Streaming platform Wavve is launching a close-up "field cam" service for KLPGA coverage, fronted by singer Soyou — who has taken on the role of on-course MC — alongside former professional golfers Ahn Shin-ae and Park Won.
The field cam will operate during the final rounds of major KLPGA tournaments, tracking a single "Wavve pick" player throughout the round. The format is designed to capture moments rarely seen in conventional broadcasts — gallery reactions, pre- and post-round sketches, and candid on-course footage — offering viewers a different perspective on the game.
Soyou, known for her athleticism and power as well as her golf skills, will serve as the main MC, with Ahn and Park rotating as analysts across different tournaments to give viewers the feel of following a player alongside the stars. The field cam will roll out sequentially during the final rounds of major KLPGA events from September through November.
"The goal of the field cam is to bring viewers closer to the players and the atmosphere on the course in ways that regular TV broadcasts cannot," a Wavve official said. "We are continuously upgrading our golf broadcast service so that viewers can enjoy the game more intimately and together."
Wavve is also introducing a live chat function and a multiview feature for its golf broadcasts. The chat function lets online viewers share reactions and cheer together in real time during live coverage. Through multiview, subscribers can watch up to three channels simultaneously — KLPGA, KPGA and the field cam — with TV viewers limited to two channels at once.
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