Minsu Kim or Kim Min-Su – What is the correct name for Rangers’ new signing?
Both are correct.
It’s just a matter of detail.
It’s not overly important, but this writer likes knowing pedantic details and correct conventions with things like this.
Rangers confirmed the signing of Minsu Kim on Thursday, with the deal all but wrapped up on Wednesday.
The player met Derek McInnes before the squad embarked on their trip to Czechia to take on Jablonec in the Conference League.
Minsu Kim will wear the number 10 shirt for Rangers, emblazoned with ‘Minsu’ but what is the deal with his name?
What is the correct name for Rangers new Korean signing?
In a conversation with BibimBallers, ReadRangers learned the difference between the two forms of the same name.
In Korea, they say Kim Min-su. That’s because it’s common for them to say the surname first.
Saying Minsu Kim isn’t wrong per se, it’s usually how Westerners say Korean names.
Minsu Kim in contention for Aberdeen on Sunday
Obviously, Kim is not with the squad for the game against Jablonec.
He’s just ‘in the door’ and not registered for the European squad.
Minsu Kim played last Friday for Girona in their 2-1 defeat away to Cordoba. That turned out to be his last outing for the La Liga 2 side, and now a fierce introduction awaits in Glasgow.
Minsu Kim is not likely to be thrown in from the start against Aberdeen, but given that he’s match-fit, he should be able to take a place on the bench as long as his registration is complete.
It’s a fresh, exciting signing, but one that carries a lot of risk given the huge outlay.
All the best to Minsu Kim, go seize the opportunity, welcome to the Famous!
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