Taemin Joins Kickoff Ceremony at LAFC Home Game in U.S., Meets Son Heung-min

Taemin (left) and Son Heung-min. Courtesy of LAFC.

Galaxy Corporation, the agency of Taemin, a member of the group SHINee, said on October 16 that he took part in a pre-match ceremony at a home game of Los Angeles FC (LAFC) of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States and met Son Heung-min.

Taemin was invited to the match between LAFC and Austin FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on October 14 (local time), where he served as an "Honorary Falconer." The role is part of LAFC's kickoff ceremony, in which the club's mascot, a falcon, is flown onto the pitch before the match begins.

Taemin appeared on the pitch wearing an LAFC jersey bearing his English name, "TAEMIN," and the number "93," which represents his birth year, 1993. LAFC posted photos of the event on its official social media accounts and shared a welcome message in Korean: "Taemin, always shining."

After the ceremony, Taemin met Son Heung-min, and the two shook hands and talked. Son, who started the match, scored one goal and provided two assists as LAFC beat Austin 3-1.

Earlier this year, Taemin became the first male K-pop solo artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the United States. From September 18 to 20, he launched his world tour, "LiMiNaL," with performances in Seoul.

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