Jeon Hyun-moo hits the "2-1 comeback victory" with goosebumps.. KBS, Czech Republic match viewership hits 8.5% 'bright' [Star Issue]

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KBS's live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup first-round match against the Czech Republic, aired on a weekday morning, demonstrated national interest with high viewership in the 8th% range.

According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership survey company, on the 13th, the live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup, South Korea's first match, the Group A first-round showdown against the Czech Republic, which began at 10 a.m. on the 12th, recorded a national daily viewership of 8.5%. The core target viewership for ages 20-49 stood at 2.3% (based on the capital region).

The match against the Czech Republic was held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Lee Young-pyo, the committee member who took the microphone for a World Cup broadcast for the first time in eight years, and caster Nam Hyun-jong, went live from the site on KBS 2TV. Prior to the match, the KBS North, Central America and Caribbean Cup Czech Republic pre-show, hosted by "soccer goddess" Jang Ye-won, featured TVXQ's Choi Kang-min, 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Taeguk Warrior and coach Seol Ki-hyeon, "K-leaguer" Kim Jin-soo, and Kim Young-gwon, heating up the atmosphere.

As South Korea secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic, KBS commentator Lee Young-pyo and special caster Jeon Hyun-moo both predicted a 2-1 victory before the match, drawing attention.

In particular, caster Jeon Hyun-moo not only predicted the 2-1 scoreline before the match but also accurately anticipated detailed content such as Oh Hyeon-gyu's goal, Lee Kang-in's assist, and the comeback victory, saying, "It will become a sacred video," leaving viewers in awe.

Additionally, it was revealed through the broadcast that committee member Lee Young-pyo met with Oh Hyeon-gyu, the scorer of the comeback goal, before his substitution and shared a "goal promise," spreading positive energy. Lee Young-pyo was also captured smiling and greeting the national team captain Son Heung-min and others after the match.

Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean Cup will be held from the 11th of this month to the 19th of next month. Under the leadership of coach Hong Myung-bo, the South Korean national team will face Mexico at 10 a.m. on the 19th (Friday) and South Africa at 10 a.m. on the 25th in the group stage following the victory against the Czech Republic.

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