K-pop Stars Rally Behind South Korea After World Cup Shock Loss

South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa in their final World Cup group match, a result that knocked them out of the tournament since a draw would have secured qualification. The upset sparked immediate backlash from fans, and unusually, major K-pop stars and actors jumped into the conversation on social media. Celebrities like Kim Hee-chul from Super Junior publicly expressed their shock, which is rare since idols typically avoid commenting on controversial topics.