Fans taken aback by Park Hang Seo's decision.

The move by Park Hang Seo to accept the head coaching role at Kanchanaburi Power FC, a club recently demoted to the Thai League 2, has stunned Vietnamese supporters. Although they respect this new direction for the Korean coach, many fans voice worries and view it as a risky bet that could tarnish his legacy.

From a skeptical perspective, Facebook user Stevie Nguyen shared: "I always respect Mr. Park, but honestly I find this choice quite puzzling. If he unfortunately fails in the Land of Golden Pagodas, the legacy he has built over time could be heavily impacted. Previously, he mentioned wanting to rest due to high pressure, but now he returns at the club level with the goal of promotion, a challenge as intense as his national team role. Still, I hope he succeeds."

Sharing the same view on the risk, user Khoa Nguyen analyzes the internal difficulties of the new club: "A recently relegated team often falls into disarray. Many key players will surely look for new opportunities in Thai League 1 instead of accepting playing in the second division. After completing his duties with the Korean national team at the 2026 World Cup and officially taking charge, Mr. Park may face a mess. Recruiting and rebuilding the system from scratch at his age is an adventurous journey."

This concern is well-founded, especially considering the domino effect of Korean coaches. User Cu Si remarks: "Previously, an assistant of Coach Kim Sang Sik came here but the team still couldn't avoid relegation. If this becomes another unsuccessful chapter for Mr. Park, the reputation of Korean experts in the region will be severely damaged. His immediate task is to retain the core squad while seeking quality foreign players, a highly complex environment in Thailand."

On the flip side, many fans show more tolerance and understanding for the "professional passion" of the former Vietnam national team head coach. User Hoai Vu expressed: "As a professional coach, everyone yearns to be on the field and contribute. You can't force Mr. Park to sit idle when he still has passion and personal goals. His decision to lead a club now is completely understandable."

Meanwhile, an optimistic view from Xuan Hoang paints a bright scenario: "Even though they were just relegated, who knows, in the Thai League 2, Kanchanaburi might easily dominate and win the championship under Coach Park's guidance. Bringing the team back to the top flight after just one season would be a resounding success."

Currently, the Korean strategist is focusing all his efforts on his home national team preparing for the biggest football event on the planet. After the 2026 World Cup campaign concludes, he will officially take on his new role in Thailand. This move may be risky, but given the caliber of a great coach, fans still have the right to expect another successful chapter from Coach Park Hang Seo.