(CNN) Son Heung-Min is a true South Korean icon.

The soccer superstar adorns billboards across the country, has bars named in his honor and attracts a dedicated fan base which follows him wherever he goes.

But the Tottenham Hotspur forward, who has plied his trade in the English Premier League since 2015, has one very special superfan.

Minji Seo lives in South Korea, thousands of miles away from her hero, but that doesn't stop her from paying homage to the 27-year-old whenever she can.

"My life's passion is Son Heung-Min," Seo told CNN Sport, beaming at the opportunity to speak about her idol. "When I wake up, the first thing I think about is Son."