Lee Jung Jae is at the center of a baseball drama controversy after filming for his new tvN K-Drama Nice To Not Meet You disrupted the LG Twins’ record-breaking winning streak.
The incident unfolded during the 2025 Shinhan SOL BANK KBO League game between the Kiwoom Heroes and LG Twins on August 31 at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium. Filming took place on the field before the 6 PM match, with Lee Jung Jae appearing for a ceremonial first pitch between 5:30 to 5:40 PM.
Fans and critics say the filming created chaos. LG players were reportedly blocked from warming up on the field and had to stretch in the outfield instead. Some blame this disruption for LG’s loss, which ended their 13-game win streak.
K-Netizens are pushing back hard against blaming Lee Jung Jae.
“So ridiculous…didn’t even know that Lee Jung Jae came to pitch..what are you guys talking about.”
“Blaming someone else…is the reporter an LG fan?”
“I think the news reporter is just mad…”
“Why is everyone criticizing Lee Jung Jae? What did he do wrong?”
“This was before the game, and they notified them in advance…I don’t see what the problem is…what a ridiculous article.”
As the debate heats up, netizens question the fairness of targeting the actor for the game’s outcome. The drama production team’s advance announcement adds fuel to the argument that the blame is misplaced.
