Hiddink: "I Am Still Hungry"
Original Korean title
히딩크 "나는 아직 배가 고프다"
Guus Hiddink's famous line of humility after leading South Korea to its first-ever World Cup round of 16 in 2002.
Originated around 2002Last updated: August 4, 2026
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When the South Korean national team reached the Round of 16 for the first time at the 2002 World Cup and players were tempted to be satisfied, coach Guus Hiddink told them, "I am still hungry." The line became a widely used quote across many fields, invoked whenever someone wants to say they won't settle and will keep pushing toward a bigger goal.
Where did it start?
A remark by South Korea national team head coach Guus Hiddink during the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan.
How is it used?
Quoted to emphasize humility and continued effort after achieving a goal.
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