Kim Ji-soo makes EPL debut as the youngest and first center-back from Korea

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Kim Ji-soo, a twenty-year-old central defender known as the 'second Kim Min-jae', has made history on the world’s biggest stage.

Kim Ji-soo became the youngest and the first central defender among Korean players to step onto the Premier League pitch.

Reporter Park Sun-woo reports.

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In the 33rd minute of the second half against Brighton, with the score still 0-0, Kim Ji-soo made his dream stage debut after a year and a half since joining the Premier League, marking the birth of the 15th Korean player of the league.

[Local Commentary: "This is Kim Ji-soo's Premier League debut. He was the player who led Korea to the semifinals in last year's Under-20 World Cup."]

As soon as he was brought on, Kim Ji-soo did not shy away from physical contact and applied strong pressure on the opponent, quickly adapting to the rough nature of the Premier League.

As a key defender who must also possess build-up skills, Kim Ji-soo is the first Korean player to play in this position in Premier League history.

Kim Ji-soo blocked the opponent's breakthroughs, leading his team to a clean sheet and even receiving applause from the fans who traveled to support the team.

It was a strong start for the twenty-year-old Kim Ji-soo, who also set a new record as the youngest Korean Premier League player.

[Thomas Frank/Brentford Manager: "It was his Premier League debut so really, really enjoyed that. To see them coming in and then show their composure. So I was very happy with that."]

His long-held dream of a matchup with Son Heung-min is now becoming a reality for Kim Ji-soo.

[Kim Ji-soo/Interview last June: "I have to do it with confidence. I have to somehow stop him (Son Heung-min). Even if I have to grab his pants, I will stop him."]

Fans are also looking forward to seeing Kim Ji-soo grow in Europe as well as solidly guard the national team’s goal alongside Kim Min-jae.

KBS News, Park Sun-woo.