As Son Heung-min becomes the record holder for the most goals in South Korean men's national team A-match history, fans have been pouring out passionate responses.

▶ Surpassing Cha Bum-kun's 58 Goals... Rises to Sole First Place

Son Heung-min scored the opening goal in the 6th minute of the first half with a right-footed free kick in a friendly match against Uzbekistan held at Mir Stadium in Yongin on the 6th. With this goal, he recorded his 59th career A-match goal, surpassing the 58 goals held by former national team head coach Cha Bum-kun to become the sole all-time top scorer in A-match history for the South Korean men's national team. South Korea defeated Uzbekistan 2-0, combining Son Heung-min's opener with an additional header from Oh Se-hun in the 15th minute of the second half.

▶ 'It Brings Tears, Our Captain'... Fans Applaud

When Son Heung-min's post-match interview was released, fans focused not only on the record itself but also on his attitude and words. One fan wrote, 'It brings tears. Every day and every moment I've shared with Sonny has been a joy. As a fan, I truly respect him.' Another fan applauded Son Heung-min, who has led the team as captain for a long time, saying, 'Our captain Son Heung-min, we're proud of you.'

Praise for the interview continued. Comments such as 'He speaks so beautifully,' 'I can feel the sincerity in his interview,' 'I can also feel the tension and weight of standing at the pinnacle,' and 'This is the dignity of a national team interview' were posted.

Many also pointed out Son Heung-min's characteristic humility. One fan sent support, saying, 'He always seems humble and deep-hearted. He speaks really well too,' while another evaluated, 'Seeing him stay humble even at that level, you can't help but respect him.' Reactions that highly valued both his performance and attitude stood out, such as 'He's the best as a footballer, but his character is also the best,' 'A model for interviews,' and 'Best character, best skill.'

▶ 'I Hope the Younger Players Surpass the Record'... Eyes on the Next Generation

Son Heung-min did not take the record that day as merely his own achievement. After the match, he indicated that records are meant to be broken someday and expressed his hope that younger players would surpass his record. Even immediately after setting the major record of most goals in South Korean men's A-match history, he mentioned the next generation.

Fans also took note of this. Support continued with comments such as 'Son Heung-min is the best player,' 'The pride of South Korean football,' 'A Korean legend, and it's not over yet,' and 'Please keep writing the history of Korean football.'

▶ A Record Built Over 16 Years

The 59th goal that day carried special meaning for fans who had watched Son Heung-min for a long time. Son Heung-min has built his national team career over 16 years, and finally placed his name at the very top of the goal-scoring record representing South Korean men's football. The moment he surpassed 58 goals remained not simply a change in numbers, but a scene of the record passing from one era of Korean football to the next.

Fans' reactions showed this as well. Voices expressing joy at the record while anticipating his future with the national team continued, with comments such as 'We are living in the era of Son Heung-min,' 'I want to see him on the pitch for a long time,' and 'More goals will come.'

Son Heung-min led the team to victory with a single free kick that day while also rewriting Korean football's record books. 59 goals. And more than the number, fans are giving even greater applause to the time it took to reach that record and the attitude Son Heung-min has shown.

[Record-related content was verified based on public materials, and AI assistance was used in the writing of this article and the organization of the materials.]