The 2025 KBO League is concluding its long journey, delivering unforgettable matches to fans. In particular, the Korean Series between the regular season champion, the LG Twins, and the runner-up, the Hanwha Eagles, is capturing the attention of baseball fans. The LG Twins finished the regular season in first place with an outstanding record of 85 wins, 3 ties, and 56 losses, and advanced directly to the Korean Series. The Hanwha Eagles finished second in the regular season with 83 wins, 4 ties, and 57 losses, and advanced to the Korean Series after defeating the Samsung Lions in the playoffs. Currently (as of October 29, 2025), the two teams are engaged in a fierce competition in the Korean Series, with LG leading 2-0. This article will take a detailed look at the key achievements of the two teams in the 2025 season, along with an outlook for the upcoming 2026 season.
The LG Twins demonstrated overwhelming performance from the early stages of the 2025 season, leading the league. In particular, they recorded the highest winning percentage (18 wins, 4 losses) in 22 games after the opening in April, starting better than their best season in 1994. Under the direction of manager Yeom Gyeong-yeop, LG achieved the valuable accomplishment of winning the regular season, combining aggressive hitting and a stable pitching staff. That momentum is continuing in the Korean Series. They won the first and second games with overwhelming victories of 8-2 and 13-5, respectively, recording two consecutive wins against Hanwha, and showcased their offensive power by hitting .277 as a team. Moon Bo-gyeong is playing a pivotal role in the team's offense in the Korean Series, and key hitters such as Austin Dean, Kim Hyun-soo, Park Hae-min, and Shin Min-jae are performing well. The statistic that the team in first place in the regular season has a 100% win rate when winning the first and second games of the Korean Series gives LG fans great expectations.
The Hanwha Eagles started a new challenge under the catchphrase 'RIDE THE STORM' as they celebrated their 40th anniversary in the 2025 season. Although they showed an unstable appearance in the early part of the season, they entered the competition for the top ranks through the stabilization of the starting rotation and the improvement of defensive efficiency after the mid-season. In particular, they showed their potential by setting a record for the team's first 8 consecutive wins by a starting pitcher, and finished second in the regular season, successfully advancing directly to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years since 2007. They defeated the Samsung Lions 3-2 in the playoffs and made it to the Korean Series. Ace Cody Ponce recorded 17 wins in the regular season with an ERA of 1.89, leading the team's mound, and boasted a strong mound by recording the team's best ERA (3.55). Although they are trailing 0-2 in the Korean Series, they are aiming for a turnaround based on their regular season record, where they had an overwhelming advantage over LG in the home game in Daejeon.
LG Twins 2026 Season Outlook: The LG Twins are expected to be strong contenders for the championship in the 2026 season, building on their success in the 2025 season. In 2026, key pitchers such as Kim Yun-sik and Lee Min-ho are scheduled to return after completing their military service, and with the return of Go Woo-seok also confirmed, the pitching staff's depth is expected to become even thicker. Player Lee Jeong-yong is also expected to do even better in his first full-time season after being discharged from the military. In the batting lineup, the FA contract of Hong Chang-ki and Park Dong-won could be an important variable, but the continuous growth of young prospects is brightening the team's future. As manager Yeom Gyeong-yeop's philosophy of 'offensive baseball' becomes more solid, LG is highly likely to establish itself as a long-term strong team.
Hanwha Eagles 2026 Season Outlook: The Hanwha Eagles confirmed the team's potential through their successful autumn baseball entry in the 2025 season. They are expected to build an even stronger team in the 2026 season. In particular, they succeeded in recruiting young players by completing contracts with 10 new players, including outfielder Oh Jae-won, who was selected as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2026 KBO rookie draft. Rookie Jung Woo-ju's impressive pitching performance in the 2025 playoffs earned him the evaluation that he has virtually reserved a spot in the 5th starting lineup for the 2026 season. The competition for the rotation with veteran Eom Sang-baek is expected, and how much the young pitchers of the Hanwha mound will grow will be an important point to watch in the 2026 season. The whereabouts of key players such as Kim Bum-soo in the FA market is attracting attention. Hanwha will aim for a higher place based on the experience of the 2025 season.
The LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles were the most notable teams in the 2025 KBO League. LG is showing its prestige as the 'defending champion' by winning the regular season and showing a strong performance in the Korean Series, and Hanwha showed the possibility of emerging as a new strong team by advancing to the postseason after a long period of darkness. Regardless of the outcome of the ongoing Korean Series, both teams are making a solid foundation for the 2026 season, which makes the future of the KBO League more exciting. Fans are looking forward to the hot competition and growth that these two teams will show next season. The history of the KBO League will continue to be rewritten through their challenges.
Q1: Which team won the 2025 KBO League regular season?
* A1: The LG Twins won the 2025 KBO League regular season.
Q2: How did the Hanwha Eagles advance to the postseason in the 2025 season?
* A2: The Hanwha Eagles finished second in the regular season and advanced to the Korean Series after defeating the Samsung Lions 3-2 in the playoffs.
Q3: What is the current situation of the ongoing 2025 Korean Series?
* A3: As of October 29, 2025, the LG Twins are leading the Hanwha Eagles 2-0, and the third game is in progress in Daejeon.
Q4: What are the factors that will strengthen the LG Twins' pitching staff in the 2026 season?
* A4: Key pitchers such as Kim Yun-sik, Lee Min-ho, and Go Woo-seok are scheduled to return after completing their military service and overseas activities, and player Lee Jeong-yong is also expected to have a full-time season.
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