Seo Jung-won expressed regret to the club and the fans: "At this point, I want to thank Xingcheng Group for their support of the team, and also thank the fans for their cheers and encouragement. Right now, we're on the path to competing for the championship and are getting close to that goal. But for me personally, it’s a very difficult situation — there’s very little I can do. Overall, I feel deeply regretful. "