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SUGA and Park Chan Ho Join $70M Fund to Back Athletics’ Move to Las Vegas

Through Park’s Team 61 vehicle they will acquire about 2–3% of newly issued shares as part of a broader fundraising effort

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BTS Suga Joins Hands With Korean Baseball Legend Park Chan-Ho, Duo To Invest In MLB Team The Athletics

Overview

  • SUGA and former MLB star Park Chan Ho have officially secured minority stakes in the Athletics via a private equity fund led by Park’s Team 61.
  • The $70 million investment will purchase approximately 2–3% of the team’s newly issued shares.
  • Funds are designated for the team’s relocation from Oakland and the construction of a $1.75 billion stadium in Las Vegas targeted to open in 2028.
  • Fellow investors include Lee Man Deuk of Samchully Co. and Mike Joo of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
  • Neither SUGA nor Park Chan Ho have publicly commented on the deal as fundraising continues to close the remaining financing.