"The public's disappointment is fully understandable." Ki Sung-yueng, husband of Han Hye-jin, delivers a scathing critique of Korean football on 'You Quiz' [Star Issue]

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Han Hye-jin's (43) husband and footballer Ki Sung-yueng (37) delivered a serious critique of Korean football on 'You Quiz'.

On the 17th, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' official SNS account posted a preview video stating, "Former national team captain Ki Sung-yueng shares his thoughts after watching the North American World Cup." Ki Sung-yueng has participated in the 2010 South Africa World Cup, the 2014 Brazil World Cup, and served as captain during the 2018 Russia World Cup.

In the video, MC Yoo Jae-suk asked Ki Sung-yueng, "Didn't you travel to Mexico to watch the North American World Cup? Many people are expressing regret over this year's World Cup results." The 2026 North American World Cup ended as the worst tournament in history, exposing the incompetence of coach Hong Myung-bo and the Korea Football Association. Failing to advance to the Round of 32, South Korea recorded its worst-ever performance. President Lee Jae-myung also criticized the situation, stating, "When leaders prioritize personal connections over ability, the outcome is inevitable."

Ki Sung-yueng said, "Fortunately, I only watched the first match against Czech Republic, and the result was surprisingly good. Until I returned to Korea, there was a sense that we would finish either first or second in our group. Even after meeting with players and giving them encouragement, it ended so abruptly. As someone who has experienced this, I feel deeply regretful."

He added, "I fully understand the public's disappointment. I hope Korean football will undergo significant reforms moving forward."

Ki Sung-yueng emphasized, "Football professionals must truly awaken and reflect deeply. Although I am part of the football community, I wonder if I have genuinely worked hard or contributed anything meaningful for Korean football. These days, I find myself thinking a lot about this."

The 352nd episode of 'You Quiz' featuring Ki Sung-yueng will air on the 22nd at 8:45 PM.

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