With the Korean national soccer team failing to advance to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup, cheers for captain Son Heung-min continue online. Recently, on the online community Bobae Dream, a photo was posted on the back of a truck with a piece of paper with the phrase ‘Son Heung-min sad, cheer up.’ It appears to be a phrase expressing sadness and support for Son Heung-min, who finished the World Cup as captain of the Korean national soccer team. The writer who shared the photo sympathized, saying, “I can also feel the deep sigh coming from under (the truck driver’s) bottom.” Son Heung-min expressed his feelings on Instagram on the 30th, saying, “I want to express my sincere apologies to the fans.” He emphasized, “Until the fans find me and need me, I will pour my all into preparing well again.” Netizens responded with comments such as “It was a lot of hard work,” “What could the players be guilty of?” and “The players did their best. I am proud.” In addition, “There is someone else who needs to apologize” and “We are also angry like this.”