Go Young-wook faces another social media controversy: "World Cup street cheering doesn't help in life..." [Star Issue]

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Go Young-wook, a broadcaster formerly with the group Rula, has shared his thoughts on the culture of World Cup street cheering.

On the 19th, Go posted on his X (formerly Twitter), "Even though I'm not particularly interested in sports, I used to make sure to watch the World Cup, but since some time ago, my interest has waned, and I didn't even know if the Czech Republic match was being played."

He added, "Today, I'm going to turn on the Mexico match for the first time in a while. In the past, I invited players like Ko Jong-soo and Lee Dong-gook to my birthday parties and had close relationships with them, but now they have nothing to do with me. Whether someone wins or loses, it has no meaning in my life."

He continued, "Even during the 2002 World Cup, I never felt so embarrassed that I raised both arms, pointed my index fingers up, and shouted 'Daehanminguk jjajakjjajakjjak' (Go Korea, go, go, go). It's not even a match held in Korea, and even if you can watch it comfortably on TV at home, it doesn't help your life in any way. Yet, seeing people go out to the streets, cheer among large crowds, and get excited, it seems there are many people with truly selfless hearts," he revealed his thoughts on the World Cup street cheering culture.

The post spread quickly online, sparking various reactions. Some netizens responded, "Cheering for international matches with the national flag is only natural," while others cautioned against overreacting, noting that Go Young-wook was simply expressing his personal views.

Meanwhile, on the morning of the 19th at 10 a.m., South Korea and Mexico played their second Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico. Street cheering events were held in various parts of the city, hoping for a victory by the South Korean national football team.

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