The equaliser was reportedly credited to “In-Beom”, despite being scored by Hwang In-beom. The winning goal was then labelled “Hyeon-gyu”, although the scorer was Oh Hyeon-gyu.
The same issue allegedly affected the assists. Lee Kang-in was listed as the provider for the first goal under “Kang-In”, while Hwang was reportedly shown as the creator of Oh’s late winner.
The Czech players, by contrast, were presented in the conventional format, with Krejci credited with the opener and Coufal listed as the provider. That inconsistency made the error more visible.
Korean names are generally written with the family name first, followed by the given name. In this case, Hwang, Lee and Oh are the family names, just as Park and Son are familiar surnames to international football audiences.
Reversing that order does more than create an awkward graphic. It changes how players are identified and can make a goalscorer appear unfamiliar, even when the name is well established in football coverage.
The report says the captions may have been generated from a database, but automated systems still require editorial checks. International football regularly brings together naming traditions that differ from standard British usage, making consistency essential.
Japan’s request for foreign media to retain its traditional name order also showed that this is not an isolated issue. Broadcasters face a straightforward choice: follow the player’s established convention or clearly explain any alternative.
South Korea’s next fixtures will bring fresh scrutiny, not only of the team’s progress but also of whether international coverage gives its players the correct names and recognition.