Bulkkot Baseball production team decides to air the Seongnam High School episode instead of the Paichai High School episode amid 'derogatory remarks controversy,' stating they took the matter seriously... Seongnam High School episode to be aired on the 13th

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The Bulkkot Baseball production team has decided not to broadcast the match against Paichai High School players, who sparked a 'derogatory remarks controversy.'

Studio C1 announced on the 1st via its YouTube channel: "The production team has taken the recent issue concerning Paichai High School very seriously and has decided not to air the episode featuring Paichai High School, which was scheduled for broadcast on July 6."

On the 29th of last month, during the first-round match of the 81st Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship against Gwangju Ilgo at Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium, the Paichai High School baseball team sparked controversy by using derogatory cheers targeting the region, such as "Let's go to Starbucks" and "Tank Day."

This is linked to the "Tank Day" event held by Starbucks Korea on the 18th of May, the anniversary of the the 18th Democratization Movement. Starbucks Korea promoted tumblers with slogans like "Tank Day" and "Tap on the desk," which were found to mock the victims of the the 18th Democratization Movement, escalating into a social issue. Ultimately, the CEO of Starbucks Korea resigned, and Shinsegae Group Chairman Yong-jin Jung also had to bow his head in apology.

Although this was a major social incident, the Paichai High School baseball team used it as a tool to mock players from Gwangju Jeil High School, a team based in Gwangju, the center of the the 18th Democratization Movement. The match footage quickly spread widely, and public criticism against Paichai High School also intensified.

Gwangju Ilgo visited the Korea Baseball and Softball Association to deliver a formal protest, and Paichai High School issued an apology statement. However, this too was criticized for explanations that deviated from the facts, leading to the release of a second apology statement.

The association held a Sports Korea Fair Trade Commission meeting today to deliberate on the matter according to relevant regulations. The outcome of this deliberation is expected to determine whether the second-round match against Suncheon Hyochung High School, scheduled to be held at Seoul Sinwol Baseball Stadium on the 2nd, will proceed as planned.

Bulkkot Baseball, a team composed of retired players, has previously competed against amateur baseball players from high school teams, university teams, and independent leagues, offering hope to those aspiring to enter professional baseball through the rookie draft. However, due to the decision to cancel the broadcast resulting from their own misconduct, the Paichai High School players are once again bowing their heads in shame.

The production team stated, "We will return on the evening of July 13 at 8 p.m. with the 'Seongnam High School' episode. We ask for your understanding."

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