A video capturing the meeting between Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, and Alejandro Balde with the K-pop group has attracted over 6 million views and nearly 400,000 likes. According to Chosun Biz, Yamal shook hands with each member, took photos, and gifted them Barca jerseys printed with their names. ITZY's 2023 song "It'z Summer" played during the match.

Fans on social media expressed their excitement over the interaction between representatives from the worlds of soccer and music. One X user wrote, "A meeting of two idol worlds," while another commented, "They look great, the four soccer stars are very masculine."

Lamine Yamal shone in the friendly match with two goals and a pre-assist, contributing significantly to Barca's 7-3 victory over FC Seoul. These were also his first goals wearing the legendary number 10 jersey. In the second half, newcomer Marcus Rashford made his mark with an assist for Ferran Torres' brace. Barca controlled the game throughout, despite constant changes to the lineup.

18-year-old Lamine Yamal was born in Spain to a Moroccan father and a mother of Equatorial Guinean descent. He joined Barcelona's La Masia academy at a young age and quickly impressed with his technique, speed, and dribbling ability. In 2023, Yamal became the youngest player to appear for Barca's first team in La Liga. He is currently one of Europe's most promising talents and is expected to inherit an iconic role at Camp Nou.

ITZY is a South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment, debuting in 2/2019 with members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. From their debut song "Dalla Dalla," the group gained attention for their powerful style and message of self-love. ITZY was dubbed a "monster rookie" due to their impressive achievements from their first year. The group embodies the dynamic image of Gen Z in K-pop.

Que Chi