What happened at the LAFC match?

SHINee member Lee Taemin attended a Los Angeles FC home match in Major League Soccer at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on October 14, local time, as a special guest. According to his agency, Galaxy Corporation, he took part in the club's signature pre-match ritual.

What is the falcon kickoff ceremony?

Taemin was named the 'Honorary Falconer' for the night. Just before kickoff, he released a live falcon onto the pitch, a tradition unique to LAFC that signals the start of the game. The falcon is the club's symbol.

Who is Son Heung-min?

Son Heung-min is captain of LAFC and captain of the South Korean national football team. After the ceremony, Taemin met him, according to Yonhap News Agency.

Taemin's recent schedule

The appearance came shortly after Taemin finished his world tour 'LiMiNaL' with Seoul concerts at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on September 18 to 20.

For international fans

For fans outside Korea, the crossover shows how K-pop artists are increasingly visible in global sports culture. Son Heung-min is one of the most recognized Korean athletes abroad, so the meeting drew attention from both soccer and K-pop audiences.