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Bae Junho returns to Stoke City for new demands and cake from teammates

Bae Junho missed two Stoke City matches as he helped South Korea win the Asian Games and Mark Robins sees him as 'a real talent' waiting to spark at club level

By Peter Smith · Stoke-on-Trent Live

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Bae Junho returned to Stoke City, where teammates arranged a cake celebration following his international success.
Junho helped South Korea under-23s win the Asian Games, earning an exemption from compulsory military service.
The attacker scored the winning goal in the semi-final before South Korea won the final 1-0.

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Bae Junho has returned to Stoke City after winning the Asian Games with South Korea under-23s in Japan. His teammates arranged a celebration with cake to welcome him back, while manager Mark Robins looks to integrate him amid increased competition for squad places.

The 23-year-old scored the semi-final winner before South Korea won the final 1-0, securing an exemption from compulsory military service. Robins praised Junho's talent, noting that his international success brings both confidence and valuable global exposure to Stoke City.

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Bae Junho returns to Stoke City for new demands and cake from teammates

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