Kim Young-gwang Shouts 'Hong Myung-bo, Get Out!' on Live Broadcast
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former national goalkeeper Kim Young-gwang made a bold statement during a live broadcast, shouting "Hong Myung-bo, get out!" in front of commentator Ahn Jung-hwan.
- The incident occurred during a review of the South Korea vs. China World Cup qualifying match on the TikTok original content show 'Tiki Taka Show'.
- South Korea had already secured a spot in the Round of 32 despite a 0-1 loss to China.
Former South Korean national team goalkeeper Kim Young-gwang caused a stir during a live broadcast by exclaiming "Hong Myung-bo, get out!" while former player and now commentator Ahn Jung-hwan was present. The unexpected outburst occurred on the TikTok original content show 'Tiki Taka Show' during a live review of the recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match between South Korea and China.
The match, which saw South Korea lose 0-1 to China, had already secured the national team's advancement to the Round of 32. Despite the loss, the team's qualification was confirmed, making Kim's strong statement particularly noteworthy during the post-match analysis.
Ahn Jung-hwan, who was part of the broadcast, appeared visibly taken aback by Kim's direct criticism of the national team's head coach, Hong Myung-bo. The live audience and viewers were surprised by the unreserved comment made on a popular streaming platform.
The context of Kim's statement remains unclear, but it suggests underlying dissatisfaction with the team's performance or coaching strategy, despite the ultimate success of qualifying for the World Cup. The incident has generated discussion among fans regarding the team's current state and future direction.
Hong Myung-bo, get out!
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.