During the World Baseball Classic group stage match between Korea and Australia at Tokyo Dome, Taiwan fans were present and initially supported Korea as it competed against Australia. However, the situation turned for the worse for Taiwanese supporters when Taiwan ended up failing to qualify for the quarterfinals, finishing with a record of two wins and two losses. After Moon Bo-kyung struck out during a key moment in the game, fans took to his social media to express their discontent, criticizing him for not hitting a pitch that could have helped their cause.

As the game unfolded, Taiwan’s chance for advancement dimmed significantly when Korea sealed their victory with a score of 7-2 and ultimately secured a spot in the quarterfinals after Australia failed to score in the last inning. Taiwanese fans, who initially hoped for a favorable outcome, began to lash out at players like Moon Bo-kyung, even though he had performed well earlier in the match. The backlash highlights the emotional investment fans have, especially when their team’s fate is at stake.

In reflecting on Taiwan's overall performance in the tournament, there are complexities to consider beyond this particular game. Taiwan had a heavy loss to Japan earlier in the series, which may have impacted their mental and physical readiness for the match against Korea. Japan's Shohei Ohtani, acknowledging the competitiveness of the Korea vs. Japan match, suggested that any team could have emerged victorious in that tightly contested game, making the group's matches a testament to the high stakes and pressures involved, which eventually took their toll on Taiwan's campaign.