Nam Woo-hyun’s music is making waves beyond the stage and hitting the sports field!
‘Only 직진’, the title track from Nam Woo-hyun’s 5th mini album ‘Tree Ring’ released last August, is capturing the hearts of baseball fans after being adopted as a professional baseball cheering song.
During the Doosan Bears vs. SSG Landers game at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 9th, Doosan’s Yoon Jun-ho hit his first career home run, and ‘Only 직진’ blasted through the stadium as his cheering song.
Fans are saying the song’s direct lyrics and powerful band sound perfectly match the energy of a sports match charging toward victory. Both K-pop fans and baseball enthusiasts are praising it as an addictive anthem.
‘Only 직진’ is a rock-and-roll track featuring intense guitar riffs and drum sounds, expressing the feeling of rushing headfirst toward love. It already gained global attention upon release for its refreshing energy and performance.
The music video also caught eyes with its baseball concept. In the video, Nam Woo-hyun transformed into a baseball player, showing off scenes of him throwing a ball in uniform. The MV has consistently received love, surpassing 1 million views on YouTube.
This isn’t Nam Woo-hyun’s first time in the sports world. On the 26th of last month, he performed the national anthem at the e-sports event ‘2026 T1 HOME GROUND’ held at the Incheon Inspire Arena, heating up the atmosphere with a message of support for the players.
As Nam Woo-hyun naturally expands his reach into the sports field beyond his music activities, anticipation is growing for his future moves.
Meanwhile, Nam Woo-hyun released the digital single ‘소년소녀 (Feat. 인피니트)’ on the 9th to celebrate his 10th solo debut anniversary. Notably, all members of INFINITE participated in the featuring, delivering a special meaning to fans by capturing their long-time friendship and memories.
