Singer Kim Jeong-min's son Dani Daichi (17; real name Kim Do-yoon) sadly missed the opportunity to play for Japan's U-17 national soccer team.
The Japan Football Association announced on the 24th that "forward Dani Daichi, who had been included in the final U-17 World Cup roster, was dropped due to injury. Instead, FC Tokyo midfielder Maki Kitahara has been selected as his replacement."
Earlier, Dani had been named to the final roster announced on the 23rd and was about to make his World Cup debut. His father Kim Jeong-min expressed his affection for his son on social media at the time, saying, "Mom and dad are always cheering for you. Go show the world all of you."
But just one day later an injury dashed those plans. Through his social media, Kim Jeong-min sent an encouraging message: "Son, hang in there. You have more time ahead. Dad and mom value your health more. I'll come by soon. Let's go fishing with dad and eat something tasty."
Meanwhile, Dani, who holds dual South Korean-Japanese citizenship, has attracted attention in Korea as "Kim Jeong-min's son."
A 184 cm tall forward who had been regarded as a next-generation prospect in Japan, Dani starred as the national team's ace last year in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, scoring four goals against Nepal and multiple goals against Qatar.
This injury-related omission left both his father Kim Jeong-min and fans disappointed.
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