"Let's go to Starbucks," Baejae High School controversy... 'Bulkkot Baseball' side says "Reviewing whether to broadcast edited version" [Official]

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Baejae High School is facing controversy after chanting the slogan "Let's go to Starbucks" during a high school baseball tournament against Gwangju Jeil High School, which is based in Gwangju. Meanwhile, the side behind 'Bulkkot Baseball' announced that it is reviewing whether to broadcast the edited version of the match against Baejae High School.

'Bulkkot Baseball' production team told StarNews on the 30th, "We are taking the matter concerning the Baejae High School baseball team, which erupted on June 29, very seriously. We will inform you of the decision on whether to broadcast after careful review. We ask for your broad understanding."

Earlier, the match between Gwangju Jeil High School and Baejae High School was held at Seoul Mokdong Stadium as part of the 81st Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship and the Weekend League King of Kings Tournament. Some Baejae High School student-athletes repeatedly chanted "Go, go, let's go to Starbucks" toward the opposing dugout, sparking controversy.

The slogan was interpreted as a mocking remark reminiscent of last month's so-called "the 18th Tank Day" event controversy involving Starbucks Korea, leading to criticism that it was belittling the Gwangju region.

As a result, attention has turned to the main broadcast of 'Bulkkot Baseball'. Baejae High School previously played against 'Bulkkot Baseball' Firefighters at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th. The match was broadcast live, and the edited version was scheduled to be released through the main broadcast of 'Bulkkot Baseball'. However, due to the Baejae High School controversy, it is reported that the 'Bulkkot Baseball' production team is continuing to deliberate.

Meanwhile, Baejae High School posted an apology on its school website. The Baejae High School side stated, "We sincerely apologize for causing deep hurt and disappointment to the Gwangju Jeil High School team, parents, alumni, and many Gwangju citizens due to the inappropriate cheering slogan by some student-athletes." The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education is reviewing an investigation into Baejae High School.

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