Jung Ho-yeon Steps Into the 2026 North American World Cup Final… Global Flair Hidden in Her Jersey With “Hope”

Jung Ho-yeon showed her affection for her featured work 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉 even at a World Cup venue.

The stature of a global star lighting up the World Cup final stage Actor Jung Ho-yeon appeared at a pre-event for the 2026 North American World Cup final on July 20 (Korea time). Having risen into a global star through her past model work and the drama 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Squid Game〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉, Jung drew the crowd’s attention with her careful touch: she wore high-visibility pink dress with sneakers designed so the grass would not be damaged. She also took on the role of bringing out the World Cup championship trophy alongside Spanish tennis star Alcaraz, instantly drawing public attention.

Witty promotion completed with the “HOPE 9.9” jersey In particular, Jung made her affection for the film 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉—currently screening in South Korea and set for a North American release in September—very clear in an SNS verification photo she posted right after the event. When watching the match, she wore the jersey of South Korea’s national team, which had the player name “HOPE” and back number “9.9” printed on it. The design points to Sept. 9, the North American release date of 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉, and the clever promotion tailored to the World Cup setting caught fans’ eyes.

Na Hong-jin’s new work surges past 2 million in just 5 days Jung Ho-yeon stars in Na Hong-jin’s film 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉 as Detective Assistant Seong-ae, and she worked alongside Hwang Jung-min, who plays Officer Beom-seok, and Jo In-sung, who plays young villager Seong-gi. Released in South Korea on July 15, 〈LANGLE_BRACKET〉Hope〈RANGLE_BRACKET〉 has continued its explosive run, topping 2 million viewers within five days of its debut.