A 41-year-old veteran’s claim, an 18-year-old rookie’s gossip… What did they leave behind?
SSG Landers outfielder Choo Shin-soo (41) and Hanwha Eagles rookie pitcher Kim Seo-hyeon (18) are the oldest and youngest players in the KBO League. Unfortunately, the spring camp was embroiled in controversy. Choo Shin-soo pointed out the problem of Ahn Woo-jin’s school violence and the composition of the national team. Kim Seo-hyun talked behind coaches and fans on social media.
Choo Shin-soo showed various exemplary aspects, such as the routine of preparing for the season, the attitude to play every day, the way he played his best in the game, and the way he treated his teammates. He showed the importance of on-base percentage with his entire body, and he led SSG to the championship in just two years. Even his exemplary philanthropy has had a profound impact on KBO players. Since SSG Choo Shin-soo entered the KBO league, his professional pride has increased even more.
Choo Shin-soo, who returned to the United States, appeared in a Korean media in Texas ahead of the spring camp, and several remarks about Korean baseball caused controversy. He also argued that Woo-jin Ahn, who was caught in school violence, should be given a chance at the national team, and that younger players should be selected for the future of Korean baseball, citing the real name of Hyun-soo Kim, who wears the 10th Taegeuk mark. He was immediately met with a backlash from public opinion.
One week after entering spring camp, the youngest Kim Seo-hyun is now at the center of controversy. He suffered measles when the gossip posted on his social media account was exposed to the community. It was a harsh expression of criticism against fans who talked about the qualifications for the number 11, and criticism of the coach who said not to skip meals and not to be late. The 18-year-old rookie’s unexpected and inappropriate behavior turned the field training ground upside down.
As public opinion boiled over, the club imposed a three-day ban on training and a fine. After three days of silence, he resumed training and made an official apology. Suddenly, a young player was pushed into a harsh situation that was difficult to endure, and there are aspects that adults have not properly educated, so it seems to be breathing with sympathy.
The controversy between Choo Shin-soo and Kim Seo-hyun left something to think about. Choo Shin-soo insisted on his thoughts. However, he ignored the Korean situation to express his regret for his juniors as a claim. He neglected the sensitivity of school violence and the value of the existence of international competitions that he had to win. Many people must have felt a sense of dissimilarity rather than homogeneity when he said, “There are things that are difficult to understand in Korea.” 메이저놀이터
Choo Shin-soo is quietly digesting spring camp in Vero Beach, Florida. He did not take a position on the controversy caused by his own comments. Seeing that there are no interviews with reporters visiting the site, it seems to be a sensitive issue. No matter what you say, there may be another controversy, so you have no choice but to be careful. It is likely to be overlooked, so it seems that he will reveal his true intentions at the right time.
Kim Seo-hyun was fined before her first paycheck was deposited. He threw another question mark about the character education of sports players, which has been constantly raised. It will be talked about in the future. Clubs should provide character and ethics education until they feel bored. Kim Seo-hyun should also use it as an opportunity to awaken and become a loved professional. If you use the crisis as an opportunity to become a good model, the icing on the cake.
