South Korea began its participation in the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic team, which sparked celebrations among its fans. The passion for soccer and pride in their team also attracted various celebrities and idols to Mexico, who have accompanied the team on the field.
After the participation of the South Korean team on June 11, different celebrities have shared photographs of their visit to the Guadalajara Stadium, including K-pop figures such as Karina, leader of Aespa, and Lee Seung-hoon.
Beyond the stages, South Korean artists have joined the celebration of soccer to accompany their team from Mexican lands, with the hope that it advances from the group stage.
This event, which unites the world, has attracted celebrities from various countries who have arrived at the three 2026 World Cup venues: Mexico, the United States and Canada. The idols have been the ones who have mainly captured the attention during the tournament.
One of the featured artists was the singer, model and actress Hayoung, known internationally for being part of the K-pop girl group Apink.
Through her social networks, the idol has shown her visit to Mexico, both to the stadium to cheer on her compatriots and on her tours around the country. It was on Instagram where he shared the message: “Becoming a Red Devil in Mexico to cheer on the Taeguk Warriors,” in reference to his team.
Another celebrity who has captured attention on social media is Lee Seung-hoon, a choreographer and singer who became known for his participation in Kpop Star.
The artist, who achieved international fame as a member of the K-pop group WINNER, was also seen in Mexico to support his team. He shared his experience inside and outside the stadium and noted that this Thursday he will accompany his team in the game against Mexico.
The most notable visit in the media and social networks has been that of Karina and Winter, members of the K-pop female group Aespa, who traveled to Guadalajara to witness the debut of the South Korean team.
Karina, leader of the group, shared with her more than 22.5 million followers on Instagram how she experienced this first meeting. Along with a publication he wrote: “It was one of the closest moments,” referring to his location in the first rows of the stadium.
For his part, Winter shared the message on his social networks: “Korea is the best,” accompanied by images and moments experienced during the match.
Actress and model Song Hae-na also stood out among the celebrities who have visited Mexico. Known for films like Love Reset and for her participation in modeling programs in South Korea, she showed her support for the selection.
“Come on, South Korea,” said singer Kwon Eun-bi after visiting the Guadalajara Stadium during South Korea’s first game. The artist is known internationally for having been a member of IZ*ONE.