2026 World Cup: BTS, Son, EJAE And Other Top Korean Cultural Moments

The article reviews South Korea's cultural highlights from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team's early elimination. Korean-American singer EJAE performed the official anthem 'DNA' with Andrea Bocelli at the opening ceremony. The main focus is the controversy surrounding coach Hong Myung-bo, who benched star players Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung, leading to public outrage, death threats, and his resignation. President Lee Jae-myung called for an investigation into the Korea Football Association, with a parliamentary hearing scheduled. The article contrasts this with the 2002 World Cup success under Guus Hiddink, highlighting the intense national pride Koreans have for football.

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2026 World Cup: BTS, Son, EJAE And Other Top Korean Cultural MomentsForbes - BusinessWesternJul 21, 10:10 PM UTC

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