Han Jeong-soo: "Hong Myung-bo, step down from the national team immediately and return your 2 billion won salary" Anger [Star Issue]

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Actor Han Jeong-soo has launched a series of sharp criticisms against Hong Myung-bo, the coach of the South Korean national football team, following the team's defeat in the match against South Africa.

On the 26th, Han Jeong-soo stated, "Since he said he would take full responsibility with his own words, he should step down from the national team coach position immediately and return all the salaries he has received so far. There is no other way to take responsibility besides that," he conveyed.

Earlier, on the 25th, following the defeat against South Africa, Han Jeong-soo criticized, "They showed the worst match in history with the best players. There was no precedent for such tactics, inexplicable player selections, and a tendency to blame the players until the end. This truly shows what the worst kind of coach looks like."

He continued, "Even during the 1954 Switzerland World Cup, it wasn't like this. I'm starting to really hate football now," and added a sharp remark, "Is Hong Myung-bo from South Africa?"

Furthermore, he said, "It seems best for Mr. Hong Myung-bo to apply for naturalization in South Africa. Do not come to Korea," and launched a fierce attack.

He then added, "In fact, I want to express my infinite gratitude, trust, and support to our players who must have had the hardest time. You worked very hard. You were the best."

Meanwhile, on the morning of the 25th, the South Korean national football team lost 0-1 to South Africa in the third match of Group A of the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup. The South Korean national team finished the group stage with one win and two losses, currently holding third place in Group A.

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