Football fan Lee Kyung-kyu questions Kim Min-jae's substitution; commentator apologizes for team's 'total crisis'

Football fan Lee Kyung-kyu offered a vivid account of his experience watching South Korea's World Cup match against Germany from Mexico. Positioned directly behind the South Korean bench, Lee witnessed player Kim Min-jae's strong reaction upon being substituted midway through the second half.

“

Kim Min-jae was visibly angry after coming to the bench. I couldn't understand why he was substituted, even though I don't know the exact reason.

"Kim Min-jae was visibly angry after coming to the bench," Lee Kyung-kyu recounted. "I couldn't understand why he was substituted, even though I don't know the exact reason." He expressed his bewilderment at the coaching decision, emphasizing his direct observation of the player's distress.

Former national team player and KBS commentator Lee Young-pyo empathized with the players' emotions. Recalling his own experience at the 2002 World Cup, where he played despite injury, Lee Young-pyo stated, "I know how players feel." He suggested that Kim Min-jae likely felt a similar desperation to play, despite the circumstances.

“

I know how players feel.

Lee Young-pyo extended an apology on behalf of football professionals for the team's overall performance in the World Cup. He described the match against Germany as a "total crisis," lamenting the lack of structure, purpose, and clear motivation among the players. He confessed it was the most difficult match he had ever had to commentate on or understand in his decade-plus career.

“

I apologize on behalf of football professionals.

The broadcast also featured MC Jun Hyun-moo's debut as a World Cup caster and his reflections on the experience. Jun admitted his shortcomings despite thorough preparation, but Lee Young-pyo praised his performance, rating it significantly higher than his own initial broadcasting score.

“

The match against Germany was a total crisis. There was no structure, no purpose, and it was hard to see why they had to play. It was the most difficult match I have ever had to commentate on, explain, or understand.