"There are a lot of things to learn about the national team's all-time second-term competition." K League 1's Best 11 Lee Dong-kyung said, "I'll be competitive by making use of my own strengths."
"There are a lot of things to learn about the national team's all-time second-term competition." K League 1's Best 11 Lee Dong-kyung said, "I'll be competitive by making use of my own strengths."
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2024 was a year of many things for Lee Dong-kyung (27, Kim Cheon-sang-moo).
Lee's performance in the early days of the 2024 season was remarkable. He played in Ulsan HD during the early days of the 2024 season and recorded seven goals and five assists in 18 K League matches. It is no exaggeration to say that Lee scored when he caught the ball.
Lee Dong-kyung joined the military on April 29, 2024. After completing basic military training, he played the second half of the 2024 season at Gimcheon Sangmu. Lee Dong-kyung needed time to regain his performance. As he had such high expectations for himself, he had to overcome the heavy burden.
Lee Dong-kyung was Lee Dong-kyung.
Lee Dong-kyung scored 12 goals and six assists in 26 K-League 1 matches in the 2024 season. For the first time since her debut as a pro player in the 2018 season, Lee was named one of the top 11 players in the K-League. In the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup in Asia, she was even invited by the Korean national soccer team. It was the first time in a year that Lee joined the national team.
Lee Dong-kyung is not satisfied with his performance in the 2024 season. Lee pledged to grow up to the fullest until the day he finishes his military service.
MK Sports listened to Lee Dong-kyung's story.
Q. Gimcheon started preparing for the 2025 season from December 16, 2024. The preparation for the new season is very fast. Although you are serving in the military, did you take a break after the 2024 season.
I used my vacation to spend time with my family. I think I spent the longest time with my baby. I focused on parenting (laughs).
Q. Many athletes say 'parenting is harder than exercising'.
The first three days or so were really difficult (laughs). I think I enjoyed watching the baby since I got used to it. The baby is so cute. I miss my wife and kids every day. I think the importance of family is getting bigger while I'm in the military.
Q. I started the 2024 season in Ulsan and finished the year in Gimcheon. How are you looking back on 2024.
I think the year has been very long. It has changed a lot. We went to the training center. It's called a "memories after a while." I think it's a year that has left a lot of memories. Every moment was fun.
Q. He showed tremendous performance in the early 2024 season when he played in the Ulsan uniform. During the winter training in January 2024, did you feel that his physical condition was definitely better than before. 스포츠토토
After the 2023 season, I talked a lot with Coach Hong Myung-bo. The main part was preparation for the 2024 season. Coach Hong Myung-bo told me the direction he wanted. While paying attention to that, I continued to prepare for the 2024 season. After I went to Germany, I didn't show good performance. I myself said, "2024 o'clock."