Lee Kyung-kyu throws cake in anger after South Korea's World Cup exit
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu expressed anger over South Korea's World Cup elimination.
- He threw a celebratory cake in frustration after the team's exit was confirmed.
- Lee criticized the team's performance, stating they lacked the right to advance and had broken teamwork.
South Korean comedian and football enthusiast Lee Kyung-kyu displayed his frustration after the national team's elimination from the World Cup. In a YouTube video posted on his channel 'God Kyung-kyu,' Lee was seen throwing a pre-prepared congratulatory cake onto a table as soon as the team's exit was confirmed.
Frankly, they did not deserve to make it to the Round of 32. Their teamwork was broken.
Lee did not hold back in his criticism of the team's performance. "Frankly, they did not deserve to make it to the Round of 32. Their teamwork was broken," he stated forcefully. He further argued that criticism is warranted when the team, funded by taxpayer money, fails to perform.
As they went with the nation's tax money, it's okay to criticize when football loses.
Despite his anger, Lee drew a line at abusive language from viewers in the live chat. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between legitimate criticism of the results and personal attacks, stating, "It's okay to be angry, but you shouldn't curse." The comedian's strong reaction highlights the deep disappointment felt by many fans following the team's performance.
It's okay to be angry, but you shouldn't curse.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.