Son Heung-min's Father Son Woong-jung, Shocked by Idols' Weak Physical Stamina

Son Heung-min's father and football coach Son Woong-jung personally inspected the physical stamina of the idol group Weipeu Boys. Although it was a meeting between two entirely different fields—music and football—what Coach Son emphasized was unexpectedly similar: one must build their body before stepping onto the stage.

On the 6th, Weipeu Boys released the main episode of their self-produced content 'Making World-Class Idols' through their YouTube channel. On this day, the members met Coach Son Woong-jung in person to undergo football training and check their physical stamina and basic skills. Coach Son is well known as the father of football player Son Heung-min and his first teacher who coached him since childhood.

The atmosphere was pleasant from the first meeting. Coach Son greeted Weipeu Boys warmly, saying, "You have energy, and your talent pierces the sky." While acknowledging their overflowing energy and confidence typical of idols, the atmosphere changed quickly once the full-scale training began.

Coach Son personally supervised basic training, such as ball trapping, while observing the members' physical condition and fundamental skills. During the Q&A session, he emphasized a humble attitude and thoughts regarding their goals, advising them on what kind of mindset is necessary to sustain long-term activities. His message was that consistent self-management and fundamentals come before a flashy stage.

Weipeu Boys did not stay idle. They showed their skills as idols by performing an impromptu stage in front of Coach Son. After watching the performance, Coach Son gave a positive reaction, saying, "Very nice." It was a moment for the members, who showed their talents on stage instead of with a football, to relax.

However, the real test came next. When the members actually participated in a football match, Coach Son's gaze changed. He emphasized, "You must build your body first," and eventually threw out the blunt remark, "You're going on stage with this level of stamina?" It meant that for idols, physical stamina is not an option, but a fundamental requirement.

The advice given by Coach Son did not stop at simply talking about playing football well. This is because idols, who must dance, sing, and meet fans on stage, also require considerable physical stamina and concentration. Ultimately, it revealed a commonality: whether it is football or music, reaching the top requires fundamentals, physical stamina, and daily repetitive training.

Weipeu Boys began their activities in August by releasing their first single 'Weipeu Boys Do'. Since then, they have continued their activities with releases such as 'Swag' and 'A4M'. Attention is gathering on how the unexpected 'stamina special training' received from Coach Son Woong-jung will serve as a stimulus for Weipeu Boys, who are just at the starting line.

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