Oh Se-hoon (26, Matsumoto Yamaga), a forward resource of Hong Myung-bo's team, feels a greater sense of responsibility and vowed to make a strong impression.

Oh said in an interview with the Korea Football Association on 18th, "We have an important match ahead. We have prepared well. I am confident that we can achieve a good result during this gathering. I will communicate well with the players as one team while playing the match."

The South Korean national football team, led by Coach Hong Myung-bo, will play against Oman on the 20th at Goyang Stadium for the 7th match of the 3rd qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America. On the 25th, they will hold the 8th match against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium.

Oh Se-hoon, along with Joo Min-kyu (34, Daejeon Hana Citizen) and Oh Hyun-kyu (23, Genk) as forward resources for this gathering, has a height of 193cm and is skilled in aerial duels.

Having married last year, Oh Se-hoon noted that he feels a greater sense of responsibility, stating, "It is natural to think that I need to do better now that I have a family. Moreover, not getting injured and consistently performing well is also important." He continued, "If I strive toward high goals, I believe I can become a good player."

Previously, Joo Min-kyu, 34, who is seen as a competitor to Oh Se-hoon, appealed to Coach Hong Myung-bo by emphasizing his experience.

In response, Oh Se-hoon remarked, "It is true that scoring is important for a forward, but I am also confident in my defense," adding, "I excel in defense, aerial duels, and physical battles, but my strength lies in the quick transition from defense to attack."

Oman and Jordan are expected to use a packed defense.

Oh Se-hoon observed, "I have gained a lot of experience in dealing with packed defenses while participating in my club's practice matches. I have prepared well. If I communicate effectively with my teammates while playing, we can create good synergy."

Winger Yang Hyun-jun, who donned the national team jersey for the first time in a year, expressed, "I am both excited and nervous to be here for the first time since the coach changed." He added, "I have built strong mental resilience during this time. The Scottish league is quite rough, and I have worked on my physicality to avoid being overpowered in physical encounters. In particular, I focused heavily on core workouts. I have been training with the mindset that I always need to be prepared."

Yang Hyun-jun, who met Coach Hong Myung-bo last winter in Scotland, shared, "The coach shared a lot of positive insights. Until a few months ago, I felt hopeless, but when the coach personally came to see me and made me feel like he was 'watching over me,' it motivated me. I focused my mind and have been working hard to showcase my best form."

The national team's attacking lineup is unprecedented. Star players like Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain) are part of it. Yang Hyun-jun, who must compete with these players, emphasized, "My strength is my aggressive dribbling," adding, "I can also play a key role in changing the atmosphere when the team is in a tough situation."

[OSEN = Reporter Noh Jin-ju]