Lee Kang-in showed off his sharp left foot even in the national team jersey. Although the team lost, the cross that created Son Heung-min's consolation goal vividly displayed Lee Kang-in's kicking ability.■ A Left-Footed Cross That Shone in a 1-4 DefeatThe South Korean national football team lost 4-1 to Uruguay in a friendly match held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th. Korea conceded consecutive goals from the first half, making for a difficult match.Lee Kang-in started as a right-sided winger and participated in the team's attacking play, recording an assist on Son Heung-min's second-half goal. After beating his defender on the right flank, he delivered a low, fast left-footed cross into the box, and Son Heung-min raced in to redirect it into the net. The trajectory and speed of the cross matched Son Heung-min's movement perfectly.With this goal, Son Heung-min recorded his 58th career international goal, moving into a tie for the most goals in South Korean men's international football history. Even in the team's defeat, Lee Kang-in supplied the pass directly connected to the historic goal, and the sharp cross he created from the right flank demonstrated the potential he can offer to the national team's attack.■ Fans at Home and Abroad… From 'Congrats Kangin' to 'magnifique'Fans' support for Lee Kang-in has continued. Comments posted on his public Instagram included messages such as 'Fighting, Lee Kang-in,' 'I'm proud of you, Kang-in,' and 'Lee Kang-in's hard work will keep leading to greater success.'Overseas fans also sent encouragement with expressions such as 'Congrats Kangin,' 'Kang in,' and 'magnifique.' Comments appeared not only in Korean but also in French, English, Spanish, and other languages, confirming the interest of international fans in Lee Kang-in. His global fan base, built through his performances abroad, continues to respond even during national team matches.■ A Distinctive Presence Beyond the Pitch… His 'Suit' Photos Become a Talk of SNSAnother attraction of Lee Kang-in, who is making his presence felt both on and off the pitch, is his social media. Photos of him in a suit, recently posted on his own social media, have drawn fans' attention. On the field he captivates fans with his sharp left foot, and off the field he charms them with a different appeal.■ Second Place in the September Netizen Awards Sports Category… Attention Turns to the Final RankingAmid all this, Lee Kang-in is currently ranked second in the sports category of the September Netizen Awards as of the afternoon of the 29th. As he draws fans' attention not only with his performances on the pitch but also with the charm he shows in his daily life, all eyes are on the final ranking of the September awards as voting enters its final stretch.With the power of his left foot displayed in the national team and the steady support of fans at home and abroad, anticipation continues to build for Lee Kang-in's next steps. It also remains to be seen what result fans' affection for him will ultimately produce in the September Netizen Awards.[This article is an informational piece written based on publicly available match records, related materials, and publicly posted social media user comments. The comments represent individual users' opinions and do not represent the evaluation of all fans or the general public. Some sentences and the organization of materials were prepared with the assistance of AI, with final review conducted by an editor.]