LOS ANGELES -- Welcome to your new, but familiar home, Son Heung-Min.

Despite a tense 2-1 loss to San Diego FC in his first-ever match at LAFC's BMO Stadium over the weekend, Sunday night's result felt secondary to the raucous festivities for Los Angeles' latest South Korean star, someone who represents much more than just a player on the pitch. Home to the largest Korean population outside of Korea, L.A. welcomed the iconic Asian forward as an extension of his own roots brimming with countless Son jerseys, banners that ranged in messages from "You are my SONshine" and "Welcome to Sonny LA," plus Korean flags that gave the Southern California venue a concert-like atmosphere.

"I've been to amazing stadiums and I experienced a lot, but I mean, today was very special," said Son post-game. "

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