Son Heung-min, a global soccer star, has officially signed with LAFC in a record breaking $25 million transfer from English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

His arrival in Los Angeles is generating excitement, particularly among the city’s Korean American community. LA is home to the largest Korean population outside of the Korean Peninsula, and Son’s decision to join LAFC has cultural significance beyond the pitch.

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“For the people here, it's just being able to see someone who looks like us. That just means everything,” said Justin Huh, who became a LAFC fan after Son joined. “The fact that LA is part of our identity, and he's also embracing that. It makes me feel closer to him and then makes me feel closer

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