South Korean news channel accidentally broadcasts vulgar Mexican fan chant, goes viral

A South Korean news broadcast covering the FIFA World Cup 2026 has unexpectedly gone viral, thanks to a humorous cultural misunderstanding involving Mexican football fans. During a live segment by YTN, reporters aimed to capture the vibrant celebrations of Mexican supporters following South Korea's victory over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara.

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Korean innocence and Mexican creativity, a friendship that needs no translation.

However, the broadcast captured something far more unexpected than cheers of encouragement. The Mexican fans were heard enthusiastically chanting, "¡Corea va a probar, el chi** nacional!" – a phrase containing a vulgar double entendre in Spanish that the South Korean reporters, unaware of its meaning, included in their report. The segment quickly gained traction on social media platforms like X, where users shared clips of the innocent broadcast juxtaposed with the explicit chant.

The incident has been widely shared, with many users finding humor in the "Korean innocence and Mexican creativity." Online comments celebrated the cultural exchange, with remarks like "Friendship that needs no translation" and "Two cultures, one moment of absolute international confusion." The situation underscored how football can create unexpected and amusing cross-cultural moments.

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Friends and rivals united by football.

While the YTN report intended to showcase the passionate support for the South Korean team, it inadvertently highlighted a linguistic and cultural gap. The viral spread of the clip has led to widespread amusement and commentary on the unpredictable nature of international sporting events and the diverse ways fans express their enthusiasm.

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Two cultures, one moment of absolute international confusion.