The 'basketball president' Hur Jae has resumed social media activities after a long break of five years. It evokes a sense of regret to see him reminiscing about his prime after he was dishonorably discharged from the basketball world.
On the 17th, Hur Jae posted several photos on social media without any significant text.
In the released photos, Hur Jae met Jo Gyu-seong (FC Midtjylland), who had played as a forward for the South Korean national team along with Kim Byung-hyun. Jo Gyu-seong, who rose to stardom by scoring 2 goals in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, later transferred to the Danish league but had been unable to play for a year due to injuries and complications.
Meeting Jo Gyu-seong, Hur Jae reflected on his own prime. Reminiscing about his agile prime, Hur Jae noted, "There were times like this," drifting into memories. Although he was called the 'basketball president' during that time, now he is left with regrets after being dishonorably discharged from the basketball world.
This is the first time Hur Jae has been active on social media since his dishonorable discharge from the basketball community. Hur Jae was dishonorably discharged from the basketball world due to the so-called 'Day One incident' in 2023.
The background that allowed Day One to join professional basketball was largely due to the influence of the 'basketball president' Hur Jae, who showcased his interactions with Day One players in various entertainment shows to lead promotional efforts. However, Day One suffered financial difficulties, including unpaid membership fees to the Korean Basketball League (KBL), unpaid acquisition costs for the Goyang Orion, and insufficient club operation funds. Hur Jae only repeated the words "Please trust me" in response to concerns related to Day One.
Due to the Day One incident, the juniors whom Hur Jae led were pushed to the brink. Hur Jae could not avoid criticism and responsibility, but he did not disclose any significant position. Consequently, KBL decided to prohibit Hur Jae from all activities, including representing a KBL club, Director General, or coach. Essentially, he was expelled from the basketball world. Following that, Hur Jae stopped his entertainment activities, and he recently resumed activities through the MBN program 'Survival of the Fittest' to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Meanwhile, the MBN program 'Survival of the Fittest,' in which Hur Jae appears, is broadcast every Saturday at 8:20 p.m.
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