Korea Trendy News-en

Korean baseball star Lee Jung-hoo has achieved a remarkable commercial milestone by ranking 17th in overall MLB jersey sales while securing 2nd place within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Surpassing Veteran Stars According to MLB.com's latest jersey sales data released on July 12th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo has surpassed veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw to claim the second-highest jersey sales position within the Dodgers organization. This achievement demonstrates that Lee's appeal extends far beyond his on-field performance to significant commercial value. The sales figures, compiled based on official Nike jerseys, show Lee ranking 17th among hundreds of players across all 30 MLB teams - an extraordinary accomplishment for any player, let alone one in his first MLB season. Korean Fan Support Drives Success Lee Jung-hoo's remarkable jersey sales surge can be l...

Perfect Victory with Domestic Players The Korean national football team led by coach Hong Myung-bo achieved a perfect victory against China. In the 2025 EAFF E-1 Championship China match held at Yongin Mir Stadium on July 7th, Korea won 3-0, showcasing overwhelming performance. K-League Players Prove Their Worth The Korean national team participating in this East Asian Cup consisted entirely of K-League domestic players. Despite the difficulty of overseas players joining due to the East Asian Cup not being included in the FIFA official A-match period, Korea dominated China and proved the level of K-League. Chinese Football Commentator Shocked Reaction After the match, Chinese football commentator Liu Jianhong showed a shocking reaction on SNS. He evaluated that Korean football is first-class in Asia while China is now third-class, stating that losing 0-3 to Korea was a comple...

Jeonju City is pushing forward with massive sports infrastructure development as it aims to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. With Lotte Hotel's entry into Jeonju and the completion of the final piece of the Jeonbuk-style MICE cluster, expectations for the Olympic bid are rising. Honam First Gate Sports Complex Development Jeonju City is undertaking comprehensive sports facility expansion centered around the World Cup Stadium area. Plans include completing an athletics stadium, baseball field, and indoor gymnasium by 2026, an international swimming pool by 2028, and a drone complex center by 2025. This infrastructure development is closely linked to Jeonju's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. The Honam First Gate Sports Complex project aims to establish qualifications as an Olympic host city. AI Technology Meets Sports A notable development is the integration of AI technology in sports broadcasting. Revolutionary changes are occurring, such as AI handling real-time film...

Unprecedented Game Duration Raises Alarms With the 2026 North American World Cup just over a year away, weather has emerged as the tournament's biggest variable. The ongoing Club World Cup has repeatedly experienced game interruptions due to lightning and extreme heat, raising serious concerns about next year's flagship tournament. The Chelsea vs. Benfica Round of 16 match, which lasted an unprecedented 4 hours and 38 minutes, has sent shockwaves through the soccer community. The Chelsea-Benfica clash created an extraordinary record in soccer history. With Chelsea leading 1-0 through Reece James' free kick in the 41st minute of the second half, the referee suspended play due to lightning forecasts. The game remained halted for approximately two hours before resuming, eventually requiring extra time and creating a total duration of 4 hours and 38 minutes. During the suspension, lightning strikes were captured live on broadcast television, while ...

Unprecedented Access to Korea's Premier International Matches Gyeonggi Province announced on July 2nd that it will sell special access tickets for the 2025 EAFF E-1 Championship national soccer matches at the remarkable price of just ₩1,000. This groundbreaking initiative targets individuals aged 70 and above, disabled persons, and one accompanying person for each, with sales beginning at 9 AM on a first-come, first-served basis. This represents a significant expansion of the province's existing sports welfare program, which has been providing affordable access to professional sports events as part of its commitment to social inclusion and cultural accessibility for vulnerable populations. Expansion of the Special Access Ticket System Gyeonggi Province has already been operating a special access ticket system that allows seniors over 70 and disabled individuals, along with one accompanying person each, to attend games from ...

Expanding Beyond Soccer Commentary SBS Sports announcer Bae Seong-jae, famous for his soccer commentary, will throw his first ceremonial pitch at a baseball stadium. He is scheduled to perform the ceremonial first pitch at the Doosan Bears home game on July 3rd, marking his debut appearance at a professional baseball venue. From Soccer to Baseball: Broadening Horizons Bae Seong-jae has earned recognition as synonymous with soccer commentary, beloved by fans for his passionate and professional approach. He has particularly gained acclaim through his coverage of national soccer team matches and domestic professional soccer leagues, earning the title of "soccer specialist announcer." However, Bae Seong-jae's broadcasting experience extends far beyond soccer, encompassing baseball, Olympics, and various other sports events. As an SBS Sports announcer, he has covered diverse domestic and international sporting events, accumulating extensive sports knowledge and comme...

Ulsan HD, coming off a disappointing FIFA Club World Cup campaign with three defeats, faces Gwangju FC in the Korea Cup quarterfinals on July 2, representing potentially their last opportunity for silverware this season. The former K League powerhouse has seen their domestic league position drop to seventh place during their international commitments, making the cup competition crucial for salvaging their campaign. Club World Cup Disappointment Ulsan HD's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States last month, while historically significant as representatives of Asian football, yielded disappointing results. The team suffered defeats against European giants Borussia Dortmund and South American champions Flamengo, among others, failing to advance from the group stage despite high expectations. The month-long winless streak during the tournament highlighted the gap between Asian and global football standards, though the experience gained from facing world-...

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min faces his most uncertain future at the North London club in a decade, with multiple reports suggesting an increasingly likely departure. Simultaneously, Spurs are reportedly pursuing Brighton's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential replacement, creating a fascinating narrative of Asian football's generational shift in the Premier League. Growing Speculation Around Son's Departure British media outlets reported on June 30 that Son's likelihood of leaving Tottenham has reached unprecedented levels. Football London, a publication specializing in Tottenham coverage, indicated that the South Korean star has shown interest in playing in Major League Soccer, while Saudi Arabian clubs continue their efforts to lure him away from the Premier League. The speculation comes amid Tottenham's disappointing 2024-25 season performance, where the club has struggled to meet expectations and faces uncertainty regarding Champions ...

Son Heung-min May Play in 'Dome Stadium': Asia's Most Advanced 'Spaceship-Level' Football Venue Emerges A state-of-the-art football stadium in Hong Kong is capturing attention as a potential venue for world-class football stars including Son Heung-min. The Kai Tak Stadium, which opened in March, has established a new milestone in East Asian football with its innovative design and cutting-edge facilities. Architectural Masterpiece with Futuristic Design Kai Tak Stadium transcends being merely a sports facility to become an architectural work of art. Its distinctive exterior design, reminiscent of a spaceship, has become Hong Kong's new landmark, with architects receiving praise for presenting a new paradigm in future-oriented sports architecture. The dome-shaped roof structure is particularly acclaimed as a masterpiece that perfectly harmonizes functionality with aesthetics. This roof provides a...