Amid ongoing controversy surrounding Hong Myung-bo's resignation press conference, a post analyzing the former national team coach's voice has emerged.
On June 28, Hong announced his resignation, taking responsibility for the national team's elimination from the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. However, criticism regarding his demeanor during the press conference has not subsided.
In online communities and social media, results from an AI-based analysis of Hong's press conference voice have circulated widely.
According to the analysis, Hong exhibited signs of fatigue and discomfort, including a low sigh and heavy breathing at the beginning of his remarks. The analysis noted that when he stated, "The standard for judgment has always been Korean football," his voice momentarily became sharper and more elevated, indicating a defensive emotion aimed at justifying himself rather than expressing remorse.
The analysis also revealed that when mentioning responsibility or declaring his resignation, Hong tended to conclude his sentences quickly and decisively. The AI interpreted this as a strong intention to wrap up the situation rather than convey regret.
Notably, the analysis included observations that his voice lightened and appeared more relaxed during the exchange with reporters after reading his official statement.
The overall conclusion of the analysis stated, "While he used formal expressions of apology and responsibility, the emotions conveyed in his voice showed a stronger sense of defensiveness and resentment towards public opinion than genuine remorse. The sudden lightening of his voice immediately after reading the statement aligns perfectly with his visual demeanor, such as casually putting his hands in his pockets or smiling after the press conference."
However, the validity of this voice analysis remains unverified, as it is based on materials shared online without objective verification. No expert emotional analysis or official validation results have been released, making it difficult to definitively prove Hong's actual psychological state.
Despite this, online users have reacted with comments such as, "It's voice analysis, but AI figured out he casually put his hands in his pockets," and "It seems like a proper analysis," along with remarks about the advancements in AI technology.
Meanwhile, Hong Myung-bo has stepped down from his position as head coach of the national team, taking responsibility for the team's elimination from the World Cup group stage.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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