Jeju Kim Ryun-sung, a 'local boy' who returned to his hometown, said, "Dream comes true..."I will be a player that Jeju residents are proud of."
Jeju Kim Ryun-sung, a 'local boy' who returned to his hometown, said, "Dream comes true..."I will be a player that Jeju residents are proud of."
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"Local Boy" Kim Ryun-sung (22, Jeju SK FC) returned to his hometown Jeju for the first time in 10 years.
Kim Ryun-sung, who left Pohang Steelers this winter and settled in Jeju, is a "local boy that Jeju boasts." Of course, he was not a member of the Jeju youth team, but he appeared on KBS's "Flying Shootdori Stage 4" when he was in the early days of Jeju, drawing attention for his brilliant appearance even at a young age, and went to Pohang U-15 Pohang Steel Middle School in recognition of his skills.
Kim Ryun-sung, who also stood out in international competitions, including joining the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup national team, was called by a professional team immediately after graduating from Pohang U-18 Pohang Steel High School in 2021. He played 18 games, including the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League, from his first season of joining the team, and the following year, he passed the military athletic unit and changed into a Gimcheon commerce uniform.
He was ordered to be discharged from the military in December 2023 and started a full-fledged competition to be a starting player in Pohang last season, but the wall of Wandelson in the same position was too high. Eventually, he transferred to Busan I'Park on loan through the summer transfer market, and gained the impression of coach Cho Sung-hwan by posting 10 games and 3 assists in a short period of time.
Sportal Korea met Kim Ryun-sung, who is set to depart for Kagoshima, Japan, at Incheon International Airport's passenger terminal on Wednesday. Since it was lunchtime and the schedule of the team was so tight, we could move to a restaurant and have an honest conversation.
"I spent a lot of time with my family during the break, and I worked hard on my individual exercise before joining Jeju Island," said Kim Ryun-sung, who revealed his recent situation. "It was difficult to get a chance in Pohang because there was an outstanding competitor named Wandelson. It was a decisive opportunity to decide to rent, and in Busan, I played consistently, and my skills and confidence rose."
Asked why he decided to move to Jeju, he said, "To be honest, I talked with several teams. However, since I was young, playing in Jeju has been my dream and I wanted to have a family. Above all, I think I can tell you that Jeju was the most active."
After returning to his hometown, Kim Ryun-seong is facing the 먹튀검증 "Tiger Inside" coach Kim Hak-beom, whom he had never heard before. His first impression was also a must-have question. Regarding this, he said, "I thought it would be very scary. But it was more comfortable and fun than I thought," and added, "The coach emphasizes a lot about 'desperation'. He also seems to be trying to make his tactics more detailed. I had the first training camp in Jeju, but I'm not tired yet because I focused on my physical strength. I think I should go to Japan to find out."
Finally, he pledged to kill two birds with one stone: to select the national team this season and advance to the 2025/26 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (hereinafter referred to as ACL). "Personally, I want to show good performances and join the national team. My team goal is to advance to the ACL," Kim said. "This is how I came to play soccer in my hometown. As a local boy, I am happy that my dream has come true, and I want to become a Jeju citizen that Jeju residents are proud of. I will show my best performance."