"Be the Reds" T-Shirt
Original Korean title
Be the Reds 티셔츠
The red T-shirt reading "Be the Reds!" that became South Korea's unofficial national uniform during the 2002 World Cup.
Originated around 2002Last updated: August 4, 2026
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Created by the Red Devils supporters' group with the slogan "Be the Reds!," this red T-shirt sold hundreds of thousands of units within a month of its May 2002 release, turning into a uniform worn by the entire nation. It later drew attention again in a lawsuit over the design's copyright.
Where did it start?
An official Red Devils supporters' merchandise item, released in 2002 and designed by Park Young-cheol.
How is it used?
Can be cited as merchandise symbolizing the fervor of the 2002 World Cup.
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