As he became the first North Korean player to score a Serie A goal, he began to gain some recognition in South Korea, and at the same time, he received many nicknames. Starting with Buk Heung-min and Ham Heung-min, Sukcheok-yong Rio Naerae Messi, puppet Nuclear Warhead, Van Dong Telly, Jermain Daepodong, Iborau Dong Movic, Le Van Dong Muski, Van Mistellui, Van Desad Gore Arela, Yaya Nae Rae, Sergio Aojiro, Naras, Missile Ballack, firing squad Higuain, Aojibiu, Yaluba, Palcao, Mario puppet coal castle. Joyful Heart, etc. The media even gave him the nickname “People’s Ronaldo” because they felt it would be a bit weird to use anything other than a nickname taken from Son Heung-min. Actually, the nickname related to Son Heung-min is the most acceptable.
