Hong Seok-cheon: "Baeja High School Baseball Team Should Go to Gwangju and Apologize".. Shock Over 'Starbucks, Let's Go' Controversy [Star Issue]

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Actor Hong Seok-cheon expressed his thoughts on the controversy regarding derogatory remarks made by the Baeja High School baseball team against the region.

On the 1st, Hong Seok-cheon posted a post and video on his personal account titled "My Thoughts on How to Apologize."

In the video, Hong Seok-cheon said, "I couldn't sleep. Let me tell you a story from my childhood. I remember seeing a news report that said, 'Reds in Gwangju, Jeonnam, started a rebellion and were suppressed by mobilizing the military.'"

Hong Seok-cheon stated, "I thought that way, was educated that way, and graduated from high school. When I came to Seoul for university, I was shocked. The truth was different." He added, "I was so flustered, and when I faced the truth, when I faced the pain of Gwangju, I was sad."

He conveyed, "I remember going to Gwangju when I was a university student. The people living there were so fun and beautiful. They gave me a great gift of happiness."

Hong Seok-cheon revealed, "While watching the news, I heard the cheering of Baeja High School baseball students and was honestly surprised. I thought, 'Shouldn't the students be doing something like that?'"

He said, "That is my opinion. It is not necessary for the school to issue an apology statement and explain or make excuses for the situation at that time. It seems that Baeja High School students should go down to Gwangju, talk to the students of Gwangju Jeil High School, apologize, and then return after having a meal with the warm mothers of Gwangju."

He continued, "I think that is the best way to apologize at that age. I believe the students of Gwangju Jeil High School will accept that apology. It is important to study history accurately."

Meanwhile, Baeja High School played against Gwangju Jeil High School in the 81st Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship held at Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium on the 29th of last month. However, a scene was captured where some Baeja High School players shouted toward the opposing dugout, "Let's go, let's go, Starbucks, let's go," sparking controversy.

Some pointed out that the slogan recalled the controversy surrounding the distortion and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, similar to an event by Starbucks Korea. Earlier, Starbucks faced criticism for mocking the May 18 Democratization Movement and the torture-to-death of martyr Park Jong-chul by using phrases such as 'Tank Day' and 'Desk's Tak' during a tumbling sale event on May 18.

As the controversy grew, the Baeja High School side posted an apology statement on the school website, stating, "We sincerely apologize for causing deep pain and disappointment to the Gwangju Jeil High School team, parents, alumni, Gwangju citizens, and many others due to the inappropriate cheering slogans of some student athletes."

Additionally, Baeja High School played against the team Bulkkot Fighters from the web variety content 'Bulkkot Baseball2' at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome on the 7th of last month. The game was broadcast live, and an edited version was scheduled to be released later, but the 'Bulkkot Baseball' production company stated, "We have taken the recent issue related to Baeja High School seriously and have decided not to broadcast the 'Baeja High School' episode scheduled for July 6."

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