The K League, professional football league in South Korea, is facing harsh criticism for consecutive referee errors and opaque judgment operations. At the center of this controversy is Jeonbuk Hyundai. Recently, their coach, Tanos, received a suspension for alleged 'racial discrimination' gestures and remarks, leading Jeonbuk fans to strongly protest, calling it a situation where a sacrificial lamb was made in unclear circumstances.

Tanos, the coach, was accused of racial discrimination for using a specific word during his protest against referee decisions in a match, but officials and players on-site gathered to say, "He is not that kind of person." Jeonbuk player Lee Seung-woo also expressed his unfairness in an interview, saying, "Coach Tanos is not a person with racial bias. He would never speak with such intent."

Jeonbuk supporters also criticized the arrogant attitude and opaque disciplinary procedures of the K League referees through an official statement. They stated, "The recent repeated errors and irrational responses are undermining the trust of the entire league," and emphasized that "unjust labeling must be corrected."

Fans see this incident not just as a disciplinary issue but as an event that has exposed structural problems faced by the K League. The lack of consistency in referee decisions, evasion of responsibility in explanations, and absence of on-site communication have overlapped, resulting in the unfair harm suffered by one leader and one club.

Jeonbuk fans are raising their voices, saying, "We are not advocating for racial discrimination but demanding fair judgments based on facts," and stressing that "to maintain the K League as a trusted league, it is essential to clarify the truth of this incident and improve the overall referee system."