Football star Son Heung-min The center of a heated debate on the online label has become unexpectedly, following what many call a “no manners” moment during his farewell match in Korea.
The accident took place after the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle Match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3rd. When the rain fell, Son Heung-min It was seen making a post-match interview with a journalist. In the viral image, Son Heung-min He holds the microphone with one hand and keeps the other behind the back, while the journalist holds an umbrella on him.
Next to him, partner Spurs player Ben Davies It is shown in an almost identical interview configuration, except for the fact that it holds the same umbrella, allowing the female reporter to remain at ease.
This comparison quickly illuminated the Korean online communities. A popular post entitled “You will be disillusioned like a Korean woman once this photo happens” He unleashed a wave of divided reactions.
Some Netizen expressed disappointment:
- Western players are taught manners since childhood.
- When he fought with the female referee, he remained at rest in the parade. Is this another example of this attitude?
- Shouldn’t the highest or stronger person keep the umbrella?
However, others have come to Son Heung-min’s defense. A user later shared a photo rear view corner from the scene, which he shows Son Heung-min Keeping a microphone with both hands, implying that he could not physically keep his umbrella.
This did not prevent criticism from making snowballs in a genre cultural debate. Are these manners, genre roles or just an misunderstood moment captured by the camera?
Son Heung-minKnown for its base of global fan and the clean image, it has not yet answered. It remains to be seen if this influenced its long -term reputation, but one thing is clear: even the smallest gesture can become viral.
Sources: Nate
