Lee Sung Kyung praises BTS halftime show at World Cup final

Actress Lee Sung Kyung expressed her admiration for BTS's halftime show while watching the live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. As the halftime performance—a first in World Cup history—garnered global attention, Lee drew significant interest by sharing a message of support for the group's stage via social media (SNS).

On the 20th, Lee posted a photo to her Instagram Story with the brief caption "Cool."

The photo captured a TV screen broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which took place early this morning (Korean time). Lee, who filmed the moment BTS took the stage, added a thumbs-up emoji, signaling her enthusiastic support for the performance.

Despite the brevity of her message, the post captured the attention of fans, reflecting a positive evaluation of the representative K-pop group's performance at the world's largest sporting event. Following the post, online reactions included comments such as "Lee Sung Kyung watched it in real-time too," "BTS's stage is truly breathtaking," and "It was a performance that showed the status of K-culture.'

BTS performed their global hit 'Dynamite' during the halftime show at the World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This halftime show holds special significance as an official performance introduced by FIFA for the first time in World Cup history, serving as a massive cultural project featuring global pop stars.

BTS took the stage immediately following Madonna's performance, delivering an energetic set alongside numerous dancers that electrified the stadium. As representative K-pop artists, they were credited with once again cementing the status of Korean popular music as a global cultural powerhouse by gracing the center stage of the world's premier sporting event.

Recently, international sporting events have evolved into multifaceted entertainment platforms that integrate the match with music, performances, and cultural content. Consequently, analysts suggest that the global influence of K-culture continues to expand as K-pop artists and Korean actors increasingly participate in major international sporting stages.

Lee recently met viewers through her delicate emotional acting in the MBC drama 'In Your Radiant Season.' Continuing her active career across dramas, advertisements, and fashion, she remains in constant communication with fans through her daily life.