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Former national soccer player Kim Nam-il and basketball player Lee Kwan-hee. Sports stars bowed their heads late after being scolded for their rash words and actions.
First, Kim Nam-il caused controversy by saying to former baseball player Yoon Seok-min on JTBC's "Yes Man," which aired on the 24th, "I don't think baseball is a sport, especially not soccer." In response, Yoon Seok-min pointed out, "There are 12 million baseball spectators in Korea, and when it comes to domestic leagues, it goes far beyond soccer."
This led to a controversy over "baseball disparagement," and eventually, Kim Nam-il, his wife, KBS announcer Kim Bo-min, had a bad incident. Some baseball fans went to announcer Kim's Instagram and raised their voices of criticism, saying, "Tell your husband to be careful with his words."
Eventually, Kim Nam-il made a public apology through a YouTube channel "JTBC Entertainment" video released on the 30th. After kneeling down to his knees, he said, "My remarks may have been because I envy baseball. There are 12 million baseball fans," he explained. In addition, Kim Nam-il said, "I deeply reflect on that comment and think it was wrong. I hope you like it," he said.
In response, Yoon Seok-min said, "Kim Nam-il knows real baseball well and knows me well. But you set the concept too hard," he said, wrapping it up.
On the other hand, basketball player Lee Kwan-hee, who received attention for his appearance on Netflix's "Solo Hell 3 (2023), drew controversy for his "ignorance" remarks against broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung. Until Season 5, which is currently being released, Hong Jin-kyung's qualifications as an MC for the entire season of "Solo Hell" were shot out of the blue.
In a video posted on the YouTube channel "Basketball Player God Kwan-hee" on the 26th, he said he would review "Solo Hell 5." Lee Kwan-hee said rudely, "I don't think (Hong) Jin-kyung knows much about dating, but I'm angry to have a dating lesson over there."
In addition, Lee Kwan-hee said, "Isn't (Hong Jin-kyung) married and has children?" when Yoon Ha-bin, who appeared in 'Solo Hell 3', wrapped up, "Is it better than me if I get married?" I'm going to get married," he said, crossing the line.
In addition to this, Lee Kwan-hee said, "Other MC Dex, Hanhae, and Lee Da-hee acknowledge everything. But honestly, I don't understand Jinkyung. "I don't think you'll be better at dating than I am," he said. "Jinkyung, do well. It's not funny," he sarcastically said.
The production team wrapped up this as a "bossin statement." The video was subtly 'deleted' when criticism poured out that "I was cautious."
Lee Kwan-hee was already pointed out for her rude attitude toward female performers when she appeared in 'Solo Hell 3'.
Lee Kwan-hee's 'ignorant remarks' end also came to an apology. However, Lee Kwan-hee apologized for "proxy" instead of breaking head-on to criticism.
Hong Jin-kyung, who suffered a lot of damage, apologized instead, showing the appearance of a "grandfather-in-law" to quell the controversy. Hong Jin-kyung captured a text message received from Lee Kwan-hee on his SNS on the 31st with a pleasant comment, "Solo hell, apple hell lol."
The contents of Lee Kwan-hee's text to Hong Jin-kyung are as follows. Lee Kwan-hee said, "I really like her, but I'm sorry for making such a controversy by my mistake. I think what I said to be funny hurt my sister, so I'm reflecting on myself a lot. It's okay for me to be criticized, but I hope there's never anything to hurt my sister's feelings. Once again, I'm sorry," he said.
Hong Jin-kyung emphasized that Lee Kwan-hee apologized several times, seemingly mindful of releasing the message in the first place. He said, "(Lee) Kwan-hee, you called me yesterday and texted me again today. Oh, please stop apologizing!" he said. Hong Jin-kyung's "grand pear" aspect shone.
In addition, Hong Jin-kyung said, "I also unintentionally make a lot of mistakes while doing broadcasts. It's okay, it's okay," he said, soothing Lee Kwan-hee. He also said, "Good day" to Lee Kwan-hee, who said, "Thank you for accepting the apology with a broad heart."
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