A complete recap of the KIA Park Jeong-woo DM controversy! Learn the full story of the incident, which led to malicious Instagram comments, trolling, and even a personal information leak. We've compiled the team's response and fan reactions in a casual manner.

1. The controversy started with an Instagram DM.

After the game on August 21st, KIA Tigers outfielder Park Jeong-woo got into a heated argument with a fan via DM on his Instagram.

Fan comments are "I can't even work at a BBQ", "Go to another team." It was a level of sarcasm, but the problem arose when Park Jeong-woo responded with insults and swear words.

2. Leakage of personal information of fans

It didn't just end with swearing, The fact that Park Jeong-woo revealed the fan's phone number and continued with threatening remarks and even taunts caused even greater controversy.

 

 

This was clearly a personal information leak, and it was bound to escalate into legal trouble. Fans are reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit.

3. Club's official position

As the incident grew, the KIA team held an interview with Park Jeong-woo. "The player himself is reflecting on his recklessness." He announced it. But the public criticism did not subside easily.

 

Finally, on August 23rd, the club "It was inappropriate. I will make them reflect on their actions." Park Jeong-woo was removed from the first-team roster.

4. 'Final base run' and worsening public opinion

In fact, even before the DM controversy, Park Jeong-woo made a fatal mistake in the 9th inning of the Kiwoom game, throwing a walk-off baserunner. He mistook it for a hit and started the game, but was then thrown out, ending the game.

 

After this bonehead play, public opinion worsened further as criticism poured in from fans and even a social media war ensued.

5. The problem of recurring malicious comments about professional baseball

This incident is not simply a mistake by one player, but rather an extension of the malicious comment problem that continues throughout the KBO. There were also cases where Samsung's Diaz and LG's Oh Ji-hwan's family members received threatening DMs or sued malicious commenters.

 

After Naver and Daum's comment sections were blocked, social media platforms like Instagram became new battlegrounds.

 

Q&A

 

Q1. Why did Park Jeong-woo respond in this way?
→ It seems the psychological pressure from the immediate criticism and his own mistakes was significant. However, as a professional athlete, it's difficult to justify his overreaction.

 

Q2. How racy were the fan comments?
→ It wasn't a swear word, but it was more of a sarcastic remark like, "You wouldn't even be able to work part-time at a BBQ." It's hard to see it as being extreme.

 

Q3. What will the club do going forward?
→ He has currently been sent down to the second team for self-reflection, and it appears that a decision on whether he will return will be made after observing the situation.

 

Q4. Why do these incidents keep happening?
→ This is because players are sensitive to match results, and fans immediately express their emotions on social media. The moment a line is crossed, the situation escalates.

 

 

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