"Player 9": 7 Things You Might Not Know About Cho Gue Sung (2024)

Athleticism AND good looks run in the family.

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BTS Jungkook‘s presence at the2022 FIFA World Cuphad ARMYs tuning in to watch the competition…and “Player 9.”

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Cho Gue Sung, who plays forward for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and the South Korea national team, is experiencing a sudden surge in popularity. His handsome looks and athletic skills have captured the attention of K-Pop fans worldwide. Here are 7 things you might not know about “Player 9!”

1. He comes from an athletic family.

Cho hasn’t revealed much about his family, but according to various news reports, both his mother and father were athletes. His mother was reportedly a professional volleyball player, and his father was part of a soccer club.

2. His sister isgorgeous.

After Cho Gue Sung went viral, it didn’t take curious fans long to track down his sister on Instagram.

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How can one family be so talentedandso attractive? It hardly seems fair!

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3. He got caught up in dating rumors with a model…

…but those rumors are false. Model Ji Minju‘s agency quickly clarified their original statement and shut down the rumors for good.

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Ji Minju and Cho Gue Sung are not dating. Please refrain from making unwarranted assumptions.

— LSAC

4. His father gives great advice.

Cho Gue Sung’s father, Cho Chae Hwan, advised him to choose teams based on his own preferences rather than the team’s prestige.

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The advice I have given my son is when he signs for a team abroad, go to a club that can play the way he likes, rather than choosing a club because they are a big name. He needs a club that will help him adapt and settle down to a new lifestyle on and off the pitch.

— Cho Chae Hwan

He’s very proud of everything Cho Gue Sung has achieved at theWorld Cup.

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He has had a great time at the World Cup, and I am certainly very proud of him.

— Cho Chae Hwan

5. He knows all about K-Pop

In an interview, Cho Gue Sung revealed that soccer players in the military often request songs byIVE.

Need proof? Here’s a clip of players from South Korea’s national soccer team dancing to “LOVE DIVE” in the changing room.

6. He did not star in a Boys Love K-Drama…

…though a viral video suggests otherwise. After a match at theWorld Cup,Cho Gue Sung kissed his teammateLee Kang In in celebration. The video racked up millions of views in the blink of an eye.

아니 이강인 조규성 뽀뽀하는것도
있다고 이게 있다고 pic.twitter.com/LupNnbWMO0

— 비누 (@ssoap_d) December 4, 2022

Unsurprisingly, Twitter users flocked to the comment section, and these repliesstole the show.

😭😭😭fifa world cup 2022

— mentally unstable would be an understatement (@stfuandlsn) December 4, 2022

this is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen on this app goodbye pic.twitter.com/QHEpYZdgDE

— NEV 🎄 (@aksnevv) December 4, 2022

7. Whatreallywent down withChristiano Ronaldo

Cho Gue Sung went viral for his good looks, his accidental BL moment, and butting heads withPortuguese player Christiano Ronaldo during a match. Cho allegedlyrushed Ronaldo off the field, by saying,“You fast, fast!”in English.

🎙️ Cristiano Ronaldo: "Before leaving the game, a South Korean player told me to leave the field immediately. I told him to shut up. He has no authority, he doesn't need to give an opinion."#POR | #KOR | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/AUTsK7hrUS

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 2, 2022

In an interview, Cho explained what really happened. He didn’t cuss out Ronaldo, but rather expressed his frustration through a“get out”gesture.

A little bit more ‘Get out’ gestures or something like that. I guess I was a little sensitive. We’re in the middle of a game and now we have to win.

— Cho Gue Sung

Source: Scotsman

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