Chung-Yong Lee has revealed his pride in being named the 2010 Bolton Wanderers Player of the Year.

The South Korean was the star of the awards ceremony on Sunday evening, scooping three separate accolades for his contributions in his first season at the Reebok.

Along with the main prize of the evening, Chung-Yong was named Best Newcomer and also earned the full respect from his team-mates by collecting the Players' Player of the Year trophy.



He said: "My aim at the start of the season was to play as many games as I could, but now I am really proud of what I have achieved.

"This year has been an adjustment year, so next season I'm hoping that it can be even better.

"I understand how much of an honour it is to be named the Player of the Year but winning the Players' Player of the Year award means a lot to me as well."

Chung-Yong arrived on British shores last August after completing his move to the Reebok from FC Seoul.

Earmarked a one of the hottest prospects in Asia prior to his transfer, he admits that this season couldn't have gone much better on a personal level.



"It was very exciting to move to England," he explained.

"The task wasn't daunting because I wasn't well known, an underdog in many ways. There wasn't much pressure because no one really knew too much about me as a footballer, and that helped.

"It was a nice surprise to be welcomed to the club like I was from my team-mates, staff and fans and I'm delighted to have progressed the way I did throughout the season.

"The match at Birmingham City was the point that really kick-started my season because previously I had only made a few appearances as a substitute. But that moment gave me plenty of confidence to play in the Premier League.



"I am happy with the number of goals I have scored too. Even when I was back in South Korea I was only scoring one or two more a year. All the goals were winning goals so I am happy to contribute for the team."

With duties for Bolton complete for the 2009/10 season, Chung-Yong's attentions now switch to the South Korea national team.

And the 21-year-old is convinced that playing for the last nine months in the Premier League will give him a great platform as he prepares for the World Cup.

He added: "It's been a huge experience, especially playing against the European players. I've also gained confidence which has given me a boost ahead of the World Cup.



"During the season I was focused on helping the team climb the league table, so I couldn't think about the World Cup.