Lee Kang-in Takes the Field for Atletico Madrid Debut! ATEEZ San to Perform the National Anthem, RESCENE Set for Halftime

ATEEZ's San and girl group RESCENE will take the stage for Lee Kang-in’s Atletico Madrid debut against Manchester City, adding to the electric atmosphere of a historic game.

The world turns its eyes to Lee Kang-in’s first 'No. 7' performance Korean soccer’s marquee star Lee Kang-in finally steps out in front of domestic fans wearing the Atletico Madrid uniform. On Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the two-match '2026 Coupang Play Series' will feature another no-compromise clash between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, following a 2023 meeting. Above all, this matchup spotlights Lee Kang-in’s official debut with the No. 7 jersey—an honor that symbolizes an ace on his new team—pulling soccer fans around the globe into focus at once.

San delivers the national-anthem performance of the 'BAD' challenge, and RESCENE brings a dazzling halftime show Global K-pop stars also heat up the venue to celebrate Lee Kang-in’s special matchup. San, a member of the boy group ATEEZ, which has been leading the 'BAD (Bad)' challenge craze with performances that stand out for their control and restrained facial expressions, will step onto the field as the ceremonial anthem performer. With his dazzling anthem performance, San is set to deliver remarks of his own, urging Lee Kang-in on as he begins his new chapter successfully. Then, right after the first half, girl group RESCENE—known in idol circles as a so-called “soccer nerd”—takes over for halftime. They plan to raise the festival’s momentum to a peak with a setlist specially curated for this series, including 'LOVE ATTACK' and 'Pretty Girl,' as well as 'Pinball,' a song famous for triggering fandom entry.

From Bigbang concert tickets to Lee Kang-in’s handwritten-signed jersey… an all-time fan-service lineup A massive 'reverse gift' lineup aimed at fans watching historic moments up close has also been at the center of attention. Lee Kang-in’s signed, handwritten-slogan Atletico Madrid jersey—currently setting the club’s record-high sales figures and causing a global scarcity—will appear as one of the prizes, alongside jerseys and soccer balls bearing signatures from players from both teams. In addition, Bigbang’s debut 20th anniversary world tour, 'BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG with Coupang Play,' which proved its explosive popularity as all seats sold out immediately upon ticket sales, also offers concert tickets and invitation passes to the 'Han River Free' event. On top of that, San and RESCENE, who will take part in the event, will also hand out CDs featuring their own handwritten signatures for on-site spectators, joining in an all-time level of fan service.