Articles in the Sport Category

Park Ji-sung Keeps Options Open for World Cup 2014

18 Jul 2010 mumuy
Park Ji-sung Keeps Options Open for World Cup 2014

Will Park Ji-sung last the course until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil? After Korea lost to Uruguay in the best of 16 round in South Africa, Park said, "My World Cup is over." But he still has a passion for the national team. "I …

Park Ji-sung’s dating rumors found false

1 Jul 2010 mumuy
Park Ji-sung’s dating rumors found false

Soccer star Park Ji-sung, 29, of Korea and Saori Kimura, 24, pro-volleyball player in Japan have not been dating, according to his father.
Park Seong-jong Monday denied the reports of romance between his son and Kimura, on radio show "Seo Du-won's SBS Observatory."

Cha Du-ri moving to Celtic

1 Jul 2010 mumuy
Cha Du-ri moving to Celtic

South Korean defender Cha Du-ri is reportedly looking at a transfer to Celtic FC, where he would join international teammate Ki Sung-yueng.
"I fly to Glasgow on Tuesday to complete the medical check, then I will take a two-week holiday in South Korea," he said in …

Chun Jung-myung hurrahs soccer player Park Ji-sung

24 Jun 2010 mumuy
Chun Jung-myung hurrahs soccer player Park Ji-sung

Actor Chun Jung-myung shed tears of joy and hurrahed for soccer player Park Ji-sung during South Korea's final Group B game against Nigeria of the 2010 World Cup South Africa early on June 23 (Korea time).
"I knew that we could do it. I think …

Jang Keun-suk says “proud to be Korean” after soccer match

23 Jun 2010 mumuy
Jang Keun-suk says “proud to be Korean” after soccer match

Hallyu star and passionate soccer fan Jang Keun-suk has said that he is "very proud to be a citizen of Korea" after the country's soccer team made history by advancing to the Round 16 of the 2010 World Cup games for the first time on …

South Korea struck by World Cup fever

14 Jun 2010 mumuy
South Korea struck by World Cup fever

KBS TV series "Three Brothers," which had led weekly TV ratings charts for 16 consecutive weeks, yielded to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa fever which kicked off on June 11.
Figures by TNmS (Total National Multimedia Statistics) on Monday indicated that South Korea's first …

S.Korea Finalizes World Cup Roster

1 Jun 2010 mumuy
S.Korea Finalizes World Cup Roster

South Korea’s final roster for the World Cup in South Africa has been set.
Head coach Huh Jung-moo held a news conference in Neustift, Austria, where he announced the 23 players who made the final cut, including Lee Dong-gook. Those left off the team include …

Kim Yu Na, Lee Seung Gi Collaborate on World Cup Commercial Song

21 May 2010 mumuy
Kim Yu Na, Lee Seung Gi Collaborate on World Cup Commercial Song

Figure skating champion Kim Yu-na and singer Lee Seung-gi recently recorded a song for KB Financial Group to be used during the upcoming World Cup, Lee's management agency Hook Entertainment said.

South Korea win first ever Uber Cup

15 May 2010 mumuy
South Korea win first ever Uber Cup

South Korea won their first ever Uber Cup when they beat defending champions China 3-1 in the final that was played this evening at the Putra Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
The Chinese, who have won the Uber Cup for the last five editions, did not have …

Park Chu Young Among 8 Promising Stars

15 May 2010 mumuy
Park Chu Young Among 8 Promising Stars

South Korean soccer striker Park Chu-young, playing for the French team AS Monaco, has been named one of eight promising stars who will shine at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Seven other star players selected by the British network Sky Sports include …