Midfielder Lee Chang-min (29) of Jeju United in the professional football K League 1 will play a home game on June 3 ahead of his enlistment.
Lee Chang-min will enlist on the 12th and perform military service as a public service worker in the K4 League Geoje Citizens Soccer Team. Ahead of this, Jeju will specialize the home game of Hana One Q K League 1 2023 Round 16 against Gangwon FC, which will be held on June 3 at 7:00 pm at Jeju World Cup Stadium, as Lee Chang-min’s farewell match.
After the match, Jeju will screen a special video of Lee Chang-min’s performance. Next, Lee Chang-min will prepare a time to personally say goodbye to the home fans and share high-fives.
Lee Chang-min has played 202 matches (K League 1 178, K League 2 24 matches) in Jeju alone, and is looking to surpass the club’s most appearance record (Kim Ki-dong, 274 matches). With Jeju, Changmin Lee won the 2017 K League 1 runner-up, advanced to the round of 16 of the 2017 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL), and won the 2020 K League 2.메이저놀이터
After his home farewell match, Lee Chang-min will travel to Pohang Steelers on June 6 and Ulsan Hyundai on June 10 before enlisting two days later.
Lee Chang-min said, “I have lived in Jeju for 8 years, and Jeju Island is my other hometown. I want to win all the remaining 3 games and enlist. After I return from my military service, I want to break the record for the most appearances in the Jeju club’s career.”