The biggest topic of this All-Star Game is definitely the overwhelming presence of ‘record maker’ Yang Eui-ji. Doosan's starting catcher Yang Eui-ji once again proved that he is the league's best star, both in name and reality, by setting a new record for the most votes ever with over 2.6 million votes. This figure easily surpasses the previous record, and has an even more special meaning in that it reclaimed first place in fan voting for the first time in eight years. With this, Yang Eui-ji achieved the milestone of being selected as an All-Star for the 15th time in his career, taking one step closer to the ranks of legends, and solidifying his position as the catcher most loved by fans. His unrivaled popularity is interpreted as an indicator that proves not only his performance but also his symbolism throughout the league.

Behind the enthusiastic cheers of the fans, there was another deciding factor: voting for the players. This Best 12 was decided by combining 70% of fan votes and 30% of player votes, and in this process, a series of ‘reversal dramas’ emerged in which the inferiority of the fan vote was overturned by the overwhelming support of the player vote. In particular, Samsung's Hyung-Woo Choi became the protagonist of a dramatic comeback by receiving full support from the players with 278 votes, the highest ever, while KT's Won-Jun Choi and KIA's Oller also secured top 12 tickets based on on-site evaluations. This is interpreted as a result that reflects the KBO's intention to meet both the quality of the game and the expectations of fans by having 'real talents' directly selected by the players join the All-Star stage.

If you look at each team, you can see the clear progress of the clubs and the trend of generational change. In the Dream All-Star, the Doosan Bears played the role of a homecoming player by producing a total of 6 players, including Eui-ji Yang, starting pitcher Kwak Bin, and closer Lee Young-ha, while the Samsung Lions also built a solid lineup with a combination of veterans and rookies such as Choi Hyeong-woo and Koo Ja-wook. In the Nanum All-Star, the KIA Tigers showed off their status as the league leader by fielding a large number of key pitching resources, including starting pitcher Oller. In particular, the progress of young prospects, such as Hanwha Eagles' Heo In-seo being named to the top 12 catchers for the first time in 36 years, suggests that the future of the league is very bright.

This All-Star Game has a very special meaning in that it is the last All-Star Game to be held on July 11th at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, a historical symbol of Korean baseball. To commemorate this, KBO is making every effort to maximize the popularity of the league by strengthening its fan-first value and expanding contact with fans through new platforms such as ‘Kbo Live’. This year's KBO League recorded the lowest ever game attendance of over 6 million spectators and a sell-out rate of close to 56%, proving that this All-Star Game has become more than a simple event and has become a huge cultural phenomenon in Korean society. Now that the recommended players from both team coaches have been announced, the battle of stars that will embellish Jamsil's nights will reach its spectacular peak.