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Song Jun-pyoung

Song Jun-pyeong is a South Korean former football defender and son of actor Song Kang-ho, who retired from his professional career with Suwon Samsung Bluewings after the 2019 season due to recurrent injuries.

1. Biography and Background

Song Jun-pyeong's life and career are closely tied to his family background and his academic pursuits before entering professional football.

1.1. Early Life and Family

Song Jun-pyeong was born on July 29, 1996, in South Korea. He is widely recognized as the son of the renowned South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, known for his roles in various critically acclaimed films.

1.2. Education

Song Jun-pyeong received his education in South Korea, progressing through the following institutions:

  • 매탄중학교Maetan Middle SchoolKorean
  • 매탄고등학교Maetan High SchoolKorean
  • Yonsei University

2. Football Career

Song Jun-pyeong's football career encompassed his collegiate playing days and a brief professional tenure, which was ultimately concluded by injury.

2.1. Collegiate Career

During his time at Yonsei University, Song Jun-pyeong played at the collegiate level. His performance during this period helped him gain recognition and eventually led to his transition into professional football.

2.2. Professional Career and Retirement

Song Jun-pyeong joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a professional player in 2017. In his debut year, like many new players, he primarily played in the R-League, a reserve league for professional clubs in South Korea.

In 2018, the coaching staff at Suwon Samsung Bluewings assigned him the jersey number 2, a decision that fueled significant anticipation among fans for his potential call-up to the first team. Despite these high expectations, Song Jun-pyeong did not make an appearance in the first team during the 2018 season. Following the conclusion of the 2019 season, he announced his retirement from professional football. The decision was attributed to frequent and recurrent injuries he sustained, which ultimately prevented him from continuing his playing career, despite his father's attempts to dissuade him from retiring.