"I miss you"' Call me" 女 who mocked me..Finally, I bowed my head [Star Issue]

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MBC Sports Plus announcer Kim Hee-yeon apologized for the controversy over racism and demeaning during the recent interview.

Announcer Kim Hee-yeon said on the 9th, "I sincerely apologize to all baseball fans who must have felt offended by my reporting and interview last Saturday."

Announcer Kim Hee-yeon said, "In the meantime, looking back on the day's broadcast step by step, I deeply reflected on and regretted my shortcomings. In particular, I deeply apologize to the SSG Landers fans, club officials, and Herredia players who must have been hurt by this incident. "I will be a broadcaster who shows my maturity in the future," he said. "I am sincerely sorry once again."

Announcer Kim Hee-yeon asked for a song while conducting an interview with Cuban national Eredia, who was selected as a coach player shortly after the 2026 KBO League Lotte Giants vs. SSG Landers game on the 4th. Announcer Kim Hee-yeon asked for it on the spot, saying that Eredia is known to enjoy singing Korean songs during training.

In response, Herredia refused, saying, "It's difficult in the current atmosphere because it comes out naturally when you're excited," but announcer Kim Hee-yeon encouraged Herredia to sing along, and it ended when Herredia refused again in Korean.

In addition, announcer Kim Hee-yeon ridiculously described Herredia singing Korean songs through reporting before the game, singing along with "I want to see fireflies" and "I miss you." In response, some viewers filed a complaint with the Korea Communications Standards Commission, calling it racist, and criticized the commentators.

Shortly afterwards, MBC Sports Plus said it apologized to the club, saying, "I just wanted to show the player who has adapted well to Korean culture, but I had no intention of disparaging or ridiculing him."

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