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Lee Dong-gook says he is hurt by criticism of his 13-year-old son Sian: “What’s wrong with his character?”

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Former football player Lee Dong-gook spoke about harsh criticism aimed at his 13-year-old son, Sian.
  • A preview video for the tvN STORY program “What’s the Point of Leaving It?” examined criticism faced by children of famous athletes.
  • Baseball player Lee Jong-beom and Lee Dong-gook appeared as guests on the program.

Former football player Lee Dong-gook has spoken out after critics made harsh comments about his 13-year-old son, Sian, including questioning the boy’s character.

A preview video posted on the tvN STORY channel on September 7 was titled “Judged as someone’s son rather than as an individual player: The level of criticism heard by famous athletes’ children.” The clip came from the program “What’s the Point of Leaving It?”

Lee Jong-beom, a baseball player, and Lee Dong-gook appeared as guests. Their shared experience, the article says, is that they both have sons who attract attention because of their fathers.

What’s wrong with his character?

· Lee Dong-gookHe described his distress over harsh criticism directed at his 13-year-old son, Sian.
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