Daejeon’s Kim Bong-soo Sets Up Clincher for Korea
Daejeon Hana Citizen midfielder Kim Bong-soo, 26, made his mark in Roberto Moreno’s first game as Korea’s interim head coach. Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 in a friendly at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 24th, and Kim, who came on in the 65th minute, threaded a precise through ball in the 86th minute to set up Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan) for the third goal. He completed 22 of 24 passes (92%) in 25 minutes, and Spanish outlet AS highlighted the move. Kim has played 27 K League 1 games this season for Daejeon, who sit sixth at 10-10-10 (40 points).
Source: Star News
FC Seoul’s Jeong Seung-won: “Finally, Heung-min”
Jeong Seung-won, who has driven FC Seoul’s run at the top of K League 1, shared his excitement at the national team’s call-up interviews. Jeong has 8 goals and 6 assists in 30 games this season and has been named to the Team of the Round eight times, making him a leading MVP candidate if Seoul win the title. “I’m happy to be here in such an honored position. Now it’s my turn to prove myself,” he said, stressing his versatility: “I can play anywhere except center back.” He added, “It’s great that I finally get to meet Heung-min,” and revealed he has prepared a special goal celebration for the national team.
Source: Interfootball
Jeju’s Italo Named K League 1 Round 30 MVP
Jeju SK midfielder Italo was named MVP of K League 1 Round 30. In the away game against Gangwon FC at Gangneung Hi One Arena on the 20th, he scored the winner in the 36th minute and was active at both ends in midfield as Jeju won 1-0. Jeju defender Tobias also made the Team of the Round. Pohang Steelers, who beat FC Seoul 2-1 at Sangju Civic Stadium, were named Team of the Round, while Anyang’s 2-1 win over Ulsan was chosen as Match of the Round. After the international break, K League 1 resumes with Gangwon vs. Incheon on the 27th.
Source: Interfootball
Incheon’s Kim Gun-hee Justifies National Team Call-Up
Incheon United center back Kim Gun-hee, called up to the national team for the first time, showed why against Daejeon Hana Citizen on the 20th. Incheon led through Perrier’s 34th-minute bicycle kick but conceded a stoppage-time header to Kang Yoon-sung and drew 1-1. Kim, however, shut down Joo Min-kyu, won 5 aerial duels and posted a match-high 6 clearances and 6 blocks, while completing all 30 of his mid-range passes. After debuting for Incheon in 2023, he played 39 K League 2 games in 2025 to help the club win promotion, and earned a surprise spot on the squad for the September-October internationals.
Source: Interfootball