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Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu Faces Online Abuse After Wife's Childbirth Vlog
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Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu Faces Online Abuse After Wife's Childbirth Vlog

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu conceded a goal in the match against Mexico.
  • Some fans directed malicious comments at his wife, Kim Jin-kyung, who recently gave birth.
  • The comment section on his wife's YouTube channel was subsequently closed.

South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu faced online backlash after conceding a goal in the team's World Cup match against Mexico. The criticism extended to his wife, Kim Jin-kyung, a model who had recently shared a vlog detailing her childbirth experience.

Kim Jin-kyung had posted a video titled 'Finally Dalbam is moving out! Chamjinkyung Childbirth Vlog. Welcome Dalbam,' which documented her labor and delivery. Her husband was unable to be present due to his World Cup commitments. In the video, she candidly shared her difficult birthing process and expressed joy upon holding their newborn, noting the baby resembled the father.

I died and came back to life and this is my first meal.

โ€” Kim Jin-kyungDescribing her difficult childbirth experience in her YouTube vlog.

However, the outpouring of support was marred by negative comments directed at Kim Jin-kyung following Kim Seung-gyu's mistake in the match. The team lost 1-0 to Mexico. The goalkeeper's error occurred in the second half when he misjudged a high ball, leading to a goal. This incident prompted the closure of the comment section on his wife's YouTube channel.

Does he look like his dad? His skin is fair.

โ€” Kim Jin-kyungCommenting on her newborn baby, referencing her husband Kim Seung-gyu.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.