Popular Korean professional cheerleader Cha Young Hyun has stunned readers and netizens alike after gracing the cover of men’s magazine MAXIM, trading the baseball field for a bold office-lady concept.
Cha Young Hyun (Credits: Koreaboo)
With extensive field experience and exceptional leadership, Cha Young Hyun, the cheerleader captain leading the LG Twins professional baseball team’s cheering squad, transformed into a captivating office lady for the shoot, set not on the field but in an office environment.
Cha Young Hyun MAXIM Photoshoot Wows Fans
The photoshoot has drawn praise for her visuals, with fans and readers calling the concept a striking change of pace. Away from the stadium, the office setting gave Cha Young Hyun a chance to show a different side: polished, confident, and commanding in a completely different uniform.
It is a fitting showcase for someone who has spent more than a decade leading from the front. Cha Young Hyun started as a cheerleader in 2014 and is now a seasoned veteran with 13 years of experience. Since 2022, she has served as captain of the LG Twins cheerleading team, leading the squad through its biggest moments.
13 Years Leading the LG Twins Cheer Squad
Her defining moment came in 2023, when she shared in the tears and triumph as the LG Twins won the integrated championship, breaking a 29-year drought. As a symbolic figure of that run, she became closely associated with the team’s return to the top.
Her work extends far beyond baseball. Having rallied fans across baseball, basketball, volleyball, and winter sports courts for many years, she continues to guard the grounds with passionate energy, bringing the same leadership to every arena she works in.
In an interview following the shoot, Cha Young Hyun described herself as someone who tries to be like an older sister, creating a comfortable environment where team members can openly share their concerns. She also identified her charm as “a growing warmth the more you get to know me”, a description that fits her long career as a team leader as much as it fits the photoshoot.
Why Cha Young Hyun’s MAXIM Cover Matters
Cheerleaders in Korea are stars in their own right, with captains like Cha Young Hyun building large followings over years of stadium appearances. A MAXIM cover is a mark of that wider recognition, moving her from the sidelines into a mainstream spotlight.
For fans who have watched her lead the LG Twins through drought and championship alike, the shoot is another milestone in a career defined by consistency, leadership, and warmth. Thirteen years in, Cha Young Hyun is still finding new ways to surprise.
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Source: Koreaboo — read the full story there.
