'Soccer genius' Park Ju-young makes commentary debut... joins KBS 2026 World Cup broadcast [Official]

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'Soccer genius' Park Ju-young will make his commentary debut through the 2026 North American World Cup.

KBS, under the slogan 'One Korea! The World Cup is KBS,' has finalized eight commentators responsible for delivering the excitement of the World Cup and officially announced them on the 6th.

The main broadcast team includes Lee Young-pyo, known for his 'precise match predictions and bold analysis' and beloved as the 'expert commentator,' Jeon Hyun-moo, dubbed the 'national MC' for his friendly charm and for leading viewership to number one by covering the less popular sport of weightlifting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and announcer Nam Hyun-jong, a 'born soccer maniac' equipped with steady hosting skills and a dynamic sense of broadcasting.

Adding to this, legends of Korean soccer join the lineup to lend weight. 'Soccer genius' Park Ju-young is drawing the most intense attention as he takes on his first-ever commentary challenge. It is expected that his unique 'Park Ju-young-style commentary,' built on the sharp instincts and broad perspective he displayed during his playing days, will offer a fresh appeal never seen before.

Kim Shin-wook, known as the 'symbol of the tall striker,' is expected to showcase the presence of a 'giant in the commentary world,' having been famous since his playing days for his natural charm and insight. Meanwhile, Cho Won-hee, who left a strong impression with his 'must-go celebration,' is poised to energize the atmosphere with his fighting commentary, proven at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Additionally, two professional commentators join to bolster the team. Park Chan-ha, who demonstrates the 'essence of tactical analysis,' will grasp the flow of matches with his broad knowledge spanning the K League, overseas soccer, and A-match games. Jung Woo-won, hailed as the 'rising star of the commentary world,' is expected to further enhance viewers' understanding through his stable chemistry, rich content, and clear delivery. With this unprecedented scale of commentary team, KBS aims to go beyond simple match broadcasting, satisfying both the fun of watching and the joy of listening, and uniting 'One Korea.' They plan to vividly convey the heat of the and the breath of the players, instantly drawing viewers into the heart of the stadium.

The 2026 FIFA North American World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19.

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