Who is Cho Gue-sung? Korean footballer going viral for his striking good looks and goals

Cho Gue-sung is a forward and is part of the South Korean football team at the FIFA World Cup 2022.

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He represents Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, a professional football club in South Korea's Jeonju.

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Fans unfamiliar with the Korean football team, began referring to Cho Gue-sung as 'Player no 9' based on his jersey.

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South Korea, at the FIFA World Cup 2022, defeated Portugal 2-1 to enter into the Round of 16. They will face Brazil in the knockouts.

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