Celtic star Yang Hyun-jun has issued a heartfelt apology to fans after South Korea were knocked out of the World Cup, sparking a government enquiry into their performances.
Korean fans were outraged after their side were eliminated in the group stages, with manager Hong Myung-bo's face even being blurred out by broadcasters during a live press conference, before he quit.
Extra security has been arranged by Seoul police forces for the team's return to the country amid reports of angry protests being planned.
The South Korean supporters group demanded that Hong 'kneel before the entire nation and leave the football world forever.'
And the country's president, Lee Jae Myung, has called for a full government investigation after they lost to Mexico and South Africa.
Now Hoops ace Yang has insisted it's the players who should take responsibility.
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He said: "Honestly, the atmosphere isn't good at the moment within the team.
"It is so disappointing to find ourselves in this situation because we were so focused on the World Cup.
"All the players should have taken a little more responsibility.
"I am sorry for the fans.
"We put ourselves in a strong position by winning the first game, but then we were so disappointing against South Africa and Mexico.
"We failed to perform."
