Hwang Hee-chan's Shirtless Celebration
Original Korean title
황희찬 웃통 탈의 세리머니
Hwang Hee-chan's shirtless celebration refers to him ripping off his jersey after scoring a last-minute winner against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.
Originated around 2022Last updated: August 4, 2026
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What does it mean?
In added time of the second half of South Korea's final group-stage match against Portugal at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Hwang Hee-chan scored the winning goal and received a yellow card for tearing off his jersey in celebration. The goal sent South Korea to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in 12 years, and both the celebration and Hwang's nickname "Jeotso" (literally "dairy cow") became a huge topic of conversation.
Where did it start?
Hwang Hee-chan's winning-goal celebration in South Korea's group-stage match against Portugal at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
How is it used?
Used to express a dramatic victory or an exhilarating moment.
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