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World Cup heartthrob Cho Gue-sung returns to tournament with a mission

From 'incredibly hot' to overcoming a lost season, the handsome aerial attacker is now focused on securing a win for Korea in their final group match.

2026.6.23

Striker Cho Gue-sung talks to reporters at a World Cup training camp near Salt Lake City on May 28. [YONHAP]

Despite serious knee injury, striker Cho Gue-sung never doubted World Cup call-up

About this time a year ago, there were whispers that Cho Gue-sung, who rose to stardom at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, wouldn't be able to play football anymore.

2026.5.29

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FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung reacts during a Europa League match against Sturm Graz at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Sept. 24. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Forward Cho Gue-sung relishing Korea national team return for upcoming matches

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung is keen to prove himself again for the Korean national team after recovering from a long injury. “Even a few minutes on the pitch would mean everything to me,” Cho said.

2025.11.12

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung warms up ahead of a Europa League league phase match against Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, Britain, on Oct. 2. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cho Gue-sung earns first call-up since knee surgery for November friendlies

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung received a call-up to the Korean national team for the first time in 20 months after recovering from a knee injury, joining the 27-man squad for the November friendlies.

2025.11.3

Red Star's Seol Young-woo gestures during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between FC Porto and Red Star Belgrade at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, on Oct. 2. [AP/YONHAP]

National team's Seol Young-woo notches season's fourth assist for Red Star Belgrade in 3-2 defeat

Korean national team defender Seol Young-woo, 27, who plays for Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, notched his fourth assist of the 2025–26 season on Thursday, where the team suffered a 3-2 defeat against FK Vojvodina.

2025.10.31

Cho Gue-sung of FC Midtjylland has been named to the Team of the Week for Round 13 of the Danish Superliga. [DANISH SUPERLIGA]

Cho Gue-sung nets weekly Danish honor, will Korean national team be next?

Midtjylland striker Cho Gue-sung has been named to the Danish Superliga’s Team of the Week for Round 13 of the 2025—26 season, the league announced on Tuesday.

2025.10.29

FC Midtjylland Cho Gue-Sung in action during a Europa League league phase match against Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, Britain on Oct. 2 [EPA/YONHAP]

Midtjylland's Cho Gue-sung scores 4th goal of season in win against Fredericia

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung scored his fourth goal of the 2025-26 season in a 4-0 thumping win over FC Fredericia in the Danish Superliga on Sunday, showcasing his attacking prowess ahead of the November international break.

2025.10.27

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-Sung in action during an UEFA Europa League phase match against Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, Britain on Oct. 2. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cho Gue-sung ready to reclaim his place on the national team ahead of 2026 World Cup

After a yearlong battle with a devastating knee infection that left him skeletal and bedridden, FC Midtjylland striker Cho Gue-sung has fought his way back, more determined to reclaim his place on the Korean national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

2025.10.21

A picture of FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung shared on the club's social media [SCREEN CAPTURE]

World Cup star Cho Gue-sung returns to action after 448 days out

Cho Gue-sung returns after 448 days sidelined by injury, contributing a minute of play to FC Midtjylland's victory.

2025.8.18

Korea's Cho Gue-sung, left, celebrates scoring a goal during an Asian Cup round of 16 match against Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium in Qatar on Jan. 31, 2024. [NEWS1]

Injured star of 2022 World Cup team Cho Gue-sung in race against time to make next tournament

Once the breakout star of Korea’s 2022 World Cup campaign, FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung spent the past 15 months sidelined by a knee injury, a post-surgery infection and a grueling rehabilitation period where he lost 12 kilograms (26 pounds).

2025.8.17