Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min

Nov 15, 2025

Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
A match warm-up match between South Korea and Bolivia held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 14th. South Korea won 2-0. Cho Kyu-sung is sharing joy with Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in. Daejeon = Reporter Heo Sang-wook



Cho Kyu-sung, who returned to the national team, announced his return with a thrilling goal.

The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, won 2-0 against Bolivia at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 14th. Son Heung-min, who scored the first goal with a fantastic free kick, and Lee Kang-in, who overcame Bolivia's tough defense, also celebrated the return goal by sharing a hot hug with Cho Kyu-sung.

Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Cho Kyu-sung is making a high five with Hwang Hee-chan as a substitute in the second half.
Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Cho Kyu-sung is hugging Son Heung-min as he is replaced in the second half.
Cho Kyu-sung, who returned to the national team after a year and eight months, appeared on the field in the second half. With Son Heung-min's first goal leading 1-0, Cho Kyu-sung was replaced by Son Heung-min in the 30th minute of the second half. Son celebrated his return by hugging Cho Kyu-sung.




Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Cho Kyu-sung rushing toward the door of Bolivia
Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Shooting on his left foot
After being replaced, Cho Kyu-sung, who was aiming for a goal in the Bolivian camp, did not miss the opportunity that came to him and cut the net. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Kim Moon-hwan scored a goal with a left-footed shot to avoid the goalkeeper who ran out when the cross that he stabbed into the door hit the opponent's defender. It was the moment when Cho Kyu-sung's 10th A match goal was scored.

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Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Ko Kyu-sung
Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Having the national emblem in his hand, cheering hotly
After scoring a goal, Cho Kyu-sung roared and enjoyed the joy as if he was pouring everything out. All of the teammates on the ground ran to Cho Kyu-sung to congratulate him on his return goal, and Cho Kyu-sung also showed his unique ceremony to announce his return.

Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Smiling Cho Kyu-sung as Son Heung-min approaches
Cho Kyu-sung's emotional return goal! A kiss on the cheek on Lee Kang-in's face while looking at Son Heung-min
Cho Kyu-sung giving Lee Kang-in a cheek kiss
After the game ended with a 2-0 victory, the players shared high fives and joy. Cho Kyu-sung was in his arms with a bright smile as Son Heung-min, who scored the first goal, approached, and expressed his joy by sticking out his lips as if kissing Lee Kang-in on the cheek.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.