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Lee Young-jun met with reporters in the mixed zone after South Korea's 2-1 comeback victory over China in the semifinals of the men's soccer tournament at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Lee, who scored the equalizer for South Korea after falling behind early in the match, openly shared his thoughts on the fierce cheers from Chinese fans and the opponents' rough play throughout the game.
Known for his signature unfiltered speaking style, Lee remarked, "The Chinese fans were too loud" and "It was dirty soccer." He contributed to South Korea's comeback win and advancement to the final by scoring a crucial goal at a critical moment.
Sports Mug brings you the honest interview with Lee Young-jun, nicknamed "Junland," right after the match against China.
(Reported by Hong Seok-jun | Produced and edited by Jinhyeong Park | Video by Yang Doo-won | Produced by Sports News Department)