the first time in 22 months, was recalled to the national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifications match against Jordan. In March 2009, Ahn signed a three-month contract with Chinese Super League side Dalian Shide. He became the key player in the club and extended his contract to December 2010 with Dalian Shide in June, though J2 League club Oita Trinita had an intention to sign him. He was promoted to Dalian's captain in the 2010 season. Ahn officially announced his retirement on 30 January 2012. Personal life Ahn is sometimes called "The Lord of the Ring" by Korean fans. He married former Miss Korea Lee Hye-won in 2001 and got this nickname by kissing her ring after every goal he scores. Other than football, Ahn is noted for his model-like looks and has appeared in numerous make-up ads. The Korean media often states the similar facial appearance between the footballer and actor Cha In-pyo. Both view the statement as a compliment. Ahn was one of the carriers of the Olympic flame at the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics. On 15 November 2021, Ahn founded the Matched Project (MCP) agency with Kim Young-man, Kim Sung-joo, and Jung Hyung-don. Philanthropy On February 22, 2023, Ahn donated 100 million won from YouTube to Save the Children. Career statistics Club International Results list South Korea's goal tally first. Filmography Television Music video Honours Player Busan Daewoo Royals Korean League Cup: 1998 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League: 2004 South Korea B Summer Universiade silver medal: 1997 East Asian Games: 1997 South Korea FIFA World Cup fourth place: 2002 EAFF Championship: 2003 Individual K League 1 Best XI: 1998, 1999 K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 1999 Korean FA Fans' Player of the Year: 2003 Entertainer References External links Ahn Jung-hwan – National Team Stats at KFA Ahn Jung-hwan at cafe.daum.net 1976 births Living people South Korean television presenters South Korean broadcasters VJs (media personalities) Dalian Shide F.C. players Suwon Samsung Bluewings players MSV Duisburg players FC Metz players Yokohama F. Marinos players Shimizu S-Pulse players A.C. Perugia Calcio players Busan IPark players Bundesliga players Ligue 1 players J1 League players Serie A players Chinese Super League players K League 1 Most Valuable Player Award winners K League 1 players 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup players 2002 FIFA World Cup players 2004 AFC Asian Cup players 2006 FIFA World Cup players 2010 FIFA