Lee Joo-hyun of the 'Verified Next Generation GK' joins Jeonbuk, the defending champion, saying, "Joining the most prestigious K-League... "It feels like a dream"

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K League 1 defending champion Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC recruited 'next-generation gatekeeper' Lee Joo-hyun (27).

Jeonbuk said in a press release on the 6th that it has recruited goalkeeper Lee Ju-hyun, who was from Bucheon FC1995 and played a brilliant role in Gimcheon Sangmu in the 2025 season.

Lee Ju-hyun said through the club, "It's like a dream to join Jeonbuk, the best club in Korea. "I look forward to the moment when I play with Jeonju-sung's hot heat on my back," he said. "I will firmly protect the back door so that Jeonbuk can achieve its second consecutive K-League victory and 11th championship."

According to the club, recruitment of Lee Ju-hyun plans to strengthen the goalkeeper position and build a stable goalkeeper depth at the same time.

Jeonbuk already has national goalkeeper Song Bum-keun (28). On top of that, with the addition of verified next-generation gatekeeper Lee Ju-hyun, the team will build the back door of the highest level in K League 1.

Lee Ju-hyun, who boasts a solid physique of 188cm and 82kkg, is strong in stable defensive reading and excellent catching ability.

Lee Ju-hyun, who made his professional debut in Bucheon in 2019, grew up steadily in K League 2, and his skills were in full bloom after joining Gimcheon in 2024.

In particular, he proved his talent by playing in 14 games in the K League 1 stage in the 2025 season, allowing only 15 runs, recording a low run rate of one point per game and five clean sheets per game.

It's a reunion with a teacher. Lee Joo-hyun was with current Jeonbuk coach Chung Jung-yong during his time in Gimcheon. The club said, "Lee Joo-hyun was selected as Jeonbuk's next-generation gatekeeper because of his high understanding of his teacher Chung Jung-yong's tactics and his ability to handle aerial balls using his tall height."

In addition, Jeonbuk added, "Lee Joo-hyun is expected to add stability not only in his excellent defense ability but also in the build-up situation based on his long arms and fast reflexes."

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