Choi Tae-sung, sharp words on Baejae High Starbucks chant controversy: "Where is our education heading... I am ashamed" [Star Issue]

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As the controversy over the Baejae High School baseball team's "Let's go, let's go, Starbucks, let's go" cheer spreads, instructor Choi Tae-sung also delivered a sharp rebuke.

Instructor Choi Tae-sung said on the 1st, "Baejae Academy, where Appenzeller opened the dawn of modern scholarship in our country, stood for service. Seeing what is happening these days, don't we, including myself from the older generation, need to seriously reflect on where South Korea's education is heading? I am deeply ashamed."

On June 29, Baejae High School sparked controversy when some student-athletes repeatedly chanted "Let's go, let's go, Starbucks, let's go" toward the opposing dugout during a match against Gwangju Jeil High School at the 81st Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship and Weekend League King of Kings Tournament.

The chant was interpreted as a mocking reference to last month's controversy surrounding Starbucks Korea's so-called "the 18th Tank Day" event, drawing criticism as a derogatory remark against the region.

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

Subsequently, Studio C1, the producer of "Bulkkot Baseball," announced the facts via its official YouTube channel on the 1st. The production team said, "We have taken the recent Baejae High School-related matter seriously and have decided not to air the 'Baejae High School' episode scheduled for broadcast on July 6." They added, "We will return with the 'Seongnam High School' episode on July 13 at 8 p.m. We ask for your understanding."

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