A large crowd of fans and media representatives greeted South Korean coach Hong Myeong-bo and captain Son Heung-min upon their arrival for a pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup game against the Czech Republic. The event space was reportedly packed, with numerous cameras and a significant amount of public interest focused on the Korean team. The atmosphere was described as energetic, with the air conditioning struggling to keep up with the heat generated by the crowd. The attention suggests high expectations for the South Korean team’s performance. The article alludes to a potential individual matchup between Son and a player named Schick, but clarifies it won’t be a one-on-one contest. The overwhelming reception highlights the popularity of both the coach and star player.