"I'll kill you" controversy over shocking insults in front of the victim: Is this kind of disgrace happening again? Even "anger management disorder" is not new for the first time.

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There are no insults like this. The rude behavior of a professional club owner who unleashed shocking profanities and shook the Japanese archipelago has come under scrutiny. However, as the club decided to retain the president instead of accepting his resignation, fans' anger has intensified further.

Japanese media "TUY News" reported on the 22nd (Korean time) that "the Yamagata club of the Japanese J2 League held a press conference and announced the results of an investigation into President Ida's inappropriate remarks and the resulting disciplinary action." The incident is being taken seriously in Japan, with over 2,000 comments posted on the article alone on Yahoo Japan.

According to local reports, the incident began when President Ida hurled the profanity "I'll kill you" at a Yamagata newspaper reporter who was covering the new stadium. At the time, the reporter was reportedly investigating a real estate development company before the club's official announcement.

The investigation committee stated regarding the remarks, "This is an act that tarnishes the company's social credit," and imposed the following penalties on President Ida: "voluntarily return 30% of his executive compensation for four months and complete an anger management training program." Additionally, the club is considering sending three executives from the headquarters of its sponsoring companies to strengthen the organization.

President Ida, who hurled profanities at the reporter, bowed his head and said on an official occasion, "I sincerely apologize to the reporter who suffered mental distress due to my inappropriate remarks. I deeply reflect on having betrayed the trust of everyone who supports the club. I will devote myself wholeheartedly to the stadium construction."

However, public opinion in Japan is cold. This is especially true because President Ida had previously held a press conference to apologize for workplace harassment issues in 2021. In Japan, critics argue, "It is extremely reprehensible that he caused problems again despite having done so in the past. It has been proven that he cannot self-correct," and pointed out, "Retaining him instead of forcing his resignation will directly lead to a crisis of trust for the entire club."

Experts are also calling for severe punishment. Dr. Tomosuke Inoue, a psychiatrist, analyzed, "His violence was unconsciously present and surfaced when his emotions became intense," while lawyer Minoru Sato added, "Generally, statements like 'I'll kill you' are extremely dangerous words and actions that could potentially constitute the crime of extortion."

Yamagata fans are strongly protesting the club's lenient punishment, saying, "How can someone who says 'I'll kill you' remain as the team's leader?" and "This is a disgrace for Yamagata."

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