Recently hooked on the Korean drama "Heading to the Ground," Korea's first soccer-themed TV series. Yoon-ho sheds his handsome image with slightly comedic performances and occasional Jeolla Province accents—all compelling reasons why he captivates audiences as an actor. Yet over time, you forget the actor himself and immerse yourself in the world of protagonist Cha Bong-kyun.
Blessed with genius-level shooting skills and harboring grand ambitions to join the national team, his impoverished life and reckless nature keep him from achieving anything. He sells chicken skewers at a roadside stall only to be scolded by "Black Cat"; in the sweltering summer, he dons a thick turkey costume to dance and entertain children at an amusement park.It wasn't until he was discovered by an agent and strongly recommended to FC Seoul that Cha Bong-kyun could finally set off again with his dreams.
National team player Cho Jae-geum, a close friend of Jung Yun-ho, visited the set and remarked: "I believe many players will deeply resonate with Cha Bong-kyun's journey. On the path to becoming a professional footballer, there are countless tough moments that make you want to give up. This is the most authentic growth experience of a player."In the drama, Cha Bong-kun consistently looks up to Park Ji-sung as his role model. Staring at the Manchester United star on the 2010 World Cup promotional poster, he would roar to motivate himself. This mirrors reality: Park Ji-sung's elevated status in Korean football stems not only from his achievements with the national team and Manchester United, but more crucially from his growth journey, which serves as a textbook example for young players.
In school, Park Ji-sung was the smallest player. Though his physical attributes were average, his courage and determination made up for it. While other kids practiced dribbling past defenders, Park honed his passing skills, knowing coaches valued team players. His small stature led to repeated rejections from professional clubs.Only through his high school coach's strong recommendation did he finally gain admission to Myongji University.Park Ji-sung's seemingly inexhaustible stamina earned Ferguson's admiration, with media praising him as if he had "three lungs." Yet doctors once discovered he had flat feet—a condition causing pain or discomfort during prolonged standing or walking. When asked about it, he simply replied, "Ah, I thought every player's feet hurt when they play."Once, a Korean fashion magazine boldly featured a photo of his scarred feet on its cover—feet that were far from aesthetically pleasing, yet graced the pages of a high-fashion publication.
Gangnam's Apgujeong-dong is home to the infamous "plastic surgery street," and Korean dramas are often criticized for deceiving viewers with their idealized imagery. Yet, whether in Cha Bong-kyun or Park Ji-sung, I see the most authentic face of Korean football.
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