-Why did you come to the U.S. when you were sure to be the No. 1 pick in KBO?
Since I was young, my dream was to play in the Major League, so out of the two options, my body told me to go to America, so I chose the Dodgers.
-Why did you choose the Dodgers?
I also talked to scouts from other teams, but the Dodgers are the most famous and popular in Korea. Senior Ryu Hyun-jin also played for the Dodgers, and now (Asian seniors) Roki Sasaki, Yamamoto, and Otani are also playing for the Dodgers. I also want to throw a ball at Dodger Stadium someday.
-How do you feel while learning English?
Last year was my first year, and I didn’t know anything except the greetings. However, I learned a lot while receiving a lot of help from my teammates. I think it’s an environment where I can practice because everyone is trying to converse and understand me as much as possible even if my English isn’t perfect.
-Can you speak Spanish too?
I can say things like simple greetings. I also use swear words as a joke haha.
Recently, Jang Hyun-seok was a hot topic on overseas baseball accounts on SNS.
So, a friend who is a large influencer did a short interview using his own content.
My English skills are really good considering I’ve only had it for a year.
I hope Jang Hyun-seok continues to develop and the day comes when he becomes the Dodgers’ first starter.