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“Why is she so sensitive? Maybe she’s on her period!” WK League referee case involving Ji So-yun heads to Fair Trade Commission

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Suwon FC Women player Ji So-yun accused referee Bae Seon-young of making a sexually harassing remark during a 2026 WK League match.
  • Ji said the comment came through wireless communication during the game, and the case is now headed to the Fair Trade Commission.

A sexual harassment allegation involving South Korean footballer Ji So-yun has moved into the public arena and is now heading to the Fair Trade Commission.

Ji, 35, who plays for Suwon FC Women, said referee Bae Seon-young made the remark during a 2026 WK League 22nd-round match between Suwon FC Women and Seoul City Hall at Suwon Sports Complex on the 28th.

According to Ji, Bae referred to her during wireless communication by saying, “She’s been sensitive from the start. Maybe she’s on her period.” The allegation has brought the incident involving one of South Korea’s best-known women’s footballers into formal public scrutiny.

She’s been sensitive from the start. Maybe she’s on her period.

· Bae Seon-young, according to Ji So-yunThe alleged remark was made during wireless communication in a WK League match.
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