When we talk about the Yomiuri Giants from 2006 to 2010, one name — or rather, one duo — cannot be forgotten: Shinnosuke Abe × Lee Seung-yeop, known affectionately as the “Soon-chan Duo.”
Two powerful left-handed hitters stood side by side in the cleanup lineup, delivering countless comebacks, walk-offs, and clutch performances that defined the team’s golden years.
This gallery collects official and archived videos so fans can relive those moments anytime.
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⚾ Shinnosuke Abe — Career Highlights
400 HR
2019 — Career Home Run No. 400. A captain’s swing that symbolized leadership, power, and the spirit of the Giants.
SEASON
2014 — The veteran’s touch. Abe’s sharp instincts and masterful swing stand out in every at-bat.
SELECTION
2019 — The farewell season. Relive the powerful home runs and the applause that marked the emotional final chapter of his story.
YOUNG
2004 — The rise of a young slugger. This was the beginning of the “Abe Era.”
VETERAN
2016 — Experience meets power. A series of refined home runs from a player who anchored the team both as a catcher and first baseman.
💥 Lee Seung-yeop — Career Highlights
HR KING
2006 — Crowned Central League Home Run King. The season that shocked fans across Japan — the full swing of the “Asian Slugger.”
GIANTS
2009 — Power to all fields. A three-run shot to the opposite field that electrified Tokyo Dome.
WALK-OFF
Walk-off homer. One full swing without hesitation — the perfect symbol of his fearless approach.
400 HR
Career milestone — 400th home run (Japan + Korea). A moment that transcended borders and united fans across Asia.
ORIX
Orix era power swing. Even after changing teams, Lee’s swing and sound of contact remained unmistakably elite.
⚾ Abe × Lee — The Legacy of the “Soon-chan Duo”
Abe set the stage, and Lee delivered the finish.
This simple yet unstoppable formula tormented Central League pitchers during the Giants’ dominant years. From the explosive home run surges of 2006–2007 to dramatic late-game comebacks and postseason clutch performances — none of it can be told without the presence of the “Soon-chan Duo.”
In 2025, that bond came full circle: Shinnosuke Abe returned as manager, and Lee Seung-yeop joined as a special autumn camp coach. The trust they once shared in the batter’s box now lives on in the dugout, passed down to the next generation of Giants players.
Knowing this story makes each video even more meaningful — not just highlights, but memories of friendship, faith, and a golden era reborn.
📺 Source: Official and archival YouTube channels. All video rights belong to their original publishers.
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