Controversy is spreading after an inappropriate chant was used during the Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Championship game between Baejae High School and Gwangju Il High School held at Mokdong Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 29th.

The incident occurred in the top of the eighth inning, with Baejae High School leading 6-2. It was reported that from the Baejae High School bench, the chant "Let's go, let's go, let's go to Starbucks" was repeated multiple times. The expression is known to be used in certain far-right online communities, which amplified the fallout.

At the stadium, the Gwangju Il High School side immediately protested, and the umpires paused the game to assess the situation. On-site footage captured the umpire appearing to gesture a warning toward both sides, along with the voices of protest from the Gwangju Il High School side.

The criticism is particularly fierce given that the opposing team was Gwangju Il High School. Online, many have pointed out that it is inappropriate for high school players to repeatedly use an expression at a stadium that could be interpreted as derogatory or mocking toward students from a specific region.

As the controversy grew, the Korea Baseball Softball Association (KBSA) reportedly launched an investigation into the incident. Depending on the findings, the association is expected to discuss whether to discipline the players involved and the severity of any penalties.

Following the incident, Baejae High School issued a formal apology and expressed regret over the inappropriate chanting during the game. The school stated that it would strengthen education and management of the team to prevent a recurrence.

This incident has also sparked growing calls for the school sports community to reassess the importance of a respectful cheering culture and character education for athletes.

[This article was written with the assistance of AI. The facts may change based on the results of an official investigation and statements from the school and relevant organizations.]