Regarding the 'Lee Jong-beom KIA Manager Rumor,' Lee Jung-hoo says, "My father will handle it."

"Father's Life Issues, He Will Handle Them Himself"
Unprecedented Managerial Corruption Leaves Position Vacant
"Lee Jong-beom, It's Time for Him to Manage KIA" Significant Public Opinion

Lee Jung-hoo said on the 1st regarding the mention of Lee Jong-beom as a candidate for the next KIA manager position, which became vacant due to corruption, "He didn't specifically talk about it. It's a sensitive issue, and I am not a player who can dare to talk about the managerial position of a team."

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On the same day, Lee Jung-hoo, who departed to prepare for the new season with the Major League Baseball (MLB) San Francisco Giants, said, "Every time the KIA manager position becomes vacant, there are many talks, but I have never been directly contacted, so I am cautious about discussing it," adding, "This is my father's life, so I think he will handle it himself."

KIA recently terminated the contract with former manager Kim Jong-guk, who was suspected of receiving bribes from a sponsoring company. With the sudden 'corruption issue' leaving the manager position vacant, KIA is conducting a wide-ranging selection process for the next manager. In particular, former LG coach Lee Jong-beom, whose number 7 is retired by KIA and is considered the greatest legend, is also being mentioned as a candidate. Some fans are voicing that "In this unprecedented situation where a former manager was dismissed due to corruption, it is time to entrust the managerial role to Lee Jong-beom, who has steadily accumulated on-field experience."

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