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Kim Min-jae shakes the Korean Football World

March 29, 2023 Jae Chee 7

After the 1-2 loss to Uruguay, Kim Min-jae shook the Korean footballing world by stating the following. The quote, loosely translated, “I’m a bit tired, […]

Footballers on TV: Son Woong-jeong

December 29, 2022 Jae Chee 2

With a successful World Cup in the books, Korea national team players (and those around them) have been in high demand for TV show appearances. […]

Reflecting on Son Heung-min’s captaincy and should Kim Min-jae take the armband?

December 22, 2022 Jae Chee 3

So, for this post we decided to try something slightly different. We (Jae, Jinseok, and Roy) had an online conversation discussing Son Heung-min’s captaincy and […]

Winners and Losers from All or Nothing Tottenham Hotspur Episodes 4-6

September 8, 2020 Bennett Hogendorn 3

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A Few Words about Son Heung-min: Accolades yet Room to Grow

December 29, 2019 Joon Park 18

It’s only a little more than a few words, but I hope you enjoy anyway. Also hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season! Please […]

Opinion: Why Bento Cannot Use Son Heungmin, Hwang Uijo, and Hwang Heechan Together

December 28, 2019 Allen Park 7

Three strikers have emerged as Korea’s best offensive options: Son Heung Min, Hwang Uijo, and Hwang Heechan. Son has become a world-class superstar who is […]

2019-20 KPA News Roundup: Jang HS Wins AFC Champions League, Lee KI Loan Rumors & More

November 29, 2019 Joon Park 1

Yet another installment of the 2019-20 KPA News Roundup series. Enjoy! Jang Hyun-soo Wins the AFC Champions League (What It Entails for Kim Min-jae) Last […]

2019-20 KPA News Roundup: Lee KI Fan Controversy, Hwang HC in the UCL & More

October 9, 2019 Joon Park 2

Lee Kang-in Scores Debut Goal in Mestalla Thriller + Controversy Over Young Bilbao Fan On September 25, Lee Kang-in would net his debut Valencia goal […]

2019-20 KPA News Roundup: Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan & Sonny’s Brace

September 17, 2019 Joon Park 3

Welcome to the first edition of the 2019-2020 KPA News Roundup series! In this series, we here at the Tavern will shed light on the […]

My Sonny Enigma: When you can’t help but hate a National Hero

August 27, 2019 Albert Ghim 9

Son Heung Min, known to most in the world of Football as Sonny, is not only a national hero in South Korea, but he is […]

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