GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Nearly in all places he has gone in Guadalajara, South Korean Lee Beomyong is stopped for pictures.
However he’s neither a footballer nor a Ok-pop idol, however simply an peculiar fan in Mexico to assist the Taegeuk Warriors at the World Cup.
“I am very shocked, I’ve by no means skilled this example earlier than,” he advised CNA at a fan pageant on Wednesday (Jun 17). “If I obtained cash from the photographs I took, I might be wealthy!”
Mr Lee just isn’t the one one feeling the love.
Quite a few clips have surfaced on social media of South Korean followers being embraced by their Mexican counterparts because the match started.
And on the streets of Guadalajara, it’s no totally different.
Fellow South Korean Jihoon Kim advised CNA how issues have been “tremendous loopy” since he arrived in the town final Saturday.
“It is uncountable (what number of footage I’ve taken),” he mentioned. “If I settle for a request from one individual, it is going to be subsequent, subsequent, subsequent.”
Previous to arriving in Mexico for the primary time, Mr Lee recalled how he had some considerations.
“I used to be scared and frightened about Mexico’s security,” he mentioned. “However … all people is variety and wonderful, so I am very joyful right here.”
The nice and cozy welcome in Mexico comes whilst the 2 nations put together to face off in opposition to one another. Both sides received their Group A match opener, and a victory in Thursday’s match will assure the winner a spot within the knockout section.
