"I'm excited every day these days." Lee Dong-joon, a father-to-be waiting for "Positivity" to come out, said, "I want to be a father who is like a friend with his son."

"I'm excited every day these days." Lee Dong-joon, a father-to-be waiting for "Positivity" to come out, said, "I want to be a father who is like a friend with his son."

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It was a match between Gimcheon Sangmu and Suwon FC held at Suwon Stadium on April 12. Gimcheon striker Lee Dong-joon scored a come-from-behind goal at the 22nd minute of the second half when the score was 1-1. Lee performed a ceremony to put the ball inside his shirt. It was for his son "Positive" who is getting ready to enter the world.

I met Lee Dong-joon, who is set to play against Gwangju FC at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium on May 5. "I'm excited every day these days," Lee Dong-joon, the "preliminary father," said with a big smile, "I can't wait for Positivity to come out to the world and build a more harmonious family."

"I've been very happy ever since I heard about my wife's pregnancy. My sense of responsibility has grown. I have to do well with greater responsibility. That way, we can keep the peace of our family. My shoulders are heavy, but I try to work harder thinking about my wife and son."

Lee Dong-joon's face talking about his family didn't leave his smile.
Lee Dong-joon also did not hide his dream of being a "good father."

Lee Dong-joon said, "I want to be a dad like a friend," and added, "I'm a dad who is used to talking to my son."

"If I become a father who can talk comfortably, wouldn't my son talk without hesitation? I want to become a father who can share all emotions such as joy and sadness," he said.

Lee Dong-joon started playing soccer in the fourth grade of elementary school and has been living his life as a professional soccer player. It is a successful life in which he made his favorite career.
Lee Dong-joon said, "My parents have not spared me support to do what I want to do since I was young," adding, "My son sacrificed a lot to make me do what I want to do." 스포츠토토

"If my son says, 'I want to play soccer,' I will not spare any support. It doesn't have to be soccer. I want to be a great father who can support what my son wants to do as much as possible," he said.

Lee Dong-joon made his professional debut at Busan I'Park in 2017 and played for Ulsan Hyundai (the predecessor of Ulsan HD), Hertha BSC (Germany), and Jeonbuk Hyundai in turn.
Lee joined the military on Apr. 28 last year and continues his military service in Gimcheon. Lee's discharge date is Oct. 26, 2025.