In a surprising turn of events, actor Ahn Se-ha's first pitch event at the Changwon NC Park has been canceled amidst controversies surrounding past allegations of school bullying.
On November 11, the NC Dinos announced the cancellation of the event, stating, "It is not appropriate to proceed with the event while issues related to the actor are still being resolved." Originally scheduled for a home game against the LG Twins, the first pitch was part of a series of fan appreciation events to celebrate the milestone of 9 million spectators in the KBO League. Fans were particularly excited as Ahn was set to perform the national anthem and throw the ceremonial first pitch due to his local celebrity status and impressive singing talent.
However, following the announcement of his participation, allegations surfaced from a netizen claiming to be a former schoolmate, accusing Ahn of being part of a bullying group during their school years. The individual recounted an incident where Ahn allegedly threatened them with a shard of glass and forced them into a fight, revealing their reluctance to see someone who caused them trauma in their youth publicly celebrated at an event.
In response to these allegations, Ahn Se-ha's agency, Funus Entertainment, firmly denied the accusations, calling them baseless and defamatory. They announced plans to take immediate legal action, including filing a complaint with the police regarding the false claims made online. The agency emphasized their commitment to protecting Ahn's reputation and stated they would pursue both civil and criminal legal steps against those spreading misinformation.