"I'll do my best so I can get number 47!" "Young People" Kim Taehwan's ambition shot by Jung Kyung-ho
"I'll do my best so I can get number 47!" "Young People" Kim Taehwan's ambition shot by Jung Kyung-ho
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"Me? I'm slow, but I'm confident that I'll kick the ball better than others."
Kim Tae-hwan (19), a freshman at Gangwon FC, replied to a question about his strengths. Kim gave an innocent but honest answer, saying, "He's slow," but he boasted, "He's quick to think."
Kim Tae-hwan, born in 2006, is a freshman who just graduated from Yeongdeungpo Technical High School, a prestigious high school football club, and entered the professional arena. Kim Tae-hwan, who signed a contract with Gangwon in December last year, failed to attend his high school graduation ceremony and participated in off-season training held in Turkiye and the South Sea from January to February. At that time, he reportedly left a strong impression on coach Chung Kyung-ho. Ahead of the match against FC Seoul (0-1 loss) on the 15th, coach Chung gave Kim a thumbs up, calling him "a very smart player and a good kicker."
Kim Tae-hwan, whose position is central midfielder, succeeded in making his K-League debut by stepping on the pitch in place of Kang Jun-hyuk in the 40th minute of the second half of the match against Seoul. "I was nervous because so many fans came, but the support gave me strength. I think I can do it with confidence," Kim Tae-hwan said after the match. "The coach always emphasizes to do my best with dedication. I think I just decided to do my best."
Although he is a rookie in the pro league, he became the envy of the soccer team at Yeongdeungpo Technical High School. Among the eight alumni, only Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Hyun-woo (Seoul E-Land), and Kim Hyun-min (Busan I-Park) joined the pro league. "My friends said, 'I want to join the pro league, too. I cheered for him, saying, 'You can do it too,'" Kim said.
Since its debut as a team, Gangwon has been reborn as a team that actively employs young players and fosters them well. For example, Yang Min-hyuk (Queens Park Rangers), who moved to the U.K. after receiving the K League 1 Young Player Award last year, moved to the U.K. stage.
Kim Tae-hwan, who is the same age as Yang Min-hyuk, said, "(The interest in Kangwon Young Player) is motivating me. (Shin) Min-ha and (Jin) Jun-seo, who are a year older, are also really good, and I am working hard with the ambition to do well like that." 메이저놀이터
The number 47, which was used by Yang Hyun-joon (Celtic) and Yang Min-hyuk in the past, has become a symbol of Gangwon star Young Player. Starting this year, center back Shin Min-ha has been playing on the pitch with the number. "Honestly, I tried really hard (before the season) to get the number 47," Kim said. "It wasn't easy (to get the number) because my peers did a good job." When asked if Shin could wear the number 47 next year, he said with a smile, "Then it would be an honor. I will work harder to get the number."