In an interview, Nam Ki Ik confessed, "In my country, drinking alcohol makes a golden friendship, so I had to taste spirits above 50 proof. Numerous Chinese fans commented on this: 'That's how you really learn the essence of the game.' Korea doesn't have a strong drinking culture, but there is a strong hierarchy in society, and drinking and eating are also very distinct. If you want to share a drink with others, you can only serve drinks and food unless you are qualified to be seated. The concept of hierarchy is deeply rooted in Korea. Younger people are expected to be respectful when they meet their elders, let alone at the table. The younger generation is also required to take the initiative to raise their glasses, toast first and bow their heads in respect."
During Nam Ki-yi's coaching career, he had a heated conflict with Chinese coach Yang Chen's team. According to media reports, Yang Chen and Nan Ji Yi did not share the same philosophy, and Nan Ji Yi was always outspoken towards Yang Chen, forbidding him to enter the locker room. From this, it can be seen that Nan Ji Yi is also a very personalized coach. Yang Chen had no choice but to resign. In addition to Yang Chen's departure from Henan, Li Wei Feng of the Chinese coaching team also left with him. Li Wei Feng's tenure at Henan was destined to be the biggest failure of his career, not Xu Jiamin. The addition of Xu Jiamin really epitomized Li Wei Feng's time in Henan. In addition to Nasario and Maidana, there are two other foreign players.
