SungWoo Lee, a Kansas City Royals fan residing in Seoul, captures the attention of local supporters during the team's 2014 World Series run. His visit to Kansas City that summer fosters a strong connection with fans, who are motivated by his passion for the game. As the World Series nears, filmmakers urge SungWoo's employers to allow him time off to attend the matches. "BringBackSungWoo" illustrates the cultural ties formed through social media and baseball, demonstrating how sports can connect people worldwide.

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Meet SungWoo Lee, a passionate Royals fan from Seoul.
See the cultural connection between fans in Kansas City and Seoul.
Find out how social media connects sports fans globally.

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SungWoo Lee is a Kansas City Royals fan living in Seoul.
The film was directed by Josh Shelov and released in 2015.
The documentary has a runtime of 23 minutes.

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SungWoo Lee is a Kansas City Royals fan living in Seoul who became a significant figure during the team's 2014 World Series run.

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The documentary 'BringBackSungWoo' was released in 2015.

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