MBC to Live Broadcast Men's Basketball Quarterfinals at 9:30 AM and Women's Volleyball Group D Preliminaries at 3:40 PM on the 16th

[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] The momentum-driven men's basketball quarterfinals where the 'Group 1 leader' surges ahead X the women's volleyball preliminary first match to 'button the first button'! The men's basketball 'Ha Seung-jin X Ko Kang Yong' duo & the women's volleyball 'Jang So-yeon X Jeong Byeong-mun' veteran chemistry take the stage! MBC live broadcast today (16th) from 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM!

In the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, the Republic of Korea's men's basketball and women's volleyball matches will take place in succession. MBC will begin live broadcasting the men's basketball quarterfinals at 9:30 AM today (16th), followed by the women's volleyball Group D preliminary match from 3:40 PM.

First, at 9:30 AM, the Republic of Korea men's basketball team, which advanced to the quarterfinals as the Group 1 leader after finishing the group stage undefeated, will engage in a fierce battle against Jordan for a ticket to the semifinals. Attention is focused on whether the Republic of Korea national team, which has been surging ahead by demonstrating powerful firepower and solid organization since the group preliminaries, can maintain its momentum in the quarterfinals and settle into the semifinals.

For the men's basketball quarterfinals broadcast, MBC commentator Ha Seung-jin, who recorded the highest viewership during the previous preliminary matches and has been praised by viewers as a 'NEW' broadcasting duo, will once again team up with caster Ko Kang Yong. Commentator Ha Seung-jin, an NBA alumnus, will provide in-depth commentary by analyzing the flow and tactics of the game based on his extensive player experience, while caster Ko Kang Yong will add vivid realism with his characteristic passionate and friendly presentation. The pleasant chemistry of the two broadcasters, who boast a perfect combination of professional perspectives on basketball and intense passion, is expected to further enhance the fun of the match.

From 3:40 PM, the women's volleyball national team will play their first Group D preliminary match against Hong Kong, China. The Republic of Korea, evaluated to be one step ahead in objective strength, is determined to secure a pleasant first victory based on fast-paced attacks and stable defense. Expectations are rising to see if the Republic of Korea can succeed in seizing the initiative and clinch victory with solid organization and offensive power.

The women's volleyball preliminary match between the Republic of Korea and Hong Kong, China will be accompanied by 'volleyball legend' commentator Jang So-yeon and 'veteran sports caster' Jeong Byeong-mun. Jang So-yeon's professional analysis, as a former player who can pinpoint the flow inside and outside the court more accurately than anyone else, will be combined with Jeong Byeong-mun's stable and powerful presentation to increase the immersion of the match.

MBC, a 'house of sports broadcasting' that has earned overwhelming trust from viewers with in-depth commentary, vivid on-site delivery, and optimal broadcasting team compositions that highlight the characteristics of each sport in every competition, is expected to capture the eyes and ears of viewers with broadcasting that maximizes the emotion of sports in this competition as well.

Meanwhile, MBC will live broadcast the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games men's basketball quarterfinals between the Republic of Korea and Jordan starting from 9:30 AM today (16th) with commentator Ha Seung-jin and caster Ko Kang Yong. Following this, from 3:40 PM, the women's volleyball Group D preliminary match between the Republic of Korea and Hong Kong, China will be live broadcasted with commentator Jang So-yeon and caster Jeong Byeong-mun.

◆ At a Glance

· Publishing Institution : MBC

· Category : Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

· Distribution : September 16, 08:00

Source : MBC Press Release

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