Lee Chun-soo

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Lee Chun-soo (Korean: Script error: No such module "Lang".Template:Category handler; born 9 July 1981) is a South Korean retired football player. He played as a forward for the South Korea national team at the 2002 and 2006 editions of the FIFA World Cup. Early in his career he was regarded as one of the most talented forwards to have emerged from South Korea.[1]

Club career

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Lee recorded seven goals and nine assists during 18 appearances in the 2002 K League, showing his talent in his first professional season.[2] After becoming a World Cup semi-finalist and the top assist provider of the K League at the age of 19, he was named the Asian Young Footballer of the Year by the Asian Football Confederation.[3]

In July 2003, he joined Real Sociedad, the runners-up of the 2002–03 La Liga, becoming the first Korean to play in La Liga. However, after a mediocre season, he was loaned out to fellow La Liga side Numancia, and ultimately returned to South Korea. He was unable to score in the La Liga in his two years there.[4]

Lee rejoined Ulsan in mid-season. He especially scored a hat trick in the first leg of the championship final.[5] He was subsequently named the K League's Most Valuable Player.[6]

The next year, he scored a hat-trick against Gamba Osaka at the A3 Champions Cup.[7]

Feyenoord

In the summer of 2008, Lee joined Feyenoord of the Eredivisie. He got the second chance to play in Europe, but failed to adapt to the Netherlands. While he competed in Feyenoord, he was scammed in his country, and took a two-week vacation to solve the problem.[8] He had difficulty concentrating on football due to his case of fraud, and Feyenoord officially announced Lee's loan to South Korean team Suwon Samsung Bluewings on a one-year deal in July 2008.

Loan spells

Even in Suwon, his stint was ill-received: he performed poorly, had clashes with the coaching staff, and was banished from the K League. After a few months, Suwon released him from the banishment, and he could be loaned to Jeonnam Dragons on 26 February 2009.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In June 2009, he claimed he couldn't reject his transfer according to his contract with Feyenoord if another club suggest a high salary to him, and he joined a Saudi club Al-Nassr in the middle of the season. However, the dual contract did not exist in reality, and he was prohibited from joining the K League again after Jeonnam got to know the truth.[9]

Incheon United

In March 2010, he left Al-Nassr because the club did not give his wages for three months.[10] He joined a J1 League club Omiya Ardija, and played in Japan for a year and a half.

After leaving Omiya Ardija, Lee did not join any foreign professional club for a year, and hoped to play in South Korea. Jeonnam Dragons released his indefinite banishment after watching his behavior including three apologies at the stadium.[11] On 31 March 2013, he came back to the K League with Incheon United in a game against Daejeon Citizen 1,381 days after the last game with Jeonnam.[12]

On 5 November 2015, he announced his retirement as a player. His retirement ceremony was held at half time of a World Cup qualifier between South Korea and Lebanon in March 2016.[13]

International career

In 1999, Lee was selected for the South Korean under-20 team, participating in the Bangabandhu Cup. He scored five goals against Thailand in his debut game,[14] and also scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Brazil.

Lee was also a member of the South Korean under-23 team in the 2000 Summer Olympics. In a group match against Morocco, he almost missed a crucial penalty, but succeeded in scoring from the rebound.[15]

In the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in his country, Lee was a substitute of the South Korean national team, but showed good dribbles and defense when appearing.[16] After main players were injured, Lee got an opportunity as a starter in the semi-finals against Germany. In this game, however, he was criticised for displaying a greediness for goal with little regard for teamwork, although he made a memorable shot saved by Oliver Kahn.[16]

Unlike in the 2002 World Cup, Lee played as a starter in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He scored South Korea's first goal with a free kick against Togo in a 2–1 win.[17]

After retirement

In 2005, he took a special seminar at Goyang Baekyang Middle School with Chung Mong-joon, president of the Korea Football Association.[18]

In June 2014, he starred in an SNL Korea episode, when he played a parody of the game Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 called "GTA Winner Eleven 2014" alongside Kim Min-kyo.[19]

On November 5, 2015, when he was about to retire from active duty, he appeared on JTBC Newsroom. During the broadcast, Lee confessed that he intentionally hit Paolo Maldini in the head during the 2002 FIFA World Cup against Italy.[20]

In December 2015, he appeared on the King of Mask Singer in Episode 38 as (with the stage name "Know Thyself Socrates") show and displayed his singing skills.[21]

As of March 2016, he is a commentator for JTBC3 Fox Sports.[22]

In 2019, He was appointed as the head of strength and conditioning for his hometown team Incheon United ahead of the 2019 season,[23] but resigned from the position in August 2020.[24]

In January 2021, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Social Contribution Committee of the Korea Football Association.[25]

In June 2021, Lee signed a contract with DH Entertainment.[26]

In October 2024, he participated in the Nexon Icon Match in Korea as a striker team.[27]

On November 4, 2025, police charged him with fraud.[28]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[29][2]
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2002 K League 18 7 3 2 0 0 — 21 9
2003 K League 18 8 0 0 — — 18 8
Total 36 15 3 2 0 0 — 39 17
Real Sociedad 2003–04 La Liga 13 0 2 0 — 6 0 21 0
Numancia (loan) 2004–05 La Liga 15 0 1 0 — — 16 0
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2005 K League 14 7 1 0 0 0 — 15 7
2006 K League 18 5 0 0 6 2 6 3 30 10
2007 K League 16 5 1 0 10 2 — 27 7
Total 48 17 2 0 16 4 6 3 72 24
Feyenoord 2007–08 Eredivisie 12 0 2 0 — — 14 0
Suwon Samsung Bluewings (loan) 2008 K League 3 0 0 0 1 1 — 4 1
Jeonnam Dragons (loan) 2009 K League 7 4 1 0 1 0 — 9 4
Al-Nassr 2009–10 Saudi Pro League 16 3 0 0 0 0 — 16 3
Omiya Ardija 2010 J1 League 16 2 2 2 0 0 — 18 4
2011 J1 League 27 6 1 0 0 0 — 28 6
Total 43 8 3 2 16 4 6 3 46 10
Incheon United 2013 K League 1 19 2 1 0 — — 20 2
2014 K League 1 28 1 0 0 — — 28 1
2015 K League 1 20 2 0 0 — — 20 2
Total 67 5 1 0 — — 68 5
Career total 260 52 15 4 18 5 12 3 305 64

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[30]
National team Year Apps Goals
South Korea 2000 9 2
2001 7 1
2002 16 1
2003 6 0
2004 4 1
2005 8 0
2006 17 3
2007 10 2
2008 1 0
Career total 78 10
Results list South Korea's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Lee Chun-soo
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 5 April 2000 Seoul, South Korea 1 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Laos flag alias = Flag of Laos.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Laos (1893-1952).svg flag alias-1952 = Flag of Laos (1952-1975).svg link alias-naval = Lao People's Navy link alias-army = Lao People's Army link alias-navy = Lao People's Navy flag alias-military = Flag of the Lao People's Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = Lao People's Armed Forces size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|9–0 || 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification

2 7 April 2000 Seoul, South Korea 2 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Mongolia flag alias = Flag of Mongolia.svg flag alias-1911 = Flag of Bogd Khaanate Mongolia.svg border-1911 = flag alias-1924 = Flag of the People's Republic of Mongolia (1924-1930).svg border-1924 = flag alias-1924b = Flag of Mongolia 1924 (alternative).svg border-1924b flag alias-1940 = Flag of the People's Republic of Mongolia (1940-1945).svg flag alias-1945 = Flag of the People's Republic of Mongolia (1945-1992).svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Mongolia (1992–2011).svg flag alias-engineering force = Flag of the Construction and Engineering Force of the Mongolian Armed Forces.svg flag alias-cyber force = Flag of the Cyber security force of the Mongolian Armed Forces.svg flag alias-special force = Flag of the Special Force of the Mongolian Armed Forces.svg flag alias-air force-2016 = Flag of the Mongolian Air Force.svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the Air Force of the Mongolian Armed Forces.svg link alias-air force = Mongolian Air Force flag alias-army-2016 = Flag of the Mongolian Ground Force.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Ground Force of the Mongolian Armed Forces.svg link alias-army = Mongolian Ground Force flag alias-military = Flag of Mongolia.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|5–0 || align="center"|6–0 || 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification

3 13 September 2001 Daejeon, South Korea 11 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Nigeria flag alias = Flag of Nigeria.svg flag alias-state = Flag of Nigeria (state).svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Nigeria (1914–1952).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Nigeria.svg link alias-naval = Nigerian Navy flag alias-army = Flag of the Nigerian Army Headquarters.svg link alias-army = Nigerian Army flag alias-military=Flag of the Nigerian Armed Forces.svg link alias-military=Nigerian Armed Forces flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Nigeria.svg link alias-air force = Nigerian Air Force flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Nigeria.svg link alias-navy = Nigerian Navy flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Nigeria.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–2 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly

4 16 May 2002 Busan, South Korea 23 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Scotland flag alias = Flag of Scotland.svg flag alias-1542 = Flag of Scotland (traditional).svg link alias-football = Scotland men's national football team size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|4–1 || Friendly

5 8 September 2004 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 40 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Vietnam flag alias = Flag of Vietnam.svg flag alias-1863 = Royal Flag of Vietnam (1802–1885).svg flag alias-1885 = Flag of Central Vietnam (1885-1890).svg flag alias-1890 = Standard of the Nguyen Dynasty (1890 - 1920).svg flag alias-1920 = First flag of the Nguyen Dynasty.svg flag alias-1945 = Flag of the Empire of Vietnam (1945).svg flag alias-1945a = Flag of North Vietnam (1945-1955).svg flag alias-naval = Ensign of Vietnam People's Navy.svg link alias-naval = Vietnam People's Navy flag alias-navy = Vietnam People's Navy flag.svg link alias-navy = Vietnam People's Navy flag alias-army = Flag of the People's Army of Vietnam.svg link alias-army = Vietnam People's Ground Force flag alias-military = Flag of the People's Army of Vietnam.svg link alias-military = People's Army of Vietnam flag alias-air force = Flag of the Vietnam People's Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Vietnam People's Air Force flag alias-coast guard = Vietnam Coast Guard flag.svg link alias-coast guard = Vietnam Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification

6 29 January 2006 Hong Kong 54 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Croatia flag alias = Flag of Croatia.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Croatia.svg flag alias-1990 = Flag of Croatia (1990).svg flag alias-naval = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-naval = Croatian Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Croatian Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Croatian Air Force link alias-military = Armed Forces of Croatia flag alias-army = Flag of Croatian Army.svg link alias-army = Croatian Army flag alias-navy = Naval ensign of Croatia.svg link alias-navy = Croatian Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || 2006 Lunar New Year Cup

7 22 February 2006 Aleppo, Syria 58 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Syria flag alias = Flag of the Syrian revolution.svg flag alias-1932 = Flag of Syria (1932-1958; 1961-1963).svg flag alias-1963 = Flag of Syria (1963–1972).svg flag alias-1972 = Flag of Syria (1972-1980).svg flag alias-1980 = Flag of the United Arab Republic (1958–1971), Flag of Syria (1980–2024).svg flag alias-revolution = Flag of the Syrian revolution.svg flag alias-navy = Flag of the Syrian Arab Navy.svg link alias-navy = Syrian Navy flag alias-naval = Flag of the Syrian Arab Navy.svg link alias-naval = Syrian Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the Syrian Arab Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Syrian Air Force flag alias-army= Flag of the Syrian Arab Army.svg link alias-army= Syrian Army flag alias-military = Flag of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces (1980–2024).svg link alias-military = Syrian Armed Forces size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant = 1980

}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification

8 13 June 2006 Frankfurt, Germany 63 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Togo flag alias = Flag of Togo (3-2).svg flag alias-1957 = Flag of Togo (1957-1958).svg flag alias-1958 = Flag of Togo (1958-1960).svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|2–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup

9 6 February 2007 London, England 68 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Greece flag alias = Flag of Greece.svg flag alias-old = Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg flag alias-1970 = Flag of Greece (1970-1975).svg flag alias-royal = State flag of Greece (1863–1924;1935–73).svg flag alias-otto = Naval Royal Standard of Greece (1858-1862).svg flag alias-army = Hellenic Army War Flag.svg link alias-army = Hellenic Army border-army= flag alias-air force=Fin Flash of Greece.svg link alias-air force=Hellenic Air Force flag alias-royalnavy = Naval Ensign of Kingdom of Greece.svg link alias-naval = Hellenic Navy flag alias-navy = Flag of Greece.svg link alias-navy = Hellenic Navy link alias-military = Hellenic Armed Forces link alias-royalnavy = Royal Hellenic Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || Friendly

10 29 June 2007 Seogwipo, South Korea 71 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Iraq flag alias = Flag of Iraq.svg flag alias-1921 = Flag of the Arab Federation.svg flag alias-1924 = Flag of Iraq (1924–1959).svg flag alias-1958 = Flag of the Arab Federation.svg flag alias-1959 = Flag of Iraq (1959–1963).svg flag alias-1963 = Flag of Iraq (1963–1991); Flag of Syria (1963–1972).svg flag alias-1991 = Flag of Iraq (1991–2004).svg flag alias-2004 = Flag of Iraq (2004–2008).svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the Iraqi Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Iraqi Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of the Iraqi Ground Forces.svg link alias-army = Iraqi Ground Forces flag alias-navy=Flag of the Iraqi Navy.svg link alias-naval = Iraqi Navy link alias-navy = Iraqi Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant = 2004

}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || Friendly

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref.
2017 Society Game Himself
2021 Golden Eleven 2 Himself [31]
2021 Brad PT & GYM Carry Himself [32]
2022–present Mr. House Husband 2 Himself [33]
2022 Gundesliga Himself [34]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Ssangssang Invitational Himself [35]

Honours

Player

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Feyenoord

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Incheon United

South Korea U23

South Korea

Individual

Television personality

List of awards and nominations received by TV personality Lee Chun-soo
Award ceremony Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
KBS Entertainment Awards 2022 Top Excellence Award in Reality Category Mr. House Husband 2 Won [52]

Notes

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