Ki Sung-yueng to discuss past interview misunderstanding with Ahn Jung-hwan on talk show
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Footballer Ki Sung-yueng will appear on a talk show discussing his past interactions with Ahn Jung-hwan.
- Ki Sung-yueng addresses a past misunderstanding where he refused an interview request from Ahn Jung-hwan.
- He also shares his thoughts on penalty shootouts and supports the current South Korean national team.
South Korean footballer Ki Sung-yueng is set to appear on the TikTok original content show 'Tiki Taka Takataka Talk Talk Show' to discuss his past experiences, including a notable misunderstanding with fellow footballer Ahn Jung-hwan. In an episode airing June 22, Ki will delve into a situation where he was perceived to have refused an interview request from Ahn, an incident that led to significant criticism. He plans to clarify the circumstances surrounding this event, explaining that there was a misunderstanding. The show will also explore Ki's perspective on penalty shootouts, referencing his decision to take the fifth penalty kick in the 2012 London Olympics quarter-final match. Ki expressed confidence in his abilities during that high-pressure moment, stating he believed the game was over because he felt assured. Additionally, Ki offered words of encouragement to the current South Korean national team as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying match against South Africa on June 25, acknowledging the anxiety players often feel about public criticism during major tournaments.
I received a lot of criticism.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.