After two days before the opening match, Hwang's group sat in front of the Bordeaux team office and computer. It was for a video interview with SBS. In spite of a sudden interview, Margo, a media worker, said, "I will help anything for Hwang-jo." Ahead of the opening season, the secretariat was being cleaned up, and Hwang Ui-jo appeared on the screen. His expression was very bright and his voice was full of confidence.

-It's opening. Are you well prepared?

"Yes. The new team is the first season and I'm excited too. I'm preparing that well."

-You scored against Genoa in the last pre-season match last Monday. So are you more confident?

"Yes. Before I came to Bordeaux, I was aiming for a two-digit goal this season. My confidence in" I can do it. "My teammates fell inflexibly at my feet. I felt good because the ball went well, but it was a pity that the team didn't win (2: 3).
-There's nothing like an attacker getting a quick and frequent goal to adapt to a new team. Do your colleagues do better?

"A little bit. (Hahaha) Everyone took care of me from the beginning. I think I figured out my style during the pre-season game. I'm trying to figure out the style of each of my colleagues. I'm not good at English or French yet. I talk a lot. I think I'm getting closer through soccer. "

Hwang Eui-jo said, "There is no special friendly player yet," but French youth representative goalkeeper Gaiac Poussin offered himself as an "adaptation assistant" from the US training. Macau defender David Cardo also expressed his friendliness, saying, "Yejo is my cousin."

-The appearance of singing 'Southbound train' at the joining ceremony became a big topic as it was released on Otabiu Instagram. What happened?
▶ Hwang Eui-jo's video interview before the French league debut (feat.

"There's a tradition of singing when new players come to the team, or buying food at restaurants. Because I can choose one of them, I wanted to buy rice. But it's all about singing. I'm going to wake you up. "

-But what about the song?

"No, (Laughter) I didn't really think about it. I didn't know what K-pop players would know. So I said," Let's sing a song that nobody knows. " "
-Are you well adapted to Bordeaux?

"I came to Europe and got a lot of advice from the senior team. (Chung) Lee also talked to his brother and (Kwon) Changhoon. Lee said," It's most important to get close to teammates first. " I'm trying. "

-It looks like Instagram also visited Bordeaux. Bordeaux is also famous for wine?

"I've only tasted once. I don't like alcohol, and I don't know the taste of wine. Bordeaux is a very beautiful city.

Paulo Soja, who leads Bordeaux, is also very excited about Hwang. Soja welcomed the first meeting and praised him as "not only a good player, but also a good person."

-Do you think the manager's expectations are high?

"You know my style. I'm not worried about it. I'm a teammate with the soccer team, Paulo Bento. I'm a fellow of the Portuguese Golden Age.

Bento and Soja were one year old and were part of the Portuguese Golden Generation. Soja was at the top of the U-20 World Cup in 1989, after which he ate Hanpot rice with Bento and his national team. The position was the same as the central midfielder, and both were members of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.

-Is the local media interested? He was also among the five new transfer students to watch this season.

"Thank you. I think there's only a way to work harder for Bordeaux, for that individual. I'll accumulate more attack points, play more matches, and show a lot."

-The French league is famous for having a lot of good physical players. how is it?

"It's very fast. The airborne transition is fast. I'm also thinking about how to break through personally. I'm looking forward to seeing Angers in the opening match. We told our team meetings to make good use of the space. I want to win from the opening match. I am looking forward to a good new season.

-Lastly, please say something to the fans who will cheer you on the weekend dawn.

"I'm so tired of the game, so thank you for always supporting me. I want to entertain Korean fans with as many goals as you support. I also heard that there are over 100 minutes of people in Bordeaux. I will try harder to make watching and playing soccer more enjoyable. "