On August 3 he marked the end of an era for his son Heung-Min, while he made an emotional offer at the Tottenham Hotspur in front of a crowd at the home stadium of the Seoul World Cup. Looking from the stands were two significant characters of his life: his father, Park Seo-Joon, his son Woong-Jung and the national teammate Lee Kang-in, both visibly moved.
In the game of the Coupang 2025 play series between Tottenham And Newcastle United, I have started the game and was subjected to the 65th minute. Although the game ended 1-1, the real title was the touching farewell of Son.
The game opened quickly, with Brennan Johnson who scored early for Tottenham. Newcastle drew later in the first half through an acute shot by Harvey Barnes. But the spotlight remained on his son Heung-Min, who was replaced in the second half with Mohammed Kudus.
What followed was a rare and moving moment. The players of both teams formed a line, embracing and applauding their son as he left the field. The game stopped while heading on the sidelines, visibly emotional but composed.
I have shared the hugs with the technical staff and the bench players, including teammate Yang Min-Hyuk. Although he fought tears, his eyes in red circle and trembling lips have revealed the weight of the moment.
On the wedges, his father Woong-Jung-Colpito next to the actor Park SEO-Joon, who performed the ceremonial start kick-to solemnly established. His face was stoic but heavy with emotion.
The cameras also captured the reaction of Lee Kang-in. The PSG midfielder, currently again in Korea for rest of the season, participated in the game specifically to attend that of Son Tottenham Goodbye. While the son left the field, Lee observed slowly, his shiny eyes, deeply affected from the moment.
The journey of the son encapsulated by emotional sending with Tottenham—Deel loyalty, brilliance and humble leadership. Although his future club career remained to see, this symbolic farewell touched fans and teammates, remembering everyone because the son remains the pride of Korea’s football.
Sources: Sports Korea, Yonhap News, Kupang Play Series Match
