"I was completely deceived by Jeju who recognized me"..."A 20-year-old boy who's the breadwinner." Kim Junha

"I was completely deceived by Jeju who recognized me"..."A 20-year-old boy who's the breadwinner." Kim Junha

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Kim Jun-ha, 20, is a 20-year-old freshman born in 2005 when Sports Kyunghyang founded the company. Since debuting professionally in Jeju SK University this year, Kim has been loved by fans for his amazing performances. Young blood that has appeared in a long time is soothing the heartache of the team's poor performance that exceeded expectations. His nickname is "Boy's Head."

Kim Jun-ha, who is supporting Jeju Island, had an extraordinary start. Kim made his debut as a pro player and scored his debut goal at the opening match against FC Seoul on Feb. 15, giving the team a 2-0 win. Confidence has given Kim a goal at the match against Suwon FC (1-0 win) on March 30 and the match against Pohang Steelers (2-0 win) on April 20. There is even a perception that if he scores a goal, Jeju will win. Some even say he has better performance (one goal and two assists) in his first year than advisor Koo Ja-cheol, who debuted in 2007 in Jeju and has played in Europe for a long time.

"He is clearly different from ordinary young players. He has the ability to smell goals," Jeju coach Kim Hak-beom said. "The fact that (Kim) Jun-ha scores the most in our team is the stimulus that demands the older players to work harder."

From a normal college player to a brilliant 20-year-old K Leaguer

Kim Jun-ha can't believe it every day he is loved by his fans. "I was a player who grew later than my peers," Kim Jun-ha said. "When I graduated from Dobong Middle School, I was so grateful to Jeju for recognizing me. The fact that I learned what I lacked as a soccer player from coach Park Sung-bae at Soongsil University last year was the driving force for me to properly think on the professional stage this year."

Kim Jun-ha's frustration is also evident in his inability to invite his parents to the opening match against Seoul, which left a strong impression on him with his debut goal. "He said, "(Let me tell you that I might debut.) He said, "(I) feel uncomfortable to see you in person." When I talked to him over the phone after the game, he said, "I cried while watching the broadcast. I felt like everything I tried to do as a soccer player was rewarded. I thought my filial piety is to be good at soccer."

"When my parents watched one game each at home and away, I couldn't score a goal. I recorded one assist in the away game in Anyang (April 26, 1-2 loss), but the team lost," he added.

Kim Joon-ha, who wants to shoot a goal firecracker again in front of his parents, is making efforts to sharpen his strengths. He is confident in dribbling breakthrough, linking play and passing necessary for the side wings, but he is also good at shooting boldly whenever he has a chance. Veteran defenders also find it difficult for him to run into a space where the opponent can hardly block the ball. Someday, his goal is to grow into a daredevil fixer who cannot stop him like his role model Omar Marmusi (Manchester City).

As Kim is sweating, his attack points are rapidly accumulating. He has already scored three goals and one assist in 13 matches. He is close to winning five attack points, which was his original goal in the first year of his professional debut. Under the current circumstances, it is worth seeking to win the Young Player award this year, which is given to players under the age of 23 who are eligible for the award within three years of their debut. Kim is competing with Lee Ji-ho (23, three goals and two assists) of Gangwon FC, who is in the spotlight as the "second Yang Min-hyuk."

"(Lee Ji-ho) is such a great player with fast speed, scoring ability and passing that saves his teammates," Kim said. "He needs to compete, but he has a lot to learn. It gives me motivation that stimulates me even more. I have hope only when I score 10 offensive points this year."

"I want to participate in the U-20 World Cup rather than the Young Player Award"

In soccer, team performance is more important than individual performance. Kim Jun-ha's mindset is that he can be satisfied if Jeju is ranked higher than now (10th) by doing his part regardless of the playing time.

Believing teamwork is important, Kim also spends his free time playing "League of Legends" where he plays teamwork with teammates. "I don't like games, but I thought it was a good way to get close with the teammates from the first year of joining the team. There are times when we win or lose, but it was a good experience for the five of us to work together. The winning rate exceeds 70 percent. Still, he is still good at bronze."

Kim Jun-ha, a 20-year-old player enjoying spring at the ground, also develops dreams that match his age. It is his dream to participate in the U-20 World Cup, his last chance at the age of 20. South Korea qualified for the World Cup to be held in Chile in September by advancing to the semifinals of the U-20 Asian Cup in February. 먹튀검증

"Every soccer player must have a desire for the national flag," Kim Jun-ha said. "He has never been a member of the national youth team since he has grown slower than before. Looking at his peers playing in this Asian Cup, he put up with envy and cheered for them. If I get a chance at the World Cup, I want to let them know that there is also a player named Kim Jun-ha. That is my dream."