List of South Korean football champions
The South Korean football champions are the winners of the highest league in South Korean football, which is currently the K League 1.
Since the league turned professional in 1983, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors has won eight titles, the record for most titles won. Seongnam FC has won the league seven times, followed by FC Seoul on six occasions, and Pohang Steelers with five titles. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors is also the only team that won the title for four consecutive seasons.
National Semi-professional League (1964–1982)
- Before a professional football league was founded in South Korea, there was a semi-professional league held twice a year. South Korean companies, banks and militaries' football clubs qualified for the Semi-professional League, but university clubs didn't participate in it unlike the National Football Championship. Instead, they could enter the National University League.
| Season | Champions (count) | Runners-up | Most Valuable Player | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Keumseong Textile (1) Cheil Industries (1) |
— | Unknown | |
| Autumn | Keumseong Textile (2) | Korea Tungsten | ||
| Spring | Keumseong Textile (3) Korea Tungsten (1) Korea Electric Power (1) |
— | ||
| Autumn | Korea Tungsten (2) | Korea Coal Corporation | ||
| Spring | Seoul Police Department (1) | Korea Electric Power | ||
| Autumn | Korea Tungsten (3) Seoul Police Department (2) |
— | ||
| Spring | National Police Department (3) | Ssangyong Cement | ||
| Autumn | Korea Electric Power (2) | Cheil Industries | ||
| Spring | Korea Tungsten (4) | Korea Electric Power | ||
| Autumn | Cheil Industries (2) Army Quartermaster Corps (1) |
— | ||
| Spring | Korea Electric Power (3) | Korea Tungsten | ||
| Autumn | Unknown[lower-alpha 1] | |||
| Spring | Cheil Industries (3) | Korea Tungsten | Unknown | |
| Autumn | Chohung Bank (1) | Korea Trust Bank | ||
| Spring | Korea Trust Bank (1) | Korea Exchange Bank Korea Housing Bank | ||
| Autumn | Marine Corps (1) | Korea Trust Bank Chohung Bank | ||
| Spring | Korea Housing Bank (1) | Marine Corps | ||
| Autumn | Korea Housing Bank (2) | Marine Corps | ||
| Spring | Marine Corps (2) | Kookmin Bank | ||
| Autumn | Korea Trust Bank (2) | Army |  Chung Kang-ji[2] | |
| Spring | Chohung Bank (2) | Army | Chung Dong-hwan[3] | |
| Autumn | Commercial Bank of Korea (1) Army (1) |
— | Han Wung-soo[4] | |
| Spring | Pohang Steelworks (1) | Army | Lee Yi-woo[5] | |
| Autumn | Industrial Bank of Korea (1) | Korea Automobile Insurance | Kim Jin-kook[6] | |
| Spring | Korea Exchange Bank (1) Korea Trust Bank (3) |
— | Cha Bum-kun[7] | |
| Autumn | Ceased[8] | |||
| — | Army (2) | Pohang Steelworks | Baek Joong-chul[9] | |
| Spring | Seoul City (1) Navy (3) |
— | Son Jong-seok[10] | |
| Autumn | Korea Automobile Insurance (1) | Seoul City | Lee Kang-jo[11] | |
| Spring | Industrial Bank of Korea (2) | Army | Seo Deok-man[12] | |
| Autumn | Ceased[lower-alpha 2] | |||
| Spring | Seoul City (2) Army (3) |
— | Park Chang-sun[14] | |
| Autumn | Korea Automobile Insurance (2) Air Force (1) |
— | Moon Da-yong[15] | |
| Spring | Daewoo FC (1) | Navy | Choi Kyung-sik[16] | |
| Autumn | Pohang Steelworks (2) | Army | Kim Chul-soo[17] | |
| — | Pohang Steelworks (3) | Kookmin Bank | Park Chang-sun[18] | |
- There is an article about the second round of Autumn season,[1] but no record after that. It might be stopped because of many international football matches.
- All South Korean sports events were ceased at that time because of president's assassination on 26 October 1979.[13]
K League (1983–2012)
- Professional and semi-professional football clubs competed together between 1983 and 1986. Since 1987, only professional football clubs competed in the league.
- The league was founded with the name "Super League". It was renamed "Korean Professional Football League" in 1987, and "K League" in 1998.
K League 1 (2013–present)
- The K League was split into two divisions in 2013.
- The first division was originally named "K League Classic", but it was renamed "K League 1" in 2018.
Statistics
All-time (1964–present)
- In South Korea, professional era records are generally accepted.
- Clubs in bold are competing in the K League as of the 2019 season.
- S: Spring season; A: Autumn season; *: Co-winners
Titles by club
| Club | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers[lower-alpha 1] | 8 (1975S, 1981A, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1992, 2007, 2013) | 5 (1977, 1985, 1987, 1995, 2004) |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 8 (2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) | 2 (2012, 2016) |
| Seongnam FC[lower-alpha 2] | 7 (1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006) | 3 (1992, 2007, 2009) |
| FC Seoul[lower-alpha 3] | 6 (1985, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2012, 2016) | 5 (1986, 1989, 1993, 2001, 2008) |
| Busan IPark[lower-alpha 4] | 5 (1981S, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1997) | 3 (1983, 1990, 1999) |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 4 (1998, 1999, 2004, 2008) | 4 (1996, 2006, 2014, 2015) |
| Korea Tungsten | 4 (1965S*, 1965A, 1966A*, 1968S) | 3 (1964A, 1969S, 1970S) |
| Army | 3 (1974A*, 1977, 1980S*) | 5 (1973A, 1974S, 1975S, 1979S, 1981A) |
| Navy[lower-alpha 5] | 3 (1971A, 1973S, 1978S*) | 3 (1972S, 1972A, 1981S) |
| Korea Electric Power | 3 (1965S*, 1967A, 1969S) | 2 (1966S, 1968S) |
| Korea Trust Bank | 3 (1971S, 1973A, 1976S*) | 2 (1970A, 1971A*) |
| Cheil Industries | 3 (1964S*, 1968A*, 1970S) | 1 (1967A) |
| Keumseong Textile | 3 (1964S*, 1964A, 1965S*) | — |
| National Police Department[lower-alpha 6] | 3 (1966S, 1966A*, 1967S) | — |
| Ulsan Hyundai[lower-alpha 7] | 2 (1996, 2005) | 8 (1988, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2013, 2019) |
| Korea Housing Bank | 2 (1972S, 1972A) | 1 (1971S*) |
| Chohung Bank | 2 (1970A, 1974S) | 1 (1971A*) |
| Seoul City | 2 (1978S*, 1980S*) | 1 (1978A) |
| Korea Automobile Insurance | 2 (1978A, 1980A*) | 1 (1975A) |
| Industrial Bank of Korea | 2 (1975A, 1979S) | — |
| Jeju United[lower-alpha 8] | 1 (1989) | 5 (1984, 1994, 2000, 2010, 2017) |
| Korea Exchange Bank | 1 (1976S*) | 1 (1971S*) |
| Army Quartermaster Corps | 1 (1968A*) | — |
| Commercial Bank of Korea | 1 (1974A) | — |
| Air Force | 1 (1980A*) | — |
| Hallelujah FC | 1 (1983) | — |
| Kookmin Bank | — | 2 (1973S, 1982) |
| Korea Coal Corporation | — | 1 (1965A) |
| Ssangyong Cement | — | 1 (1967S) |
| Jeonnam Dragons | — | 1 (1997) |
| Incheon United | — | 1 (2005) |
| Gyeongnam FC | — | 1 (2018) |
- Including Pohang Steelworks, and POSCO Atoms
- Including Ilhwa Chunma, Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, and Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
- Including Lucky-Goldstar, LG Cheetahs, and Anyang LG Cheetahs
- Including Daewoo FC, Daewoo Royals, and Pusan Daewoo Royals
- Including Marine Corps
- Including Seoul Police Department
- Including Hyundai Horang-i, and Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
- Including Yukong Elephants, Puchon Yukong, and Bucheon SK
Titles by club
- K League's principle of official statistics is that final club succeeds to predecessor club's history and records.[19]
Titles won by club (%)
Jeonbuk – 8 (21.1%)
Seongnam – 7 (18.4%)
FC Seoul – 6 (15.8%)
Pohang – 5 (13.2%)
Busan – 4 (10.5%)
Suwon Samsung – 4 (10.5%)
Ulsan – 2 (5.3%)
Others – 2 (5.3%)
| Club | Champions | Runners-up | Winning seasons | Runners-up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | 2012, 2016 | ||
| Seongnam FC[lower-alpha 1] | 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006 | 1992, 2007, 2009 | ||
| FC Seoul[lower-alpha 2] | 1985, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2012, 2016 | 1986, 1989, 1993, 2001, 2008 | ||
| Pohang Steelers[lower-alpha 3] | 1986, 1988, 1992, 2007, 2013 | 1985, 1987, 1995, 2004 | ||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 1998, 1999, 2004, 2008 | 1996, 2006, 2014, 2015 | ||
| Busan IPark[lower-alpha 4] | 1984, 1987, 1991, 1997 | 1983, 1990, 1999 | ||
| Ulsan Hyundai[lower-alpha 5] | 1996, 2005 | 1988, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2013, 2019 | ||
| Jeju United[lower-alpha 6] | 1989 | 1984, 1994, 2000, 2010, 2017 | ||
| Hallelujah FC | 1983 | — | ||
| Jeonnam Dragons | — | 1997 | ||
| Incheon United | — | 2005 | ||
| Gyeongnam FC | — | 2018 |
- Including Ilhwa Chunma, Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, and Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
- Including Lucky-Goldstar, LG Cheetahs, and Anyang LG Cheetahs
- Including POSCO Atoms
- Including Daewoo Royals, and Pusan Daewoo Royals
- Including Hyundai Horang-i, and Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
- Including Yukong Elephants, Puchon Yukong, and Bucheon SK
Titles by city / province
- In early years, hometowns of K League clubs were determined, but they were pointless in substance because the clubs played games by going around all stadiums together.
- The current home and away system is being operated since 1987 season.
| City / Province | Titles | Clubs |
|---|---|---|
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) | ||
| FC Seoul (1990, 2010, 2012, 2016) | ||
| Ilhwa Chunma (1993, 1994, 1995) | ||
| Pohang Steelers (1988, 1992, 2007, 2013) | ||
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (2001, 2002, 2003, 2006) | ||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (1998, 1999, 2004, 2008) | ||
| Pusan Daewoo Royals (1991, 1997) | ||
| Ulsan Hyundai (1996, 2005) | ||
| Anyang LG Cheetahs (2000) | ||
| Daewoo Royals (1987) | ||
| Yukong Elephants (1989) |
Titles by region
- In early years, hometowns of K League clubs were determined, but they were pointless in substance because the clubs played games by going around all stadiums together.
- The current home and away system is being operated since 1987 season.
| Region | Titles | City / Province | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeonggi region (Seoul Capital Area) |
(7) Seoul | FC Seoul (1990, 2010, 2012, 2016) | |
| Ilhwa Chunma (1993, 1994, 1995) | |||
| (4) Seongnam | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (2001, 2002, 2003, 2006) | ||
| (4) Suwon | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (1998, 1999, 2004, 2008) | ||
| (1) Anyang | Anyang LG Cheetahs (2000) | ||
| (1) Incheon & Gyeonggi | Yukong Elephants (1989) | ||
| Yeongnam region (Gyeongsang) |
(4) Pohang | Pohang Steelers (1988, 1992, 2007, 2013) | |
| (2) Busan | Pusan Daewoo Royals (1991, 1997) | ||
| (2) Ulsan | Ulsan Hyundai (1996, 2005) | ||
| (1) Busan & Gyeongnam | Daewoo Royals (1987) | ||
| Honam region (Jeolla) |
(8) Jeonbuk | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) | |
See also
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