Controversy over ‘short-talking commentary’ in the men’s 500m final relay
Also pointed out on the KBS viewer petition bulletin board
After that, the game commentary showed a calm appearance.
KBS commentator Lee Sang-hwa, a former speed skater who was controversial for commenting in semi-verbal language at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, continued his commentary in a calm tone as if he was conscious of it, attracting attention.
On the 15th, in the final match between Korea and Canada in the men’s speed skating team overtaking for 5th and 6th place, Lee showed a calm and short speech overall.
On that day, the Korean national team crossed the finish line at 3:53.77 and lost to Canada, placing 6th in the final rankings.
Commissioner Lee continued his commentary by saying, “This is the first time Park Seong-hyun overtakes the (Olympic) team, but it seems that they will work well together as they have been training together for a long time.” .
Even when the gap with Canada widened, he calmly encouraged them by saying, “I hope our players will work hard until the end.”
Earlier, member Lee commented on the match played by Min-gyu Cha (Uijeongbu City Hall), who competed in the men’s 500m speed skating final on the 12th, and said with an excited voice, “First, first. Oh, I look good. I like it calmly.”
Afterwards, even when Cha Min-kyu held the Taegeukgi and went around the link, he shouted “Hey, hey, look here”, and caster Lee Kwang-yong warned him, “You shouldn’t do that on TV.” At the end of the broadcast, Lee Sang-hwa apologized, saying, “I was too excited.”
Regarding this, some netizens pointed out Lee Sang-hwa’s nonsense, saying, “Is it a commentary in the corner of the room?” and “It was uncomfortable to hear.” On the KBS viewer petition board, posts such as ‘I do not have the qualifications to comment on Lee Sang-hwa, please stop it’ and ‘I do not want to see Lee Sang-hwa on the Beijing Olympics broadcast’ were posted.
One petitioner said, “I was surprised while watching TV. I wonder if Lee Sang-hwa is a member of a public broadcaster or just a person who broadcasts on YouTube. In other broadcasting stations, no matter how juniors use their titles, they support and praise them. On KBS, the broadcaster, it was absurd to see a person who spoke half-speaking relaying.” he pointed out.
On the other hand, there were netizens who showed genuine support for the player, but as if conscious of the controversy, Lee showed a calmer appearance in the commentary followingwards.
Kim Soo-young, reporter at Hankyung.com swimming@hankyung.com
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