Son Heung-min of Tottenham, an English professional soccer team, made a surprise visit to his hometown of Chuncheon ahead of the national team convocation next week.
Sohn also warmly encouraged the players who participated in the youth soccer tournament named after him.메이저놀이터
A soccer field in Chuncheon where a game is in full swing.
Son Heung-min appears between the coaches in the home team’s game seat.
I watch the young players play with serious eyes.
This is the second year that an international youth friendly soccer tournament named after Sohn has been held.
Last year, it was replaced with a congratulatory video, but this year, I took a break and visited Chuncheon, my hometown.
Children and adults alike can’t hide their joy at the unexpected appearance of a world star.
[“Don’t go.”]
Sohn gives warm words of encouragement to young soccer players.
[Son Heung-min/Tottenham/Chuncheon native] : “Tomorrow? I don’t know. Don’t get hurt and always have fun playing soccer, okay?”] It was a
short meeting of less than 30 minutes, but it became a good gift for soccer fans.
[Soundbite] Shim Hye-jin/Toegye-dong, Chuncheon-si : “I didn’t know if he would come or not, so I thought he wouldn’t come, but I think the children liked it so much and the citizens loved it so much.”]
Youth dreamers promise to become players who resemble Son Heung-min.
[Soundbite] Lee Tae-Hoon/Soccer Tournament Player : “Heung-Min hyung is watching my game, so I want to play harder and look better.”]
Chuncheon City promotes Chuncheon through marketing of world-renowned player Son Heung-min, from youth soccer to professional soccer. Systematic support is also being reviewed.