Footballer Lee Ki-hyuk Sets Social Media to Private... Actor Lee Ki-hyuk's Account Hit by Misdirected Hate Comments

[Financial News] After the South Korea national football team lost to Mexico, mistaken comments began appearing on actor Lee Ki-hyuk's social media account. Because he shares the same name as footballer Lee Ki-hyuk, unrelated hate comments were directed at the actor's account.
The team, led by Hong Myung-bo, lost 1-0 to Mexico in the second Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, at 10 p.m. on the 19th, Korea time.

The decisive moment came in a tightly contested match. South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Ki-hyuk and lost the ball, and Mexico captain Luis Romo pushed it in for the winning goal. South Korea tried to respond with substitutions, but it failed to score.
After the match, some football fans visited Lee Ki-hyuk's social media and left comments. In the process, some comments were posted on actor Lee Ki-hyuk's account instead of footballer Lee Ki-hyuk's.
On actor Lee Ki-hyuk's social media, comments such as "Why did you block Kim Seung-gyu?", "Put in Jens already," and "What are you doing?" were posted. Even after realizing the mistake, one user wrote, "I know it's actor Lee Ki-hyuk, but why did you block Kim Seung-gyu?"
Footballer Lee Ki-hyuk has now set his social media account to private. He was a surprise addition to the World Cup squad and has earned fans' support with solid performances this season for Gangwon FC in the K League. He also drew attention for his strong play in the previous match against Czechia.

Actor Lee Ki-hyuk made his debut in the 2004 film "The Uninvited". More recently, he attracted attention for taking on a director role in the film "Method Acting".
Meanwhile, the national team will face South Africa national football team in its third Group A match at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, at 10 a.m. on the 25th, Korea time. A draw or better would secure second place in the group and a place in the round of 32.

hsg@fnnews.com Han Seung-gon Reporter