The first Korea-Japan Women's Basketball All-Star Game turns festive

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The women's professional basketball All-Star Game was held for the first time ever as a showdown between Korean and Japanese All-Stars.

Unlike the usually fierce Korea-Japan matches, this game was a delightful event that entertained basketball fans from both countries.

Reporter Moon Young-kyu has the story.

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At the Bucheon Gymnasium where the All-Star Game took place, not only Korean fans but also Japanese fans came to enjoy the festival.

[Korean Fan: "Let's go Korea!"]

[Japanese Fan: "Go Japan!"]

From the beginning, the players showed a different demeanor to the fans, with cheerful dances.

The game was filled with fun rather than intensity, with coaches even stepping in as players.

Jin An showed up wearing a wig, showcasing a powerful dance ceremony and was very active. Kim Dan-bi played the role of a traitor by wearing the Japanese team uniform.

The highlight was the Japanese team's piggyback shot.

A tall player scored while carrying a shorter player, working as a duo.

On the other hand, in the skills challenge, the competition was fierce as they put their pride on the line, but led by Heo Ye-eun, the Korean All-Stars took the victory.

The Korean and Japanese teams, having shared a festive atmosphere and friendship, concluded the All-Star Game with a promise to meet again.

[Jin An/Korean All-Star MVP: "I thought, 'Whatever, let's have fun.' I hope we can go to Japan next time."]

[Okamoto Miu/Japanese All-Star MVP: "If Korean players can come to Japan, I would like to have another All-Star Game together. Thank you."]

This All-Star Game, which served as a platform for exchange between the Korean and Japanese basketball communities, was a great year-end gift for basketball fans in both countries.

KBS News, Moon Young-kyu.