Yoon Doojoon Celebrates Korea's Comeback Win

Highlight member Yoon Du-jun shed tears of emotion over the South Korean national football team's victory in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North, Central America. Yoon Du-jun held a live broadcast on his official YouTube channel on the 12th, watching the game with fans. Known as a prominent football fan in the entertainment industry, he cheered on the national team, interacting with fans throughout the match.

As Korea achieved a 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic with Hwang In-beom's equalizer and Oh Hyun-gyu's winning goal in the second half, Yoon Du-jun stood up, cheered, and repeatedly said, "Thank you." Wiping away tears with a tissue, he expressed his joy, saying, "​I think this is the first time I've cried since a concert."

After the match, Yoon Du-jun commented that the Czech players seemed sluggish and that the Korean players' performance was better than expected. He praised Hwang In-beom as the most valuable player for his goal and his excellent control of the game, and also mentioned goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu's saves, eliciting laughter.

The South Korean national football team won their first group stage match against the Czech Republic 2-1 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. Korea will face host nation Mexico and South Africa in the remaining group stage matches. Prior to the game, Yoon Du-jun had mentioned a dream of a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic on a fan communication platform.