National team captain Son Heung-min is currently the center of media attention due to two major developments. First, professional broadcaster Ahn Jung-hwan has publicly criticized the controversy surrounding head coach Hong Myung-bo's decision to substitute Son early during the match against Mexico, dismissing the criticism as unnecessary provocation. Meanwhile, a McDonald's limited-edition commemorative cup featuring Son Heung-min, released for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, has become a high-demand item. Since the cup was not released in South Korea, domestic resellers are listing the 8,900 KRW item for as high as 110,000 KRW in second-hand markets. - Coach Hong Myung-bo's decision to substitute Son Heung-min in the 11th minute of the second half against Mexico has triggered significant public debate. - The official McDonald's Son Heung-min limited-edition cup is fetching prices over 10 times its original value on Korean second-hand trading platforms due to its unavailability in the domestic market. - Former coach Cha Bum-kun has publicly voiced his support for Son, dismissing concerns regarding his performance and suggesting he is better utilized on the wings. | National team captain Son Heung-min is currently the center of media attention due to two major developments. First, professional broadcaster Ahn Jung-hwan has publicly criticized the controversy surrounding head coach Hong Myung-bo's decision to substitute Son early during the match against Mexico, dismissing the criticism as unnecessary provocation. Meanwhile, a McDonald's limited-edition commemorative cup featuring Son Heung-min, released for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, has become a high-demand item. Since the cup was not released in South Korea, domestic resellers are listing the 8,900 KRW item for as high as 110,000 KRW in second-hand markets. - Coach Hong Myung-bo's decision to substitute Son Heung-min in the 11th minute of the second half against Mexico has triggered significant public debate. - The official McDonald's Son Heung-min limited-edition cup is fetching prices over 10 times its original value on Korean second-hand trading platforms due to its unavailability in the domestic market. - Former coach Cha Bum-kun has publicly voiced his support for Son, dismissing concerns regarding his performance and suggesting he is better utilized on the wings.