Park Sung-kwang "Disparaging Koo Ja-wook's home run as 'a fluke'" apology controversy: "I was not careful enough" [Full Text]

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Comedian Park Sung-kwang has apologized for making inappropriate remarks, including disparaging a specific player's performance during a biased baseball broadcast.

On the 19th, via his Instagram, Park Sung-kwang stated, "I sincerely apologize to the many people who felt uncomfortable due to my expressions and reactions during the recent fandom broadcast," adding, "As someone who loves baseball too much, I became so immersed in the game in real-time that I was not careful enough in my remarks."

He continued, "Just as the team I support is precious, I deeply empathize with the fact that other teams are also teams filled with the love and pride of many fans," and added, "As sports involve many teams and fans, I will communicate with a more careful and considerate mindset. I will carefully keep in mind the areas where I fell short and the feedback I received."

Previously, Park Sung-kwang appeared on 'Fandom Broadcast' on the OTT platform TVING on the 16th. As a fan of the professional baseball team KIA Tigers, Park Sung-kwang participated in a biased broadcast of the KBO League game between KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions.

When Samsung batter Koo Ja-wook hit a home run, he disparaged it by saying, "It's a fluke." He also said, "Oh, do you guys want to win that badly?" and continued with bold remarks directed at a specific player, such as, "If you watch this again, you will surely be embarrassed," and "Don't get angry again if Koo Ja-wook comes in; (Park) Jin-man can come out," which caused baseball fans to frown.

The following is the full text of Park Sung-kwang's apology posted on SNS

Hello, this is Park Sung-kwang.

I sincerely apologize to the many people who felt uncomfortable due to my expressions and reactions during the recent fandom broadcast.

As someone who loves baseball too much, I became so immersed in the game in real-time that

I was not careful enough in my remarks.

Just as the team I support is precious, I deeply empathize with the fact that other teams are also teams filled with the love and pride of many fans.

As sports involve many teams and fans, I will communicate with a more careful and considerate mindset.

I will carefully keep in mind the areas where I fell short and the feedback I received. Thank you.

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