Inspiration from Coach Park Hang-seo
Not only is he passionate about Vietnamese cuisine such as pho, he also shares special feelings about Vietnamese culture and people as well as the pressure and motivation from the resounding success of his compatriot Park Hang-seo.
On the occasion of Lunar New Year, Coach Kim Sang-sik had his first experiences of the traditional Vietnamese New Year, from trying banh chung to preparing lucky money envelopes to wish his players a happy new year. In particular, he consulted Coach Park Hang-seo - who has a deep attachment to Vietnamese football - to create closeness and warmth on this special occasion.
Coach Kim Sang-sik wears a conical hat decorated with peach blossoms
This year is the first time he celebrates Tet in Vietnam.
Coach Kim enjoys Vietnamese banh chung
"I consulted coach Park Hang-seo about how to prepare lucky money envelopes to give to the players and to wish them a happy new year when they come to visit me," he said in an interview with VTV .
Coach Kim Sang-sik and Coach Park Hang-seo through the lens of Mr. Park's son
PHOTO: ANH Park Chan-sung
When mentioning Coach Park Hang-seo, Mr. Kim could not hide his admiration. He considered the successes that Coach Park achieved with Vietnamese football as both pressure and motivation to try harder.
"Mr. Park's success is half pressure, but the other half is motivation for me to focus and try. Mr. Park has had a resounding victory and is loved by many. Achieving his achievements is very difficult, but I hope to receive love from players and fans like what Mr. Park has done," Coach Kim expressed.
Tet away from home but not lonely for coach Kim Sang-sik
Although he has been living and working in Vietnam for 7 months, Coach Kim still can't help but miss his family in Korea. "During the time away from home, I miss my family and sometimes feel lonely. I miss my parents, wife and two children. After completing my mission at the AFF Cup, I plan to return to Korea to meet and take care of my family," he confided.
However, thanks to his Korean friends and the support from Vietnamese fans, Coach Kim feels more attached to this place. "In Vietnam, I have many Korean friends who always support and encourage me. At the same time, the strong relationship between Vietnam and Korea also helps me feel deeply connected to everyone."
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He was also particularly impressed with the Vietnamese people's passionate love of football: "What impresses me most is that Vietnamese people love football, from young children to the elderly. Everyone cheers and supports us unconditionally. I am happy about that."
This year, Coach Kim will celebrate Lunar New Year with his family but not in his hometown.
Coach Kim shared. "On this occasion, my family will also come to Vietnam, and we plan to have a short vacation in Nha Trang. Vietnam has many beautiful places that I want to take my family to enjoy meaningful holidays."
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The house where Coach Kim is living is next to My Dinh Stadium.
This year’s Lunar New Year is not only a time for Coach Kim to rest after busy working days, but also an opportunity for him and his family to experience Vietnamese culture and people. With careful preparation, he hopes that the holidays will become unforgettable memories for himself and his family.
"I feel very happy living in Vietnam. I am very satisfied with the weather, the environment and the food like pho and bun cha. During these Tet holidays, I hope to understand more about Vietnamese culture and become more attached to the players and fans here," he said.
With sincerity and efforts to integrate, Coach Kim Sang-sik is gradually building a good relationship with Vietnamese players and fans. The Lunar New Year will be an opportunity for him to connect more with the team, adding motivation for future successes.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hlv-kim-sang-sik-lan-dau-thuong-thuc-banh-chung-ti-mi-trang-tri-canh-dao-don-tet-viet-nam-185250128115306634.htm
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