening game held domestically for the first time in Korean history. Coupang will continue to create various opportunities to bring more joy and inspiration to our customers."

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