• Son Heung Min Might Leave Tottenham for Atlético Madrid as Contract Renewal Remains to have No Updates

    Son Heung Min (32) could be on his way out of Tottenham, with Atlético Madrid reportedly interested in signing him.

    Spain's 'Pichajes' reported on September 12 (Korean time) that "La Liga powerhouse Atlético Madrid has shown interest in Son Heung Min, whose future at Tottenham is uncertain." They added, "Atlético has already had informal talks with Son Heung Min’s representatives."

    British outlet 'CaughtOffside' echoed this news, stating, "Son Heung Min’s contract with Tottenham expires next year, but there are no signs of a new deal. Atlético is keeping a close eye on the situation."

    The reports suggest that Son Heung Min might join Atlético after his contract with Tottenham ends next summer. The outlet explained, "Son Heung Min could leave Tottenham as a free agent next summer," and "Atlético is watching his contract situation closely and has made him a top target for next year."

    Son Heung Min’s current contract runs until June next year but includes a one-year extension option. It was expected that Tottenham would offer a new long-term deal given his status as the team’s top scorer and key player last season. However, there have been no updates about a re-signing so far.

    If the one-year extension option is exercised, Son Heung Min could stay at Tottenham until 2026, but this requires agreement from both him and the club. With Tottenham's track record of being frugal under Daniel Levy, fans are concerned that the club might not offer a competitive deal.

    Tottenham would need to offer more than Son Heung-min’s current £190,000-per-week salary (about 330 million KRW) to keep him. Despite his strong performances, offering a high salary to an aging player is a big decision for the club.

    British outlet 'Sport Mole' recently suggested that Son Heung-min might leave Tottenham sooner than expected. They noted, "Son Heung Min will turn 33 next year. It’s unclear if Tottenham will offer a long-term deal. A 4-5 year contract seems unlikely."

    Son Heung Min himself has voiced frustration over the lack of a re-signing proposal. After a World Cup qualifier match against China in June, he said, "I have nothing to say about the re-signing, and there has been no communication with the club." He added, "It’s uncomfortable, but I will continue to give my best for Tottenham." He emphasized, "It’s more important to focus on my performance rather than worry about contract issues."

    With his contract situation unresolved, Saudi Arabian teams are reportedly showing renewed interest. 'Sport Mole' mentioned on September 8, "Al-Ittihad tried to sign Son Heung-min last winter but didn’t succeed.

    However, Saudi teams are targeting him for next summer when he could be a free agent." In addition to Al-Ittihad, teams like Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Hilal are also expected to pursue him.

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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