I'm aiming for the next Lee Jiho Kangwon FC Recruited College Student Rookie GK Hong Jin-hyuk
Mar 25, 2025
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Gangwon announced on the 25th that it signed a contract with Hong Jin-hyuk, a goalkeeper from Yongin University. Hong Jin-hyuk is one of the most outstanding players on the university stage based on his height of 1m86 and excellent reflexes. Its strength is to add stability to the team with excellent judgment in the build-up process.
Hong Jin-hyuk was recognized for his outstanding skills by consistently performing well on the college stage. Based on these performances, he played as the starting goalkeeper of the Korean university's starting team in the Denso Cup. Kim Byung-ji, CEO of Gangwon FC, who watched the game at the site, praised Hong Jin-hyuk's basic skills and potential and finally decided to recruit him.
Lee Ji-ho, who joined Gangwon after graduating from university this season, made a successful debut and performed well, giving hope to players who are approaching college graduation. Gangwon found new possibilities through reverse thinking amid the trend of selecting K-League rookies who prefer young players even a year old. Hong Jin-hyuk will wear the Kangwon uniform while he is a junior at university. Gangwon expects Hong Jin-hyuk, who is considered the best goalkeeper in the university, to quickly establish himself in the team, just as Lee Ji-ho melted into the team based on his experience in college.
Hong Jin-hyuk said, `It's an honor to be able to join a big club called Gangwon for the first time. Like Lee Kwang-yeon who is now in the team of Gangwon for a long time, the goal is to be a player who is helpful to the team. We are grateful to the fans who welcomed us to Gangwon. I will try to visit you and greet you at the stadium as soon as possible,' he said.
Meanwhile, Gangwon's official concept of recruiting for the 2025 season is 'Thanks to'. It adds appreciation by highlighting organizations and companies that faithfully support the club.
Hong Jin-hyuk's official photo shoot was held by Gangwon's official sponsor 'Samgyo-ri-dong Chimi Makguksu'. Samgyori-dong Chimi Makguksu, which started in Gangneung in 1976 and currently operates 25 franchises nationwide, is a representative makguksu brand in Gangwon State. Gangwon and Samgyori-dong chimimakguksu have signed sponsorship contracts for two consecutive years and continue to cooperate.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
