Ahead of the 2026 FIFA CONCACAF World Cup, the inter-Korean women's soccer match unfolded amid intense interest.
KBS1 broadcast live the 2025-2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League (AWCL) semifinal between Suwon FC Women and Naegohyang Women's Football Club, held on the 20th at Suwon Sports Complex.
The match, as proof of the soccer fever, recorded a nationwide household rating of 6.9%, and the peak minute rating rose as high as 12.1%. This was the highest rating among all TV programs aired on the 20th.
Lee Young-pyo, a KBS commentator who will take the World Cup broadcast mic for the first time in eight years at the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, appeared and once again proved his Live Up to Your Name commentary ability. He heated up living rooms while showing excellent chemistry with caster Nam Hyun-jong.
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