'Spider-Man' Tom Holland: "Only Bong Joon-ho and Son Heung-min stories... Sony is my favorite"

Son Heung-min Tom Holland/Photo by Yonhap News, Sony Pictures

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Tom Holland expressed his affection for Son Heung-min.

On the morning of the 7th, during a virtual press conference for the movie 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Tom Holland stated, "Son Heung-min is my favorite soccer player."

That day, Tom Holland emphasized, "I am a fan of the Tottenham club," and "Son Heung-min is the best player on the team."

He recalled, "Son Heung-min recently visited our hotel. We talked in this very room where the interview is taking place. I almost interviewed Son Heung-min. I kept asking questions without stopping."

He continued, "He is a very inspiring player," and "His playing style is very elegant," showing his affection.

Tom Holland also said with a smile, "A few days ago, I had the chance to meet director Bong Joon-ho, but we didn't talk about movies; we only talked about Son Heung-min. That's how much of a fan I am."

On the 6th, Son Heung-min drew attention by scoring his sixth goal of the season in the 15th round home game against Norwich City in the 2021-22 English Premier League and performing a Spider-Man celebration.

Prior to that, on the 2nd, Son Heung-min also gained attention for performing a Spider-Man web-shooting celebration during the match against Brentford.

Right after the game, Son Heung-min showed off his friendship with Tom Holland by saying, "The last promised Spider-Man."

Recently, it was revealed that their connection continued after Tom Holland expressed his fandom for Son Heung-min in an interview with a magazine ahead of the release of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

Meanwhile, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is an action blockbuster about Spider-Man, whose identity has been revealed, facing off against foes from other dimensions. The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya Coleman, Jacob Batalon, and is directed by Jon Watts, who also directed 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.' It is set to be released on the 15th.