Kim Moo Yeol World Cup Good Luck Charm

Actor Kim Mu-yeol expressed his joy over South Korea's victory against the Czech Republic in the 2026 North, Central America World Cup. Kim Mu-yeol conducted an interview related to the Netflix series 'The Teacher's Gavel' at a cafe in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 12th. Having watched the match just before the interview, he congratulated the South Korean national team on their victory, saying, "I am so happy."

Kim Mu-yeol explained the situation, stating that he couldn't watch the first half due to his schedule, but as soon as he turned on the game, an equalizer was scored, and after arriving at the interview location and having a brief meeting, he turned it on again to see the go-ahead goal. He laughed, calling himself "​the fairy of victory all by myself."

He conveyed his wish, saying, "My joy is two or three times over," and added, "​I hope this energy continues through the second and third matches," cheering on the Korean national football team.

Meanwhile, the South Korean national football team achieved a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic in their first match of Group A in the 2026 North, Central America World Cup qualifiers on the 12th (Korean time), coming back from a 0-1 deficit with an equalizer from Hwang In-beom and a winning goal from Oh Hyun-gyu. South Korea will play their second match against Mexico on the 19th.

The Netflix series 'The Teacher's Gavel,' starring Kim Mu-yeol, depicts the activities of the Teachers' Rights Protection Bureau, which corrects schools from the victims' perspective. The series has gained popularity since its release, topping Netflix's 'Top 10 Series in Korea Today.' Kim Mu-yeol played the role of 'Na Hwa-jin,' a supervisor in the Teachers' Rights Protection Bureau, delivering a passionate performance.