Yoon Du-jun, a member of the K-pop group HIGHLIGHT, conducted a live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between South Korea and Mexico on his YouTube channel on the 19th. The South Korean national team drew 0-0 in the first half but lost 0-1 after goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a catching error early in the second half, allowing Luis Romo to score the winning goal. As a result, South Korea's record became 1 win and 1 loss with 3 points, maintaining 2nd place in Group A. After the match, Yoon Du-jun expressed disappointment, saying "It was a shame we could have aimed for victory," but quickly shifted to an encouraging tone toward the players. He said, "Let's applaud the players. They must have been under more pressure than anyone," and offered a positive assessment, saying "I think they played well enough." Notably, Yoon Du-jun appealed to fans, saying, "There's no need for us to think negatively," and "I don't recommend leaving negative comments anywhere." Known as a soccer enthusiast, Yoon Du-jun has appeared on the JTBC soccer variety show 'Kicked by Fate.' South Korea's third match against South Africa is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 25th (Korea time) at Monterrey Stadium.