America-mura in Osaka carries a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of Seoul’s Hongdae and Itaewon in South Korea. Among its attractions, the shopping mall “Big Step” stands out as a landmark in America-mura. The mall hosts unique and distinctive stores, and one of the last shops I explored at Big Step was “Kemari87.” “Osaka America-mura Soccer Equipment Specialty Store” Compared to the ...
The history of South Korean football can be divided into pre- and post-2002 FIFA World Cup eras, marking significant development based on the achievement of reaching the semi-finals in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Players who played crucial roles at that time also gained attention, either transferring to big clubs or pursuing successful post-retirement careers as coaches or broadcasters. “1998 ...
Known as the “Father of Overseas Football,” Park Ji-sung, who has the nickname “Haebeoji,” was one of the stars created by the 2002 World Cup. In the group stage of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, he scored a goal against Portugal that secured advancement to the round of 16 and his heartwarming embrace with coach Hiddink remains a memorable scene. ...
Park Ji-sung, who played a prominent role in Korean football for a long time, created various viral moments. One interview from a documentary video became a topic of discussion, and the scene where he performed a walking celebration after scoring a goal against Japan is still vivid in many people’s memories. The “Ah… This Isn’t Manchester United” meme, which gained ...
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup was a frenzy of excitement. It was the first World Cup held in South Korea, and with the appointment of coach “Hiddink,” unexpected results were achieved. While our goal was just one win, we recorded an impressive 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, advancing to the round of 16. In the round ...
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup was a frenzy of excitement. It was the first World Cup held in South Korea, and with the appointment of coach Hiddink, South Korea achieved unexpected success. Initially aiming for just one win, South Korea surpassed expectations by recording 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, advancing to the round of 16. In ...