MBC Live Broadcast of Korea-Japan Match at 6:30, Ha Seung-Jin X Ko Kang Yong to Decide Group 1st Place

MBC [2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] South Korea men's basketball, with '2 consecutive wins', faces its fateful match against Japan! Clashing with Japan for 1st place in Group A! NBA alumnus commentator Ha Seung-Jin X 'I Live Alone' passionate caster Ko Kang Yong, MBC 'Next Entertainment World' broadcasting duo takes the stage!

South Korea and Japan will face off in the final match of Group A in the men's basketball tournament at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. MBC will live broadcast the 3rd round of the men's basketball Group A preliminary league between South Korea and Japan starting from 6:30 PM today (13th).

The South Korean national team is sailing smoothly, having won both of their previous group preliminary matches. Following an 82-66 victory in the 1st match against Saudi Arabia, they secured their advancement to the tournament early by achieving a massive 54-point victory with a score of 102-48 in the 2nd match against Indonesia. The host nation, Japan, is also on a 2-game winning streak alongside South Korea. As both teams have secured 2 wins, intense interest is focused on today's match, which is a showdown to determine the 1st place in Group A.

MBC has assembled a special broadcasting team to deliver the excitement and vivid atmosphere of basketball directly to living rooms during this tournament. First, commentator Ha Seung-Jin, an NBA alumnus, will provide deep and honest commentary based on his vivid experiences as a player. In addition, announcer Ko Kang Yong, who showed sincerity and extraordinary passion for sports broadcasting through the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone', will step in as the caster.

Meanwhile, MBC will live broadcast the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's basketball Group A preliminary match between South Korea and Japan starting from 6:30 PM today (13th), hosted by commentator Ha Seung-Jin and caster Ko Kang Yong.

◆ At a Glance

· Publishing Institution : MBC

· Category : 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

· Distribution : September 13, 09:00

Source : MBC Press Release

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