Kwaktube Apologizes for Czech Match Profanity

Travel creator Kwak Joon-bin, also known as KwakTube, has apologized for his aggressive remarks and profanity during his live viewing of the 2026 North, Central American, and Caribbean World Cup group stage match between South Korea and the Czech Republic. KwakTube watched the game, held at the Estadio Jalisco in Zapopan, Mexico, on the 12th, and a video of the event was uploaded to his YouTube channel on the 13th.

In the video, KwakTube expressed his dissatisfaction as the Czech team focused on set pieces and long balls, saying, "What kind of soccer is this? Is this Arsenal?" He likened South Korea to "Man City" and the Czech Republic to "Arsenal," criticizing, "Is soccer just about heading the ball?" Towards the end of the match, unable to contain his excitement, he even used profanity.

After the video was released, some netizens reacted that KwakTube's remarks were disrespectful and crossed the line. In particular, Arsenal fans criticized him for mocking the team by mentioning a specific club.

In response, KwakTube posted an apology on his YouTube channel community. He explained, "It was the first match of the World Cup, and I got overly excited, leading to many aggressive remarks related to Arsenal." He added, "I was trying to capture the atmosphere of the现场, and my expressions were a bit excessive." He also stated, "I apologize to the Arsenal fans. I will try to be more careful with my words and express myself more gracefully in the future."

Meanwhile, South Korea secured a 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic, earning 3 points. South Korea is scheduled to play their second group stage match against Group H leader Mexico on the 19th.