Apink's Oh Hayoung Showcases Her Passion for Football at K League Match
On April 6, 2025, Oh Hayoung of the girl group Apink (에이핑크) made a notable appearance at the 2025 K League 1 match between Ulsan HD FC and FC Seoul, held at the Ulsan Munsu World Cup Stadium. This marked her first visit to the stadium in nine years as part of the 'Coupang Play' segment, where she conducted interviews and reporting.
Expressing her excitement, Oh Hayoung shared, "Visiting the stadium helps me relieve stress and gain energy. Ulsan has provided healing for my tired heart with their impressive performances over the past few years, which is why I came to support them."
Wearing the jersey of Ulsan HD FC's Lee Chung-yong, she reflected on her admiration for the player, stating, "I grew up watching Lee Chung-yong, and since today’s opponent, FC Seoul, is his debut team, I felt it was meaningful to wear his jersey." She also mentioned her fondness for other players, particularly recalling the emotional moment of Park Joo-young's retirement goal, which deepened her connection to Ulsan HD FC.
As a self-proclaimed 'football fanatic' in the entertainment industry, Oh Hayoung reminisced about her experiences with the K League. Coupang Play honored her journey since 2022 with a tribute video, which moved her. She expressed her love for the K League, highlighting the thrill of live matches and the unique promotion and relegation system that adds excitement.
During the event, she interviewed Ulsan HD FC's coach Kim Pan-gon and FC Seoul's coach Kim Gi-dong, playfully giving Kim Pan-gon the nickname 'Pantoven' (a blend of his name and Beethoven) and referring to Kim Gi-dong as 'K-GD' (K-지드래곤) to lighten the mood.
Oh Hayoung also provided scouting reports on the recent schedules and player information for both teams, helping viewers understand the match better. Additionally, she shared upcoming fixtures for Ulsan HD FC and teased Apink's new fan song set to release on April 19, suggesting it could be used as an outro if her match predictions were correct, showcasing her promotional skills.
Apink, which includes members Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Hayoung, is set to release new music to celebrate their 14th anniversary on April 19.
