Участник:Choose to accompany Incheon

I was able to hear Moon Jihwan's inner thoughts when he chose to accompany Incheon United.

Incheon United lost 01 to Jeju United in the sixth round of the "Hana Bank K League 1 2024" held at Incheon Football Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Moon Jihwan took the ground in place of Kim Dohyuk in the 17th minute of the second half. He also stabbed forward passes to the strikers and defended the opponent's counterattack. He played the role of playing the longest period of time in the 2024 season, but had to swallow his disappointment due to his team's loss.

Moon Jihwan, who met at the mixed zone, looked dark. "I was able to win three consecutive games at home, but I couldn't repay the result despite many fans coming. I'm sorry to make you leave with such a heavy step."

There was a long wait in the early days of the season. After playing in the match against Suwon FC in the opening match, he failed to make the roster of the matchday squad from the second to the fourth rounds. Moon did not waste that time. "I prepared well calmly. I wasn't able to participate in the game, but I didn't lose my confidence or lose my selfesteem. On the contrary, I saw more when I took a step back from the outside. I prepared, thinking about what I would do if I had the opportunity."

Moon signed a twoyear contract extension with Incheon ahead of the season's opening. As time went by, he could hear why for himself. "I love this team so much, I love this team so much," said Moon, who first opened his mouth and said, "At the inauguration ceremony, I saw young fans mark my name on my new season's uniforms. I felt that the young friends would feel so much loss. Above all, the CEO and the general manager clearly expressed their vision for this team. I renewed my contract because I wanted to achieve that vision as a member."

In order to raise the atmosphere, I asked questions about marking uniforms. Incheon fans could not easily mark Moon Jihwan until he renewed his contract. It was because of anxiety in case. To this, Moon Jihwan smiled and said, "I didn't think the renewal was as effective as I thought. On the contrary, I'm even more upset. I think many people will mark me if I show good performance in the future. Since we have renewed our contracts, I hope you can mark us a lot."

. An interview with Moon Jihwan in the mixed zone.

. How do you feel about the game.

I was able to win three straight at home, but I couldn't repay the result even though many fans came. I'm sorry to make you leave with such a heavy step.

. After participating in the opening game, he missed the second and fourth rounds. How he prepared and waited.

I prepared well calmly. Although I couldn't play in the game, I didn't lose my confidence or lose my selfesteem. On the contrary, I saw more when I was one step away from the outside. I prepared while thinking about what to do if I had the opportunity.

. As far as I know, I watched it from upstairs in the stadium at the match against Hana Citizen in Daejeon. How did you feel watching Incheon's first victory this season.

As much as my teammates worked hard, I was so happy that the results followed. I prepared more thoroughly because I wanted to contribute to the stadium as soon as possible.

. Played as a substitute in the second half of the week away to Gwangju FC. And the team won dramatically.

At the same time, the team lost 05 last year. Players seem to have expressed their pain well. Rather, it seems that the fans and the players will be more thrilled that the game ended 32, rather than 20.

. It's been a long time, but I signed a new contract before the opening. What made you decide to make up your mind.

In June of this year, I was able to negotiate all the negotiations on my advantage because of the Boseman Rule. But I also love this team so much and love this team so much. CEO Jeon Jisoo and General Manager Lim Joongyong admitted that we were frankly insufficient in terms of money, but clearly stated the roles that the team should play. I thought a lot about that. I had to give a definite answer to the agency representative, but I couldn't give it to him, so I had to attend the launch ceremony. At the launch ceremony, I saw young fans mark my name on their new season uniforms. I got a feeling that there was something more important than money. My nephews are also in the second and third grades of elementary school. I felt that the young friends' loss would be too great. Above all, the CEO and the general manager clearly expressed their vision for this team. I renewed my contract because I wanted to try to achieve that vision as a member. There was anxiety that I might be complacent if I stayed in the team for a long time, but I could express it as a new motivation.

. Whether that choice feels like the right one.

I have to do well. On the contrary, the club renewed the contract, but if I am not good enough, the club will be disappointed. I am not the type to regret the decision I made. There is no reason to regret. A lot of fans came today. And there are good stadiums, good clubhouses, and I think only better and better things are left. I don't regret it.

. Incheon fans had difficulty marking their uniforms in the beginning. If I appeal to them to do a lot so that they can feel safe.

I didn't think the renewal effect was as effective as I thought. (laughs) I'm even more upset. If you show good performance in the future, I think many people will mark you a lot. I also renewed my contract, so I hope you mark me a lot.

. The team will play a home game against Daegu FC next week and have many more seasons to come. To show its commitment.

I have to follow the coach's direction well first. Then, in terms of performance, I haven't started since last year's FA Cup semifinal. It was older than I thought, and I didn't know. It's been a long time since I calculated. I'm playing as a substitute now, but I'm ready to start at any time. If I go out, I think I can have fun with my own strengths. 안전놀이터