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Deeply repent of the wrongdoing."

Lee Kang-in bowed his head on his SNS on the 21st (Korea time), saying, "At the last tournament, my short thoughts and rash actions caused great disappointment to Heung-min and the whole team and soccer fans," and said, "I thought it was important for Heung-min to visit him and apologize sincerely, and I had time to understand the weight I carried as captain and look back on myself through a long conversation. I thank Heung-min again for welcoming me and responding to me when I went to London."

"I knew in my head how desperate it was for Heung-min, but I don't think all the problems started in the part where I couldn't fully understand his desperation with my heart and actions," he said, adding, "In particular, I didn't listen to the advice Heung-min gave me as a captain and as a colleague for unity, but only expressed my opinion."

Lee Kang-in continued, "It was an act that I should never do at the meal that day. I deeply regret these points," he said. "Respect and dedication to the team are the most important things, but I lacked a lot. I contacted each of my other seniors and colleagues and apologized, and I promised them that I would be more correct and polite. I would like to thank my seniors and colleagues who accepted my apology and embraced it through this article."

Finally, he said, "I am sorry once again for being disappointed in soccer fans, who have become an example to have as a representative player despite having too much expectation and support. I know that you are as disappointed as the love you have given me. I will become Lee Kang-in, who strives and dedicates more to development as another soccer player. I am sorry and thank you."

Earlier on the 6th, Lee Kang-in had a physical collision with Son Heung-min, who stopped him while playing table tennis with his peers such as Seol Young-woo (Ulsan HD) and Jung Woo-young (Stuttgart) at a meal table on the eve of the AFC Asian Cup semifinal. In the process, several people got tangled and Son Heung-min's finger was dislocated. This fact was first known through the British newspaper The Sun, and since then, the Korea Football Association (KFA) official acknowledged the fact, it has grown significantly.

After the "internal strife" was reported, Lee Kang-in issued the first apology on social media on the 14th. However, the repercussions did not easily subside. In particular, considering the Korean sentiment that values ranking culture, Lee Kang-in is 9 years apart, and furthermore, he has been criticized for confronting Son Heung-min, the captain. Criticism and criticism against Lee Kang-in went as far as his family. Furthermore, companies that used Lee Kang-in as an advertising model went wild for fans' boycotts and protests.

Eventually, Lee Kang-in posted an apology once again as the situation continued to become serious. This time, he posted an apology through an SNS post, not a story that disappeared after 24 hours. In addition, he visited Son Heung-min in person and apologized to other seniors and colleagues, showing sincerity.

Hereinafter, Lee Kang-in's full text on social media posts.

At the last Asian Cup, my short thoughts and rash actions caused great disappointment to Heung-min and the whole team and soccer fans.

I thought it was important to visit Heung-min in person and apologize sincerely, and I had time to understand the weight of the team's captain and reflect on myself through long conversations. I would like to thank Heung-min again through this article for welcoming and responding to me in London.

I knew in my head how desperate the competition was for Heung-min, but I think all the problems started in a part where I couldn't fully understand the desperation with my heart and with my actions.

In particular, Heung-min did not listen to the advice he gave me as a captain and for unity as a team-mate, but only expressed my opinion.

I did something I should never have done at the dinner that day. Looking back, it was something I should never have done. I deeply regret these things.

Respect and commitment to the team are the most important things, but I lacked a lot.

I contacted each of the other seniors and colleagues of the national team and apologized.

I deeply reflect on the lack of consideration and respect for my words and actions when dealing with seniors and colleagues. I promised to have a more correct attitude and courtesy when dealing with seniors and colleagues.

I would like to thank my seniors and colleagues for accepting my apology and embracing it once again through this article.

There are some players who have been criticized together because of my actions. I think I should also be criticized for them.

I'm sorry once again for being disappointed in soccer fans, who have become an example of what they should have as a Korean national player despite receiving too much expectation and support.

It was an opportunity to feel that I was able to be in my current position because of my seniors, colleagues, and many soccer-loving fans who have defended Korean soccer so far.

I know that you are as disappointed as the love you have given me.

In the future, as a soccer player, I will become Lee Kang-in who strives and dedicates more to development.