TVXQ’s Max Changmin Fulfills 20-Year Dream as Guest Analyst on UEFA Europa League Preview Show

Max Changmin, member of the legendary K-pop group TVXQ, is stepping out of the music spotlight and into the football world. On May 21st, he made a special appearance on SPOTV’s ‘SPOTIME FOOTBALL UEFA Europa League Final Preview Show‘ to discuss the highly anticipated match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

The show aired at 11 PM KST on major sports networks including SPOTV, SPOTV2, SPOTV Prime, and the streaming platform SPOTV NOW. Known as a ‘football maniac,’ Changmin expressed gratitude and excitement for fulfilling a childhood dream of participating in a football broadcast, something he had dreamed of 20 years ago during his middle school years.

In a previous appearance on the YouTube channel hosted by South Korean footballer Lee Chun-soo, Changmin revealed his passion for football statistics over playing the sport itself. This analytical perspective made him a perfect fit as a guest on the Europa League Preview Show.

During the broadcast, Max Changmin’s deep-rooted fandom for Manchester United took center stage. He shared the origins of his Red Devils loyalty, analyzed potential lineups, and participated in a segment selecting legendary players from the club.

“Although Manchester United struggled this season in the Premier League, I hope they can secure momentum for next season by winning the UEFA Europa League,” Changmin said. “May the power of the universe gather with United,” he quipped, showing not only his tactical knowledge but emotional investment as a fan.

The 2024–2025 UEFA Europa League Final is scheduled to take place in the early hours of May 22nd. Football fans around the world are looking forward to this clash, especially to see if Son Heung-min can lead Tottenham Hotspur to his first career championship. The match will be live-streamed via SPOTV Prime and SPOTV NOW at 4 AM KST.

Max Changmin’s crossover moment highlights the unique blend of music, culture, and sports—uniting global fandoms and reminding us why both football and K-pop are powerful universal languages.