[Sportschosun Lee Ji-hyun] As national team forward Oh Hyeon-gyu scored a dramatic winning goal in South Korea's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the production team of tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' also drew attention by sending congratulatory messages after recalling a promise he made years ago.
On the 12th, the official social media account of 'You Quiz on the Block' posted a past clip of Oh Hyeon-gyu's appearance on the show, along with the message, "Four years ago, Oh Hyeon-gyu promised that he would play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing a jersey number, and he did it!" It added, "The hero of the comeback goal against the Czech Republic! Congratulations to Oh Hyeon-gyu on his first World Cup goal!" sharing in the emotion.
The released photo shows a broadcast screen from Oh Hyeon-gyu's earlier appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block.' At the time, he boldly declared his ambition to play on the 2026 FIFA World Cup stage wearing the Taegeuk mark. Four years later, he turned that promise into reality by scoring the winning goal that led South Korea to victory in the tournament proper.
Oh Hyeon-gyu led South Korea to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in the opening match of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 12th, by scoring the decisive comeback goal in the 35th minute of the second half. South Korea fell behind first, but Hwang In-beom's equalizer and Oh Hyeon-gyu's winner completed a thrilling comeback.
In a post-match interview, Oh Hyeon-gyu said, "I was worried whether I could even play today because my condition was not good, but I am truly overwhelmed," adding to the emotion after it was revealed that he had shown remarkable determination despite a fever nearing 38 degrees Celsius.
Fans responded enthusiastically, saying, "He really kept his You Quiz promise," "It wasn't a variety show, it was a coming-of-age drama," "The boy from four years ago became a World Cup hero," and "Oh Seobang really did it."
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