On February 21st, Lee Kang-in released an apology to Son Heung-min on Instagram and the National Football Team’s leader also replied with a post about their reconciliation. Lee Kang-in reportedly visited Son Heung-min in person to make a sincere apology. Son Heung-min not only accepted Lee Kang-in’s apology but also asked his fans to refrain from criticizing the junior player.
As a result, netizens left supportive comments for the two on their Instagram posts. The public is happy to see the conflict end with a heartwarming reconciliation and football fans who criticized Lee Kang-in are less angry.
In particular, people are showing more respect for Son Heung-min, who generously forgives the mistake of his junior and protects him as a captain. Some commented on Son Heung-min’s SNS, saying “Sonny is such a great person. He’s so generous and caring. God Heung-min” , “As expected, our wonderful captain Sonny. I’ll always support you” , “I’m so proud that South Korea has a captain like you” , “I’m always rooting for you, captain Sonny” , etc.
While everyone is celebrating the end of the National Football Team conflict, part-timers at Mega Coffee, the coffee brand modeled by Son Heung-min, are having a hard time. On SNS and online communities, many people are already making posts saying they want to buy Mega Coffee as fans of Son Heung-min.
In theqoo, netizens commented, “I hope Mega Coffee part-timers are okay today…” , “Mega Coffee staff may get scolded a lot today” , “Let’s drink Mega Coffee and support him” , “I’m going to order three drinks by myself” , “I’ll drink and support Son Heung-min. GOAT” , “I’m on my way to Megaㅋㅋ” , “I’m planning to buy one on my way home from work” , “Wait for me. I’m going to show my support by drinking Mega” , “Let’s go” , “My company already ordered Mega coffee” , etc.
SKT has just released WeT limited T-membership coupons (50% discount) today so the number of customers is expected to rise significantly.
Earlier on the 6th, Mega Coffee part-timers posted some photos on social media and complained about “dishwashing hell” . After Son Heung-min scored a goal in the game, many fans visited Mega Coffee to buy drinks. Mega’s collaboration event with Son Heung-min, which provides free drink coupons on the new menu for the Asian Cup is among the reasons.
Source: Wikitree