Kim Ha-seong, 'former colleague's complaint and truth battle', does not attend the Ilgu Award ceremony

"I was threatened with blackmail by my junior"
The junior's side claims Kim Ha-seong's habitual assault

Korean major leaguer Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego Padres), who was embroiled in a truth battle after suing a former teammate, did not appear in public.

Ha-seong Kim was selected as the winner of the Ilgu Award's Special Achievement Award, but did not attend the '2023 Nutri D Day Ilgu Award Awards Ceremony' held at the Riviera Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 8th.

Officials from Summit Management, Kim Ha-seong's management company, did not attend, so no proxy award was given.

During the presentation of the Special Achievement Award, the host said, “Ha-seong Kim only delivered a message. “It was a meaningful award given to her by Ilguhoe seniors, and she said she was sorry for not being able to attend the awards ceremony.”

Jeong Geun-woo, who is also a member of the Ilgu Association board of directors, took the podium instead and said, “Kim Ha-seong received the Gold Glove as a utility player, but I hope he receives it as a shortstop next year. “I will support you,” he said.

An official from Ilguhoe said, “Originally, Ha-seong Kim was scheduled to attend. However, he thought about it until this morning and eventually decided not to attend.”

Kim Ha-seong, who returned to Korea on October 11 after finishing the 2023 season, was actively engaged in external activities, including holding an official press conference on the 20th of last month. He also attended the awards ceremony in person on the 30th of last month and the 4th of this month.

However, it appears that he chose not to attend the awards ceremony as he was recently embroiled in a truth battle.

Ha-seong Kim recently filed a complaint with the police, saying that he had been subjected to constant blackmail by a junior baseball player. On the 6th, he appeared at the police station and was investigated as a complainant. casinositerank.com

It is known that Kim Ha-seong was asked to pay a settlement after getting into a fight with Mr. A while drinking at a bar in Gangnam, Seoul two years ago. He reportedly claims that even after Kim Ha-seong handed over the settlement, he continued to receive requests for money.

On the 7th, Summit Management said, “Ha-seong Kim filed a complaint after receiving continuous threats of blackmail from a junior player,” and added, “It is difficult to provide detailed information as the case is currently under investigation. “We will deliver a detailed position depending on the progress of the investigation in the future,” he said.

After the complaint became known, the junior player's side claimed that he was repeatedly assaulted by Kim Ha-seong, leading to a battle over the truth.

In an interview with a media outlet, Junior's side claimed, "He habitually assaulted me whenever he drank," and added, "We haven't had any contact in two years, and he's never asked for money or anything like that."

As the controversy grew due to a rebuttal from his junior player, Ha-seong Kim eventually disappeared from public appearances.

A Summit Management official said, “Because Kim Ha-seong did not disclose his position, he was unable to attend the awards ceremony. “This afternoon, the legal representative plans to reveal Kim Ha-seong’s position.” gostopsite.com