Actor Park Seo-joon showed deep friendship as he served as the ceremonial kicker at his close friend Son Heung-min’s farewell Tottenham match. On the same day, the couple Cho Se-ho and Jung Su-ji were spotted in the audience, drawing attention.
On the 3rd at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the second match of the ‘2025 Coupang Play Series’ took place, featuring Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United FC. On this day, which drew attention as Son Heung-min’s last home game for Tottenham, actor Park Seo-joon appeared as the official kicker, adding significance to the game.
Park Seo-joon wore a custom Tottenham uniform with his initials ‘PSJ’ and birth year ‘88’ inscribed and stepped onto the ground. Before the kick-off, he delivered a heartfelt message saying, “I am honored to be invited to such a significant game. Thanks to Son Heung-min’s long journey with Tottenham, I experienced sleepless nights, gratitude, joy, and happiness.” After the kick-off, Park and Son shared a warm hug, showcasing their special friendship.
Notably, Park Seo-joon completed the kick-off wearing regular sneakers, with a delicate toe touch, to minimize damage to the grass instead of wearing soccer shoes. On the ground, his impeccable posture and style drew cheers from fans.
Park Seo-joon and Son Heung-min have a long-standing relationship. Back in May, when Son Heung-min won the UEFA Europa League final as a Tottenham player, Park Seo-joon was present at the scene and lifted the trophy with him. On this day as well, he closely supported Son Heung-min’s farewell stage, showcasing their strong bond.
The match concluded in a 1-1 draw with a crowd of 60,000 spectators. Son Heung-min, who started the match, played actively for approximately 64 minutes until he was substituted in the 19th minute of the second half. He bid farewell with warm applause from fans and teammates as he returned to the bench.
Meanwhile, in the stadium audience, the couple Cho Se-ho and Jung Su-ji, who married last October, were spotted together. Cho Se-ho was seen on broadcast cameras greeting Son Heung-min’s father, Son Woong-jung. His wife, Jung Su-ji, caught attention with her fashion, sporting a Tottenham uniform with a slicked-back hairstyle and sunglasses.
Jung Su-ji, a former supermodel, is known to be 174cm tall, 7cm taller than Cho Se-ho who is 9 years her junior. At the time of their marriage, the bride’s identity was not revealed, making headlines, and later, when it was unveiled that Jung Su-ji is his wife, it caught public attention once again.
The event also featured comedian Lee Su-ji as a guest on the Privy Show, with stars like Kim Won-hoon, Oh Na-mi, and group Apink’s Oh Ha-young attending the stadium to join Son Heung-min’s farewell. Group 2NE1 further heated up the atmosphere with a halftime performance.
Having officially bid farewell to Tottenham, Son Heung-min is rumored to likely join LAFC in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. As he moves forward, soccer fans are keenly focused on his next steps, given his outstanding achievements like being the EPL top scorer and Europa League winner.