On May 23 at 9 PM, ‘Knowing Bros’ welcomes former national soccer stars Ha Seok-ju, Kim Tae-young, and Kim Young-kwang! They will dive into the 2026 North America World Cup, from predicted results to key players, getting soccer fans hyped. With ‘Knowing Bros’ currently ranking #1 in non-drama buzz (Good Data Corporation, 5th week of April), this World Cup special is set to keep the momentum going.
‘Lecture Battle Show Sagi-kkundeul’ will feature a special appearance by Bae Sung-jae, who has joined the JTBC broadcasting team for the 2026 North America World Cup. Over two weeks, on May 28 and June 4 at 8:50 PM, the veteran caster will join a “Sports War” themed lecture battle. Alongside Choi Tae-sung, Sun Kim, and Professor Kim Heon, Bae Sung-jae is expected to bring the heat with his vivid on-site experiences and World Cup episodes.
‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ kicks off June with legendary figures of Korean soccer, Park Hang-seo and Choi Yong-soo! Park Hang-seo, who helped create the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup semi-final miracle as chief coach, and ‘The Eagle’ Choi Yong-soo, who scored 27 goals for the national team, will reveal their refrigerators. Fans can look forward to their witty banter and the chemistry between the two and their close friend, MC Ahn Jung-hwan.
The MCs of ‘Talkpawon 25 Hours’ are heading straight to the World Cup action! Jun Hyun-moo and Yang Se-chan are traveling to Mexico to cover the Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic. As it is the national team’s first group stage match, they will be cheering from the stands and capturing the electric atmosphere. Interestingly, the duo is even preparing to adapt to the high altitude of 1,570 meters where the match will be held. This will air in June.
JTBC stated, “We plan to present various World Cup specials through variety shows that have been consistently loved by viewers for years.” They added, “We hope the passion for cheering on the national team burns bright and will bring the 2026 North America World Cup even closer to the audience.”
