In addition to causing a stir by looking like a K-pop star, Korea's '9' stars in a fun exchange between Latinos and Koreans that goes viral on social media. In this anecdote that emerged from the soccer player's participation Cho Gue Sung Diego Alonso, the coach of the Celeste, will also be present in the match between his national team and Uruguay in Qatar 2022.
South Korea and Uruguay They faced each other on November 24 in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Although the score remained zero for both teamsCho Gue Sung and coach Diego Alonso scored their own goals by winning over Latinos and Koreans, respectively, on social media.
Korean Twitter users were quick to offer glowing reviews of the 47-year-old former Uruguayan player and coach.
Korean user's reaction to Uruguay coach Diego Alonso. Photo: Twitter screenshot
Their Latin American counterparts did the same, but for the Gue Sung team. The 24-year-old footballer was praised for his skill and appearance, especially by K-pop and K-drama fans..
Among the interactions that the day left, a publication on Twitter stands out that more than one fan, jokingly, has described as a “cultural exchange”In this update, a K-netizen expressed herself in her native language after becoming fascinated by Diego Alonso. In response, a Uruguayan woman asked her in Spanish to send her the bill. Instagram of the Korean '9'.
A third netizen, also from Korea, chimed in, leaving a screenshot of Cho Gue Sung's profile. She then received a thank you from the Latina, telling her in English: "In return, let me know the Instagram account of the director of Uruguay”.
This was the "cultural exchange" between fans of Diego Alonso and Cho Gue Sung. Photo: Twitter screenshot
Diego Alonso's compatriot did her part. Shortly afterward, and apparently addressing her fellow countrymen who had also become fans of the coach, the K-netizen wrote in Hangul: “Koreans, I got it.”
Her words were celebrated with more than 5,000 likes, while the original post had garnered more than 11,000 hearts and 17,000 retweets at the time of writing.
This was the "cultural exchange" between fans of Diego Alonso and Cho Gue Sung. Photo: Twitter screenshot
The Korean footballer wearing the number 9 jersey is active on Instagram as @whrbtjd. Before the match, his profile averaged 34,000 followers. Twenty-four hours before the match, Cho had 437,000 fans on his main social media platform and currently surpassed one million.
Cho Gue Sung reached one million followers on Instagram. Photo: screenshot/@whrbtjd
For his part, the Uruguayan national team coach also began receiving new followers of Korean origin. His profile currently has 88,000 followers.
Diego Alonso, Uruguay's coach. Photo: Instagram
The Korean national team's next match was on November 28th at 8:00 a.m. Lima time. Their opponents on that date are Ghana.
South Korea: Fans cheer on the national team at Qatar 2022. Photo: AFP
Another figure who caused a sensation on social media was Son Heung Min. In particular, the star and captain of the Reds He earned the nickname 'Korean Lapadula' to remember the beloved national team player.
Son Heung Min, the Korean captain, was dubbed "Korean Lapadula" for his image during his team's match against Uruguay in Qatar 2022. Photo: LR/FIFA/FPF composite
The South Korean captain wore a black mask because he suffered a fractured eye socket after taking a heavy blow during the Tottenham-Marseille match on November 1.
On November 28, South Korea played Ghana in Group H of the World Cup. Cho Gue Sung, who entered the starting eleven, scored two goals in less than 3 minutes In the second half, a double tied the score and gave hope to the team, which was losing 0-2 in the first half of the game.
Cho Gue Sung celebrates scoring a brace in the South Korea vs. Ghana match. Photo: AFP
Cho Gue Sung celebrates scoring a brace in the South Korea vs. Ghana match. Photo: AFP
Ghana managed to regain the lead by scoring another goal after Cho's brace. The match ended 3-2 in favor of the African country.
Ghana and South Korea clashed in Group H of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photo: EFE
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