Yang Min-hyuk (19, QPR) has captured the hearts of British fans.
Yang Min-hyuk was loaned from Premier League Tottenham to QPR on the 30th of last month. He did not receive any opportunities at Tottenham but quickly established himself as a key player at QPR.
Yang Min-hyuk made his debut on Feb. 2 in the 30th round against Millwall. He has been consistently getting chances, participating in five consecutive matches. Yang Min-hyuk started in the 33rd round against Derby County and recorded his first assist.
Chair, who scored after receiving a pass from Yang Min-hyuk, praised him highly. He said, "Yang Min-hyuk was very good. Having him in the starting lineup was a great moment for us. He executed the actions we needed wonderfully," giving a thumbs up.
QPR coach Marti Cifuentes also praised Yang Min-hyuk, saying, "He did very well. He gave us a lot of positives. Yang Min-hyuk, who assisted Illy's third goal, showed great qualities. He performed well in one-on-one situations."
QPR has strengthened its lineup with the acquisition of Yang Min-hyuk and is also enjoying significant marketing benefits. QPR has even started selling "Yang Min-hyuk Korean jerseys" through its official website.
QPR announced, "We are exclusively selling Yang Min-hyuk’s Korean jersey to QPR supporters. Yang Min-hyuk is gaining popularity among supporters after his first assist in the Derby County match. The Yang Min-hyuk Korean jersey is available in three types: home, away, and third. Pre-orders close on the 28th, so order before you miss out."
The Yang Min-hyuk Korean jersey is being sold for £56.63 (approximately 100,000 won). The children's version was £48.29 (87,000 won).