Ko Woo-suk Releases 'Hymns & Gospel' Flute Instrumental Album, Showcasing a Different Charm Off the Mound
Ko Woo-suk, a player who truly lives up to the title "closer." The LG Twins' steadfast finisher has recently found himself at the centre of a "double life" buzz among baseball fans. It turns out the iron-hearted man on the mound transforms into a delicate artist when he picks up a musical instrument!
During the weekend three-game series at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 11th, Ko Woo-suk took the mound in the bottom of the ninth with his team up by one run, closing out the game with a clean 1-2-3 inning to secure his second save of the season. His fastball that day topped out at 155km/h, proving he's still in top form. But after the game, an even hotter topic about him was lighting up the internet: the news of his debut album, 《Ko Woo-suk Flute Worship Instrumental Collection: Hymns & Gospel》.
A Baseball Player's 'Worship Album'? Ko Woo-suk's Surprising Transformation
In fact, Ko Woo-suk is well-known for his devout faith. He's often been spotted praying before games, and this time he's expressed that faith through music. The album consists of worship songs where he personally handles the flute performance. Featuring well-known gospel songs and CCM from both Korea and abroad, it's being praised for conveying a sense of peace to listeners.
The album includes a total of 10 tracks, highlighting Ko Woo-suk's characteristically calm yet warm flute sound. The title track is 'Amazing Grace', with a performance that impressively reflects his deep, steady breathing.
- Amazing Grace - Title Track
- How Great Thou Art
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
- 내 영혼에 햇빛 비치니 (His Light Within My Soul)
- 주만 바라볼찌라 (I Will Trust in the Lord Alone)
A music industry insider shared, "This is the result of Ko Woo-suk consistently taking private lessons and practicing in his spare time. They say that music has been a great comfort to him amidst the extreme stress of being a professional athlete. He decided to produce this album hoping to share that comfort with his fans as well."
A 'Multi-Player' Bridging Two Worlds: The Diamond and Music
It's quite rare for an athlete to release an album. But through this project, Ko Woo-suk is showing his true colours as a genuine 'multi-player'. Fans have been reacting enthusiastically, with comments like, "An all-rounder who's great at both baseball and music," and "The charisma on the mound versus the gentleness in the album is such an unexpected charm."
Meanwhile, it's known that Ko Woo-suk is also planning to perform tracks from this album live at a home game this coming weekend, raising expectations. Fans are already buzzing with curiosity about what kind of image he'll show when he picks up a flute instead of a glove.
Ko Woo-suk, winning hearts in both sports and music simultaneously. This is exactly why his 2026 season is shaping up to be one to watch.