Lee Tae-geun, appointed as Lotte Giants general manager, to leave "Bulkkot Baseball": "Half apology, half joy" [Star Issue]

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Lee Tae-geun, who was appointed as the new general manager of the Lotte Giants, shared his feelings about leaving "Bulkkot Baseball."

On the 27th, a video titled "How Did Lee Tae-geun Become General Manager?" was released on the YouTube channel "Studio Siwon."

In the released video, Lee Tae-geun personally visited PD Jang Si-won, who produces "Bulkkot Baseball," to inform him of his appointment as general manager of the Lotte Giants.

Lee said, "I officially became the general manager of the Lotte Giants today. So I feel half apologetic and half happy. That is why I called you," adding, "I thought it was right to come in person and greet you."

In response, PD Jang Si-won joked, "When we spoke on the phone yesterday, I was happy, but after thinking about it for a day, I don't think it will work out." He continued, "I may not know your value as a player, but Manager needs your care. You also have to create the lineup," and added, "It is unacceptable for the starting center fielder to become the general manager of another team at the most important moment for our team," eliciting laughter.

Regarding the process of his appointment, Lee said, "I felt good for 10 minutes after the news about the Lotte general manager came out. But within 10 minutes, a rebuttal article saying 'Absolutely not' appeared." He quipped, "Once I join Lotte, I will find the person who did that media play."

He also stated that he has fully begun his duties as the new general manager. Lee said, "I have started the process of selecting the coaching staff for both the first division and the minor league," adding, "In 'Bulkkot Fighters,' I saw someone who could be used as a coach."

In particular, Lee expressed respect and apology toward Manager Kim Sung-geun, with whom he worked on "Bulkkot Baseball." He said, "I plan to visit Manager Kim Sung-geun the day before the official announcement to tell him," adding, "I feel relieved in that I have fulfilled my duty to the manager."

He continued, "It is true that 'Bulkkot Fighters' is in a difficult situation, but I am happy to be going to the position I had dreamed of," sharing his honest feelings. While stating, "Since I am leaving at a time when I am not performing well, my sense of guilt is somewhat lessened," he added, "I feel deeply sorry to the fans."

He emphasized, "I have changed teams during my playing career, but since this is an administrative position, I look forward to it and also feel the burden. I will try my best to do well."

Meanwhile, the Lotte Giants officially announced on the 26th that they had appointed Lee Tae-geun, a KBO Power Enhancement Committee member, as their new general manager.

After retiring from active play, Lee has worked as a baseball commentator and a KBO Power Enhancement Committee member, among other roles, and recently played as a player for the Bulkkot Fighters on the baseball variety show "Bulkkot Baseball."

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