'After the Hangul Apology...' Advice from the Manager, Support from Fans: Bucheon's Kazu Promises to Show It on the Field

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"I always think only of BucheonFC."

This was the sincere sentiment of Kazu (30), a Japanese midfielder playing for Bucheon. On the 22nd, after completing the 9th round of K League 1, Kazu posted a heartfelt apology in Hangul to Bucheon fans. At the time, Bucheon suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat against Seoul, with Kazu committing two critical errors in the first half alone. These errors all led to goals, resulting in a significant loss for the team. Kazu acknowledged his mistakes and asked for forgiveness from the fans.

Earlier, Kazu wrote on his SNS, "Everyone took time out of their day to prepare for today's match and did their best, but I ruined the game." He added, "I deeply reflect on my responsibility for today and will do my utmost to make up for it on the field." He also stated, "I sincerely thank the supporters who have always cheered for me." Following this, Kazu's Hangul apology became a topic of discussion.

After the Kim Cheon (SVP) match on the 25th, Kazu reflected, "After the match against Seoul, I drove home and thought a lot. I have played for Bucheon for four years now, and I always think about this team and approach every match with that mindset." He continued, "I made two major mistakes in the Seoul match, and those errors led to two goals. That is why I wanted to apologize to the fans for even a small part of my fault."

Rather than criticism, Lee Young-min, Bucheon's manager, offered sincere advice to Kazu. There was a reason.

Before the Gimcheon match, Manager Lee Young-min said, "Actually, I told Kazu something. If you truly feel sorry, a player must express it on the field. Writing an apology can comfort many people, but 'you must run selflessly on the field to be helpful, and many people will recognize you for that,' I told him."

However, Kazu's conviction remained firm. He wanted to show his feelings to the fans not only through his performance but also through words. After the Gimcheon match, Kazu said, "I had many conversations with Manager Lee Young-min about that. I believe we reached a sufficient understanding. However, from my perspective, posting an apology on SNS is the right thing to do. I had a sufficient conversation with the manager, and we resolved it in a positive direction."

He continued, "Every player has a different personality and style. In my case, I believe posting an apology is my style. Of course, the manager's words are not wrong either."

Regardless of the method, the fundamental goal pursued by both Kazu and Manager Lee Young-min is the same: performance on the field. Kazu emphasized, "Showing it on the field is the most important thing."

Kazu also received many supportive messages from Bucheon fans. He said, "I received tremendous support from the fans. I know that the fans are cheering and encouraging me. If I can show a better performance in the next match, I believe I can repay the Bucheon fans."

Last year, Bucheon succeeded in promotion for the first time in the club's history, but they are experiencing a somewhat difficult K League 1 campaign. With 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses (10 points), they remain in 10th place in the league. Their recent form over the last three matches has been poor, with 1 draw and 2 losses. They also lost 0-2 in today's match against Gimcheon. A turnaround in momentum is needed.

Kazu said, "For now, the mental aspect seems more important than quality. We need to run one step further for the team and fight more against opponents." He added, "It seems the players' confidence has also dropped. Boosting confidence is important, and at the same time, trust among teammates is crucial."

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