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Hello, this is Kim Bo-yong. Since the video I recently uploaded regarding the termination of my contract with the Suzuka club, I have read through every single comment and harsh criticism you left. I sincerely bow my head in apology to the fans and subscribers who were disappointed by the video, as well as to the Suzuka club and the local fans. The part that disappointed the most of you is likely that I left the team with time remaining on my contract, and my thoughtless attitude, which seemed to make a mockery of the sincerity I had shown until now, in an instant. I should have approached and conveyed the conclusion of my playing career in a calmer and more understandable manner, but it appeared as if I failed to show proper respect to our Atletico Suzuka club and my teammates who work hard. I sincerely apologize to everyone who was disappointed by my inadequate behavior. In fact, along with the termination of my contract with Suzuka, I have decided to 'retire,' bringing my life as a soccer player to an end. From elementary school until I turned thirty, I have run forward without giving up, no matter how difficult things were, because I loved soccer, and thankfully, I even succeeded in turning professional. However, the reality was that I spent more time on the bench than on the field. Even at Suzuka, where I took on the challenge after completing my military service, I was unable to perform as well as I had hoped as a foreign player, leaving me in a dilemma. Since the word "challenge" was always attached to my name, the words "retirement" or "giving up" were incredibly frightening to me. It was extremely difficult to admit that my career as a player was coming to an end. Even now, the word "retirement" does not feel real to me, and because it feels unreal, it was very hard to convey this to the fans. First of all, Suzuka is still the club I am most grateful to, and it is the club that reached out to me when I was struggling. I never took the Suzuka team lightly. From the moment I joined, both the club and I were already aware that my activities in Japan could be my final challenge, and that there might be changes to my future plans or career path midway through the season. Mid-season, after much deliberation, I confided my feelings to the club. They shared my concerns and gave me ample time to think it over. After much deliberation, I made up my mind to retire. When I finally decided to choose "retirement rather than a challenge," the club also respected my choice to conclude my life as a football player. It was not a sudden decision, but one reached after sufficient communication and mutual respect with the club. Some of you may ask if I am avoiding and running away because the situation has become difficult. I understand that there might be a perception that I gave up easily simply because I have YouTube. However, I am well aware that those who have supported me all this time loved me as an active football player and as Kim Bo-yong, the one taking on challenges. Despite this, I made the heavy decision to retire. Laying down the title of "football player," the most precious title of my life, was by no means an escape; it was the most painful and heaviest decision I made, acknowledging my limitations. However, compared to the weight of that decision, the way I conveyed this entire process of concluding to the fans and my attitude were far too thoughtless. I deeply regret turning on the camera during a serious and heavy conversation with the club, as well as my words and actions in the video that appeared to be disregarding lower leagues. Throughout my time playing soccer, from elementary school until now, I have sincerely respected every player who sweats it out, regardless of the league they play in. That is why I feel even more apologetic to the players and fans who must have been hurt by my thoughtless remarks. As this marks the end of my playing career, I intended to capture the process on video, just as I have shared my life's events, big and small, over the years; however, my expression and manner were far too immature. I sincerely bow my head in apology for failing to show proper respect to the Atlético Suzuka club and my teammates who work hard. However, considering the weight of this decision, I was far too thoughtless in the process of conveying this entire conclusion to the fans. As it was my final moment, I tried to capture the process on video just as I have shared my life's events, but my expression and manner were immature. I will never forget the support of those who have watched my soccer journey with interest, nor the criticism you have sent me this time. Taking this incident as an opportunity, I will take greater responsibility for every single one of my actions. Once again, I sincerely apologize for disappointing you. Thank you.