[instiz] RESCENE MINAMI SALUTES THE FLAG IN FRONT OF 37K PEOPLE… BEHAVIOUR DURING KOREAN COMPETITION BROADCAST SPARKS DISCUSSION

Minami, a member of the group Rescene, became a hot topic for her reaction while watching South Korea’s match.

On the 25th, Rescene live-streamed the Group A Match 3 of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup between South Korea and South Africa via Naver “An Woni, Nice to Meet You” channel. The broadcast drew significant attention, recording 37,000 viewers as of 10:00 p.m.

On that day, the members of Rescene caught the audience’s attention by appearing in red South Korean national team jerseys. The members held a Q&A session for about 15 minutes, expressing both the pressure and excitement they felt about broadcasting their first World Cup match.

Later, just before kickoff, the South African national anthem was played, followed by the South Korean national anthem. At that moment, all the Rescene members, including Japanese member Minami, stood up from their seats and saluted the flag, capturing everyone’s attention.

In particular, the production team showed consideration by not focusing the camera on Minami individually during the close-ups of the members one by one. Minami, too, naturally remained in her seat and observed the ceremony with respect, creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Viewers who witnessed this reacted with comments such as, “Minami has great tact,” “It’s nice that they went out of their way to show this consideration even though they didn’t have to,” “It’s fine to cheer for both Japan and South Korea,” and “She’s sung the national anthem confidently before.”

Previously, Minami had drawn attention for her high-level Korean proficiency, even introducing herself as “a Japanese person who speaks Korean better than Koreans.” During this broadcast, she once again won over fans with her fluent Korean hosting and tactful demeanor.

1. Why is a Japanese person doing this? I hate it

> It’s better than not doing anything

2. But what’s with the vibe of this article?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

3. It feels like she respects us, which is nice. Why are you guys acting like that~~