Rapper and broadcaster DinDin expressed regret over Coach Hong Myung-bo’s press conference and attitude following South Korea’s elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup.

On the 28th, DinDin posted a live video on his SNS filmed during the group stage match between South Korea and South Africa, sharing his thoughts on the team’s performance and the coach’s responsibility. In the video, DinDin said, ″If someone did something wrong or if I were responsible, when leading a team and good results don’t come out, there should be reflection.″ He continued, ″Everyone must have tried hard. Who wouldn’t have tried hard?″ and emphasized, ″Then the first thing that should come out is, ’I am truly sorry. We should have achieved better results, and I apologize.’″ He also expressed his opinion on the difference between acknowledging responsibility for the results and offering a sincere apology that the public can accept, saying, ″If you just say, ’I tried to get good results, but it’s my responsibility,’ who would take that seriously?″

After South Korea failed to advance to the round of 32, Coach Hong Myung-bo held a press conference at the base camp in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 29th and officially announced his resignation as head coach of the national team. He stated, ″I was unable to show the results that the people expected. All responsibility lies with me as the coach.″ After finishing the press conference, he left without a separate Q&A session, and during his exit, he was seen with his hands in his pockets. This led to criticism online, with comments such as ″While talking about responsibility, there was a lack of sincerity,″ and ″It can be seen as an irresponsible attitude.″

DinDin’s remarks have resonated with public opinion. Netizens responded with comments like ″The way of apologizing is also important,″ ″What the people wanted to hear was not excuses but a sincere apology,″ and ″I agree with DinDin’s words.″

The South Korean national team finished third in Group A of the group stage in this tournament with 1 win, 2 losses, and 3 points. They also fell short in the competition for the round of 32 qualification, which is given to the top eight third-placed teams among all groups, ending the tournament ranked 34th overall.