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Basketball National Team Semifinal Against Iran, MBC's Ha Seung-jin X Ko Kang Yong Broadcast at 3:30 PM

The Korea Men's National Basketball Team, currently on a winning streak at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games…

Basketball National Team Semifinal Against Iran, MBC's Ha Seung-jin X Ko Kang Yong Broadcast at 3:30 PM
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MBC [Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] The 'on a roll' Korea Men's National Basketball Team faces a fierce showdown against Iran in the semifinals! The 'No. 1 in viewership' MBC Ha Seung-jin X Ko Kang Yong broadcasting duo takes the stage.. Live on MBC today (18th) at 3:30 PM

The Korea Men's National Basketball Team, which is on a winning streak at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will engage in a decisive battle against Iran for a place in the final. MBC will broadcast the men's basketball semifinal between Korea and Iran live starting from 3:30 PM today (18th).

Korea, having easily advanced to the semifinals with an undefeated record in the tournament, enters the match against Iran with morale and atmosphere at an all-time high. In particular, following the addition of core national team player Choi Jun-yong, Yeo Jun-seok, who returned from injury, has completed his condition check in the last match, finally establishing a 'full strength' lineup. Attention is focused on whether Korea, which is continuing its unstoppable momentum based on powerful firepower and completed organizational strength, can overcome Iran and grab the ticket to the final.

The broadcast of today's men's basketball semifinal will be handled by MBC commentator Ha Seung-jin and caster Ko Kang Yong, who are ranking No. 1 in viewership for every match. Despite working together as a broadcasting duo for the first time during this tournament, the two are demonstrating unrivaled synergy, drawing praise day after day. Commentator Ha Seung-jin, who is from the NBA, provides in-depth analysis with extensive basketball knowledge that pierces through the characteristics of individual players as well as the tactics of each national team, while caster Ko Kang Yong maximizes the immersion and fun of the game with smooth progression and witty remarks at the right moments. The pleasant chemistry of the two, who possess both professionalism and humor, is expected to captivate the eyes and ears of viewers in this semifinal as well.

'The house of sports broadcasting' MBC will broadcast the men's basketball semifinal between Korea and Iran at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games live from 3:30 PM today (18th) with commentator Ha Seung-jin and caster Ko Kang Yong.

◆ At a Glance

· Publishing Institution : MBC

· Category : Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

· Distribution : September 18, 11:00

Source : MBC Press Release

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Jeong Si-hwan
Jeong Si-hwan
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