- Jun 29, 2003
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He is revered like a superstar, an icon, a superhero - and behind the mask, Son Heung-min carries the weight of a nation's hopes. The South Korea captain is a footballer that transcends the sport in his home country. "He is more famous than Beyonce," one supporter told BBC Sport. Another said "he makes people proud to be Korean".
Source: BBC
Source: BBC