Lee Dong-gook's Wife Expresses Concerns Over Son's Soccer Journey
Lee Dong-gook's Wife Expresses Concerns Over Son's Soccer Journey
Lee Soo-jin, wife of former national soccer player Lee Dong-gook, has shared her concerns about the public attention on her son.

On the 10th, Lee Soo-jin posted a lengthy message on her Instagram, stating, "It's already been five months since he joined the player team and started taking soccer seriously, which was just a hobby before," and added, "After joining the player team, he began to have many thoughts."

She continued, "He realized, 'There are so many friends who are really good at soccer. I'm lacking endlessly,' and these days, he's going through the tedious basics one by one. Seeing him ask his dad about his shortcomings and request lessons, it seems he really wants to excel in soccer."

She further expressed, "I want him to experience many moments of crying and laughing while learning slowly over time, but I'm worried if Sian can play soccer like this in Korea." She added, "After missing a penalty kick, I saw Sian walking out crying, and as I followed him, I heard people murmuring everywhere. 'Lee Dong-gook's son Daebak missed it,' 'Is he really Lee Dong-gook's son?' Sian's dad was walking out with sunglasses and a hood on, and I heard one of the event officials say, 'What good is genius if you can't score a penalty?' It was quite upsetting."

In conclusion, she said, "Sian, who is still so young, will have to endure an enormous burden if he wants to play soccer, and he will have to surpass his father's great name. Knowing that the path is long and arduous, our entire family, starting with Sian, needs to become stronger so that we can support Sian's dream without wavering."

Meanwhile, Lee Dong-gook and Lee Soo-jin married in 2005 and have one son and four daughters. Lee Dong-gook and his son Sian gained much love through their appearance on 'The Return of Superman.'

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr