[Sportschosun Jo Min-jeong reporter] Singer Park Ki-young expressed disappointment over the South Korea national football team's exit from the FIFA World Cup group stage and criticized the country's football system.
On the 26th, Park wrote, "Is this football?" She added, "At the time, I didn't understand the praise for him when he showed what was basically a textbook case of anger-management issues, but in the end, the whole world learned about our family business." She went on to say, "I envy Japan," and added, "As Park Ji-sung said, it will take at least 10 years to change the system," stressing that structural reform is needed in Korean football.
Her remarks appeared to be a reaction to South Korea's 0-1 loss to South Africa in the final group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the 25th, which ended the team's hopes of advancing to the round of 32 on its own.
Internet users who saw Park's post responded by saying, "She perfectly voiced what fans were feeling," "I stayed up until dawn cheering, and it was so disappointing," "I agree that the system has to change in the end," and "It's harsh criticism, but not wrong."
Meanwhile, Park Ki-young has remained active recently, moving between television appearances and live performances.
Jo Min-jeong reporter mj.cho@sportschosun.com
