Lee Dong-gyeong Achieves '10-10' for Second Straight Year... 'Treating Fans to Tendon and Aiming for MVP'

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Ulsan midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong, who wrote a new history in the K League by recording double-digit goals and assists for two consecutive years, has transformed into a chef. True to his nickname as the man of the "10-10" club, he treated fans to tendon, a Japanese tempura rice bowl.

Reporter Hong Seok-jun went and tasted it himself.

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Wearing an apron instead of a uniform, Lee Dong-gyeong scoops out golden-brown tempura from boiling oil.

He carefully arranges them in bowls and serves them himself.

[Lee Dong-gyeong / Ulsan Midfielder: I'll serve you from the inside! Enjoy your meal!]

Last month, Lee became only the second player in K League history and the first domestic player to achieve the so-called "10-10" feat—recording 10 or more goals and 10 or more assists for two straight years—living up to his nickname "Tendong-gyeong."

To celebrate this milestone, he treated 100 fans to tendon.

[Kim Eun-chan / Ceremonial Kick Kicker for Lee's 10-10 Match: I came here without even eating breakfast. It's really delicious!]

[Reporter Hong Seok-jun: I will try some myself. The seasoning is well-absorbed, and the meat is very plump, so it's fried to perfection.]

Having captured the fans' hearts through this unique gesture, Lee is also confident about winning the MVP award for the second consecutive year.

[Lee Dong-gyeong / Ulsan Midfielder: I am extremely grateful and happy to be able to capture such a special record through food. (As for the MVP competition,) I personally feel even more confident about it this year.]

With his performances for the national team also becoming increasingly sharp, Lee pledged to put his efforts into helping the Taegeuk Warriors overcome their current internal strife and unite once again.

[Lee Dong-gyeong / Ulsan Midfielder: I think such things can happen on the way to moving in a good direction, and I believe that I need to take on even more responsibility.]

(Camera and Video Reporting: Hwang In-seok, Video Editing: Ha Seong-won, Design: Yang Gi-tae)
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