Women's Volleyball 3-0 against Qatar, Women's Football 6-0 against Bangladesh... MBC sweeps No. 1 viewership ratings

MBC [2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] A thrilling winning streak! Korea's Women's Volleyball X Women's Football deliver victory news side by side! MBC takes No. 1 in viewership ratings across all sectors for both matches!

- Women's Volleyball, a 3-0 shutout victory against Qatar! Women's Football, a massive 6-0 win against Bangladesh! MBC dominates with No. 1 viewership thanks to 'premium' broadcasting! - MBC ranks No. 1 in all categories: National X Metropolitan X 2054 for Women's Volleyball and Women's Football - Women's Volleyball's Jang So-yeon, “A performance where every player is a protagonist!” - Women's Football's Seo Hyung-wook, “The wise lineup hit perfectly! Substitution cards were a huge success”

MBC recorded No. 1 viewership in all categories for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's volleyball preliminary match against Qatar and the women's football preliminary match against Bangladesh held on Thursday the 17th.

According to data compiled by the viewership research agency Nielsen, in the women's volleyball preliminary match against Qatar, where caster Jeong Byeong-mun and commentator Jang So-yeon worked together, MBC recorded No. 1 viewership in all categories with 0.6% (based on metropolitan households), 0.4% (based on national households), and 0.2% (based on 2054).

Additionally, in the women's football preliminary match against Bangladesh, featuring caster Kim Na-jin and commentator Seo Hyung-wook, MBC also ranked No. 1 in all categories with 0.7% (based on national households), 0.6% (based on metropolitan households), and 0.2% (based on 2054).

South Korea is maintaining strong momentum with consecutive victories in women's volleyball and women's football at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

The Korea Women's National Volleyball Team easily defeated Qatar with a set score of 3-0 in the second match of Group D preliminary, securing their advancement to the quarterfinals early with their second consecutive shutout victory. South Korea took control from the beginning of the match with strong serves and calm offense-defense connections, quickly widening the score gap. They continued to maintain their rhythm without wavering, creating a one-sided flow, and also managed their stamina for the next match through even player rotation considering the physical condition of the key players.

MBC commentator Jang So-yeon, who handled the broadcast that day, expressed her joy from the early stages of the match, saying, “The feeling is very good, and the players are finding their own rhythm.” She continued, “The brain remembers the feeling when the attack goes in well. It is important to keep pulling out that sense,” and evaluated, “They are playing with high levels of completion.” In particular, conveying the extraordinary determination of the players participating in this tournament, she encouraged them, saying, “Experiences in such a large tournament cannot be bought with money. It will be a tremendous asset.” Caster Jeong Byeong-mun also added to the excitement, saying, “All the Korean players are playing a match where everyone is a starter and a protagonist. It is a perfect flow, not conceding a single set for two consecutive matches.” Finally, commentator Jang So-yeon concluded, “Everything is a step-by-step process. Being immersed in the match like today and achieving a clean victory will be a great strength for the next match against Vietnam.”

In the subsequent women's football Group F preliminary second match, South Korea completed their second consecutive win by crushing Bangladesh 6-0, signaling a green light for their advancement to the quarterfinals. In the first half, Kim Min-ji and Jeong Da-bin scored goals in succession, and in the second half, six players including Choe Yu-ri, Ji So-yun, Hyun Seul-gi, and Ko Yu-jin shook the net to secure the victory. Notably, the six goals were distributed among six different players, demonstrating the presence of diverse attacking resources.

The chemistry between MBC caster Kim Na-jin and commentator Seo Hyung-wook also shone. As goals from players who entered in the second half came in succession, commentator Seo Hyung-wook evaluated, “The substitution cards were a huge success. Coach Shin Sang-ho's tactical use of players hit perfectly,” and drew attention with a witty metaphor for Ko Yu-jin's header goal, saying, “It was like watching volleyball. They created a goal with a time-lag attack.” Caster Kim Na-jin praised Ji So-yun's goal, saying, “She recorded her 76th goal in A-matches. Every number Ji So-yun writes is the history of Korean football,” and added, “It is a goal from a legend who has maintained her position as the best player for 20 years.” Furthermore, she highly evaluated South Korea's concentration, stating, “In seeing the six players all scoring goals without loosening up until the end of the match, the strong will of the national team was felt.”

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

◆ At a Glance

· Issuing Organization: MBC

· Category: 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

· Distribution: September 18, 07:45

Source: MBC Press Release

Special Times is striving to deliver faster and more diverse news to readers with the help of AI technology.