FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korean reporter becomes first viral moment

A South Korean TV reporter has gone viral after he was kissed by a female football fan on the cheek during a live broadcast.

Videos widely circulated on social media show the fan approaching the reporter from behind. 

The fan then hugs and kisses the reporter on the cheek, leaving him embarrassed. 

The journalist manages to put a smile on his face after realizing that it was a lighthearted moment instead of something to be afraid of.

However, the video has received mixed reactions on social media. While a large number of people have shared the video with funny captions, praising the reporter for keeping his calm, some users criticized the unnamed woman for her actions.

Meanwhile,, South Korea rallied ​from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World ‌Cup Group A campaign thanks to goals by Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyuon Thursday.

The Koreans joined Mexico on three points at the top of the standings after the co-hosts defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener.