Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo is a former South Korean footballer and the current head coach of the South Korean national team. Renowned for his defensive skills, he earned 136 caps for his country and played a crucial role in South Korea's historic run to the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, leading various clubs and the national team. Recently, he made headlines for criticizing Bayern Munich's handling of Kim Min-jae's injury, highlighting his importance to both his club and the national team as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Born on Aug 12, 1973 (52 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 15 | 3.27 | 1.34% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 135,379 | $530,000 | 7,105$ |
| Vietnam | 10 | 3.80 | 0.82% | +20% | 97,338,583 | 956,645 | $340,000 | 3,342$ |
| Switzerland | 4 | 3.25 | 0.33% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 28,168 | $700,000 | 2,278$ |
| Panama | 2 | 4.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 9,171 | $76,000 | 162$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 81,501 | $450,000 | 811$ |
| Ecuador | 2 | 4.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 28,711 | $108,000 | 176$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 128,932,753 | 176,401 | $1,200,000 | 1,642$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,142 | $62,000 | 50$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,188 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 32,983 | $2,700,000 | 1,312$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,346 | $68,000 | 55$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 15,391 | $180,000 | 148$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 326,011 | $1,119,000 | 1,334$ |
| Malaysia | 1 | 5.00 | 12.50% | +0% | 32,365,999 | 4,045,750 | $364,000 | 45,500$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 4.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 331,367 | $350,000 | 704$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 25,804 | $670,000 | 726$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 83,743 | $303,000 | 248$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,174 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 48 | 1,050,767,509 | 6,324,839 | $10,940,100 | 67,048$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo was mentioned in relation to allegations of misconduct in the management and appointment of the head coach.
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo is a former national team coach who stated he would not avoid responsibility for the disappointing performance at the World Cup.
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Panama:
Hong Myung-bo stepped down after his team did not advance past the group stage.
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Argentina:
Hong Myung-bo resigned after his team did not advance past the group stage.
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo faced criticism and was denied service at various establishments in Los Angeles after the South Korean national team was eliminated early from the World Cup 2026.
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Bangladesh:
Hong Myung-bo is a legendary figure in South Korean football and has faced criticism leading to his departure to the United States.
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Ecuador:
Hong Myung-Bo resigned after South Korea was eliminated from the World Cup group stage.
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo's South Korea finished third in their group and was criticized at home.
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo is the head coach of the South Korean national football team who faced criticism after the team's early exit from the World Cup.
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo announced his resignation as head coach of the South Korean national team following their disappointing performance at the World Cup 2026.
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