Lee Byung-hun Cheers on Son Heung-min as LAFC Dominates Inter Miami

Los Angeles, CA – Actor Lee Byung-hun showed his support for LAFC forward Son Heung-min at the Major League Soccer (MLS) season opener on February 22nd, witnessing a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event marked the first time Son Heung-min faced off against Lionel Messi on American soil, drawing a crowd of 75,673 – the second-largest in MLS season opener history.

A Meeting of Korean Legends

The MLS league office highlighted the encounter between Lee Byung-hun and Son Heung-min, dubbing it “a meeting of Korean legends” on their official social networking services. The two exchanged greetings and posed for photos with local media, generating significant buzz among fans, with the post receiving over 33,000 likes within 12 hours [MK.co.kr].

LAFC’s Dominant Performance

Son Heung-min played a crucial role in LAFC’s victory, providing an assist for David Martínez’s opening goal in the 37th minute with a penetrating pass from the right side [Chosun.com]. The match concluded with a decisive 3-0 scoreline in favor of LAFC [Allkpop.com].

Son Heung-min’s Impact and Messi’s Presence

Son Heung-min joined LAFC last summer in a transfer that set a new MLS record, with a fee of $26.5 million (approximately 38.3 billion won) [MK.co.kr]. The game too attracted significant attention as the first meeting between Son and Lionel Messi on American soil [MK.co.kr]. Following the match, Son Heung-min described Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time [MSN].

Lee Byung-hun’s Support

Actor Lee Byung-hun, a prominent figure in South Korean entertainment, personally attended the match to support Son Heung-min, demonstrating the widespread admiration for the footballer within South Korea [Allkpop.com]. He was seen cheering from the stands and later shared a warm greeting with Son Heung-min after the game [Allkpop.com].