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🇰🇷 South Korea World Cup 2026 Chants

2 chants — full lyrics, English translations & rhythm guides

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South Korea's most famous World Cup 2026 chant is “Daehanminguk”. It opens with the lyric “Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap)”, which in English means “Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap)”. Sung to the melody of Original — thunderous, with precisely timed five-clap pattern.

During the 2002 World Cup, over 7 MILLION South Koreans gathered in public squares to watch matches on giant screens, all chanting "Dae-han-min-guk" in perfect unison. Below you'll find full lyrics, English translations, and rhythm guides for all 2 South Korea World Cup 2026 chants.

Meet the Key Players

Yang Hyun-jun

FWD · Celtic

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Son Heung-min

FWD · Los Angeles FC

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Cho Gue-sung

FWD · Midtjylland

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Daehanminguk

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Throughout the match — the heartbeat of Korean support

Lyrics

Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh pilseung Korea! Dae-han-min-guk! Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh pilseung Korea! Dae-han-min-guk! Uri-neun igilsu isseo! Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Himnaera Taegeuk Jeonsa! Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Dae-han-min-guk! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh pilseung Korea! Oh pilseung Korea! Dae-han-min-guk!

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Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh victorious Korea! Republic of Korea! Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh victorious Korea! Republic of Korea! We can win! Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Fight on Taegeuk Warriors! Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Republic of Korea! (clap clap clap clap clap) Oh victorious Korea! Oh victorious Korea! Republic of Korea!

Rhythm Guide

DAE-han-MIN-guk! (clap-clap-clap-clap-clap)

Melody: Original — thunderous, with precisely timed five-clap pattern

Why It Matters

During the 2002 World Cup, over 7 MILLION South Koreans gathered in public squares to watch matches on giant screens, all chanting "Dae-han-min-guk" in perfect unison. It remains the largest organized cheering event in human history. The Red Devils supporters' group coordinates these mass gatherings, and the five-clap pattern is burned into Korean national consciousness.

Arirang (Football Version)

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Emotional moments — draws, losses, or post-match

Lyrics

Arirang, arirang, arariyo Arirang gogaero neomeo ganda Han-guk! Han-guk! Uri-neun hana! Nareul beorigo gasineun nimeun Simnido mot gaseo balbyeongnanda Arirang, arirang, arariyo Arirang gogaero neomeo ganda Han-guk! Han-guk! Uri-neun hana! Taegeuk Jeonsa himnaera! Arirang, arirang, arariyo Jeongcheun haneuleneun byeoldo manko Uri ne gaseumeun kkumdo manta Arirang, arirang, arariyo Arirang gogaero neomeo ganda Han-guk! Uri-neun hana!

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Arirang, arirang, arariyo Crossing over Arirang hill Korea! Korea! We are one! The love who abandons me Will not walk ten li before their feet hurt Arirang, arirang, arariyo Crossing over Arirang hill Korea! Korea! We are one! Taegeuk Warriors fight on! Arirang, arirang, arariyo The blue sky is full of stars And our hearts are full of dreams Arirang, arirang, arariyo Crossing over Arirang hill Korea! We are one!

Rhythm Guide

A-ri-RANG, A-ri-RANG, a-ra-ri-YO

Melody: Based on "Arirang" — Korea's most beloved folk song

Why It Matters

Arirang is considered the unofficial national anthem of all Korea — both North and South. It's a song about separation and longing that dates back centuries. When Korean football fans sing it, it carries the weight of a divided peninsula. "Uri-neun hana" (we are one) is about more than football — it's a hope for reunification.

South Korea World Cup 2026 Squad

All 26 players in the South Korea squad — tap any name for stats, club career & profile

Goalkeepers

1

Kim Seung-gyu

#1 · FC Tokyo

12

Jo Hyeon-woo

#12 · Ulsan HD

23

Song Bum-keun

#23 · Jeonbuk Hyundai

Defenders

4

Kim Min-jae

#4 · Bayern Munich

2

Kim Moon-hwan

#2 · Daejeon Hana Citizen

15

Seol Young-woo

#15 · Red Star Belgrade

5

Cho Yu-min

#5 · Sharjah

6

Lee Tae-seok

#6 · Austria Vienna

3

Park Jin-seob

#3 · Zhejiang FC

22

Kim Tae-hyeon

#22 · Kashima Antlers

19

Lee Han-beom

#19 · Midtjylland

17

Jens Castrop

#17 · Borussia M'gladbach

14

Lee Ki-hyuk

#14 · Gangwon FC

Midfielders

8

Lee Jae-sung

#8 · Mainz

11

Hwang Hee-chan

#11 · Wolves

10

Hwang In-beom

#10 · Feyenoord

20

Lee Kang-in

#20 · PSG

16

Paik Seung-ho

#16 · Birmingham City

18

Kim Jin-gyu

#18 · Jeonbuk Hyundai

13

Lee Dong-gyeong

#13 · Ulsan HD

24

Bae Jun-ho

#24 · Stoke City

25

Eom Ji-sung

#25 · Swansea City

Forwards

26

Yang Hyun-jun

#26 · Celtic

7

Son Heung-min

#7 · Los Angeles FC

9

Cho Gue-sung

#9 · Midtjylland

21

Oh Hyeon-gyu

#21 · Besiktas

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