Dream - Shin Tae-yong successfully led the Indonesian U-23 National Team to defeat South Korea in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Asian U-23 Cup. He admitted to having mixed feelings about defeating South Korea. For Shin Tae-yong, this victory is a sweet "revenge" after he had previously left the South Korean National Team due to receiving a lot of negative responses.

One of the moments was the egg throwing by supporters because of the failure to qualify from the group stage in the 2018 World Cup. "I am very happy. I feel good. However, on the other hand, this is tough. Nevertheless, the match must be determined. Because I am currently the coach of Indonesia, I am doing my best for Indonesia," said Shin Tae-yong.

Although proud of his students, Shin Tae-yong's sadness could not be concealed. This was evident when the Garuda Squad celebrated their victory after Pratama Arhan's decisive penalty was unable to be saved by the South Korean goalkeeper. After Arhan's penalty, the Indonesian players and coaching staff immediately ran. They celebrated the important victory over South Korea.

However, Shin Tae-yong chose to walk silently. There was no celebration from the 52-year-old coach. He only shouted briefly, then hugged his assistant. He did not join in the euphoria of the other team members. Shin Tae-yong then walked towards the South Korean bench. He was seen shaking hands with the players and the grieving coaching staff. Even some South Korean players were seen crying.

Shin Tae-yong shook hands with everyone on the South Korean bench, including goalkeeper Baek Jong-beom who was deeply upset. After that, Shin Tae-yong walked towards the crowd of Indonesian players. Shin Tae-yong remained indifferent despite being in the midst of the celebration of the Indonesian National Team players. There was absolutely no excessive reaction from the coach.