This morning (February 21), Lee Kang-in posted on his personal Instagram account a second apology letter about the scuffle between him and Son Heung-min when the Korean team participated in the 2023 Asian Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain striker said he met Son Heung-min privately in London to apologize, and thanked his senior for welcoming and accepting him.

Lee Kang-in admitted to his shallow thinking and impulsive actions, causing disappointment to the Korean team and fans.

"I did something I should never have done at dinner that night. I deeply regret this. Respect and solidarity with the group are the most important things, but I lacked a lot," Lee Kang-in wrote.

About an hour later, Son Heung-min also shared about this issue on social media. The captain of the Korean team admitted that he was also at fault for not completing his task of leading his teammates well. The Tottenham star asked Korean fans to forgive him as well as Lee Kang-in.

"As captain, I sincerely apologize," Son Heung-min wrote.

The 31-year-old striker believes that this mistake is a lesson for Lee Kang-in to become more mature in the future and that Son Heung-min and his older teammates must be responsible for helping his juniors learn.

Son Heung-min shared: " Kang-in has sincerely reflected on his actions and apologized to all members of the Korean team, including me. When I was young, I also made many mistakes and had bad behavior, but I believe that I can stand here today thanks to the guidance and advice from my seniors.

To prevent Kang-in from doing something similar again, all the players - me as a senior and captain - will take special care of him so that he can grow up.

I also did not do my job well. It is an action that can be criticized. However, I believe that one of the duties of a captain is to do what is best for the team even if it is uncomfortable for me personally. If I were to fall into a similar situation again, I would still act in the best interests of the team but I would try to lead my teammates in a more rational way.

Kang-in is going through a very difficult time after this incident. Please forgive us generously."

The captain of the South Korean team also denied rumors of internal division within the team.