'SBS Departure' Jang Ye-won Heads to KBS..World Cup Preview Show MC [Official]

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'Soccer Goddess' Jang Ye-won will serve as the face of the 2026 North America World Cup 'KBS Pre-Show.'

On the 28th, KBS officially announced, "Broadcaster Jang Ye-won has been confirmed as the host of the pre-show for the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup broadcast."

The KBS Pre-Show is a special segment that quickly delivers a variety of stories surrounding the World Cup, from the vibrant atmosphere on-site to match previews, key viewing points, and the latest news on the South Korean national team, meeting viewers first before the main matches begin.

Loved as the 'Soccer Goddess,' Jang Ye-won is expected to make her mark at this World Cup as well, leveraging her solid sports knowledge and stable hosting skills honed through past hosting of soccer-specific programs. Jang Ye-won has accumulated diverse experience by serving as MC for major international sports events, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Cups.

Jang Ye-won attracted numerous headlines upon joining SBS in 2012 as the youngest announcer at the time but resigned from SBS in September 2020 and transitioned to a freelance broadcaster.

The Pre-Show led by Jang Ye-won will be present not only at South Korean national team matches but also at big matches drawing the attention of soccer fans worldwide. During the World Cup, the Pre-Show will be held for approximately two foreign matches per day. Additionally, South Korean soccer legend 'Seol Ba-u-du' Seol Ki-hyun and commentator Lee Wan-woo, who has received high praise for his in-depth analysis, will join as panelists to showcase even richer commentary and expertise.

Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup, which KBS will broadcast live exclusively on terrestrial channels, will feature commentator Lee Young-pyo, who is taking up the World Cup broadcast microphone for the first time in eight years, alongside Jeon Hyun-moo, making his debut as a soccer caster, and caster Nam Hyun-jong. Furthermore, commentators trusted by soccer fans, including Park Ju-young, Kim Shin-wook, Cho Won-hee, Park Chan-ha, and Jung Woo-won, will join in large numbers to complete a more three-dimensional and dynamic broadcast.

This North America World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, and the South Korean national soccer team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will begin their long journey with their first match against the Czech Republic at 11 a.m. on June 12. They will then face Mexico at 10 a.m. on June 19 and South Africa at 10 a.m. on June 25 in the group stage matches.

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