What does 2023 mean to Park Jin-seop, the icon of life reversal?

Park Jin-seop 28, Jeonbuk Hyundai, the icon of life reversal, was not satisfied. Park Jin-seop spent the best year of his life. Park Jin-seop was not known to the public. Even joining a professional league was not easy. He had a chance in the National League after hardships. He did not bow down and showed off his unique sincerity in this opportunity. Park Jin-seop, who showed an outstanding performance with the Ansan Greeners in the K League 2 in 2019, moved to Daejeon Hana Citizen, which was re-established as a corporate team in 2020. Park Jin-seop, who was recognized for his capabilities to the extent that he wore the captain's armband in Daejeon, won the K League 2 Best 11 midfield category in 2021. Park Jin-seop, who said his goal was to play in the K League 1, joined the Jeonbuk Hyundai team in the "absolute first place" in 2022. Park Jin-seop, who has not lost his foothold in Jeonbuk, opened a new path by turning to centerback. He showed great performance as the main centerback for Jeonbuk. Park Jin-seop was selected in the K League 1 Best 11 Defender category in 2022. It was the moment when Park Jin-seop, who played in the National League, became the best player in the K League 1.

Park Jin-seop rose higher in 2023. Park Jin-seop, who was about to join the military, was selected as a wild card for the Hangzhou Asian Games. Park Jin-seop, who has never been selected as a representative by age group, has achieved his dream of becoming the national flag bearer. Park Jin-seop burst into tears at the first match of the Asian Games group stage against Kuwait. Park Jin-seop displayed strong performance he built up so far and contributed to Hwang Sun-hong's winning the gold medal. Military service exemption was a bonus. This was not the end. Park Jin-seop entered the ground in the 45th minute of the second round of the second Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup against China held at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China on April 21. He even made his A-match debut. 파워볼실시간

Park Jin-seop defined 2023 as the year when both joy and sadness coexist. "Everyone can think of this year as the peak, but I personally came to think that we can improve further. This year, I think it will be a turning point where we can go up a little further," he said. The happiest moment was the Asian Games gold medal. "It was the moment that laid the groundwork for all the changes." The A team literally had an interesting experience. "I was so happy to be training with the players that I only saw on TV. At the same time, I could personally feel how amazing they are. They were definitely fast in the tempo. I watched Kim Min-jae play carefully."

However, he couldn't just smile. "I personally had a lot of good things to do, but it was also a sad season because Jeonbuk didn't have a good performance," Park said. Jeonbuk ended its season without a win for the first time in 10 years. "There were a lot of things that got tangled up from the beginning. As the first step was not done well due to a bad start, it was a bit off, and this caused confusion. As the coach changed, I was also disappointed in the organization," Park said. "However, I think this season served as an opportunity for the players to think deeply about what kind of mindset we should take next season."

Park Jin-seop is preparing to take a leap forward. He has been selected as a member of the Asian Cup training group and is set to play in a major competition for the first time in his life. "I thought that if I make more efforts, I will be a player who can be of great help to the national team. I also have a desire to keep going," Park said. "I am also aiming for a turnaround in Jeonbuk." "I am making more efforts to make the soccer that the coach wants," Park said. "If fans trust me and cheer me on, I will try to find Jeonbuk's pride."