Who will follow Yang Min-hyeok and Han Hyun-seo? Voting begins for K League's young players to face Manchester City... with competitors including Shin Min-ha and Jo Sang-hyeok

Published:2026.07.01 ・ 09:47

Lee Wonhee

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Team K League Coupang Play Young Player candidates. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League

Who will be the K League prospect facing the prestigious English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester City this year?

The Korea Professional Football League announced today that fan voting to select the Coupang Play Young Player (hereinafter 'Coupang Young Player') for Team K League participating in the '2026 Coupang Play Series' will begin at 9 a.m. on the 1st.

Voting will be conducted for 12 players aged 22 and under from each of the 12th clubs recommended by all K League 1 teams. In 2024, Yang Min-hyeok was given this opportunity. At the time, Yang Min-hyeok delivered outstanding performances and received clear recognition. After transferring to England's Tottenham, he has gained European league experience, including a loan spell in the Championship (second division). In 2025, Han Hyun-seo was selected as the 'Coupang Young Player' and showcased his abilities.

This year's candidates are Shin Min-ha (Gangwon), Park Sung-hyun (Gwangju), Kim Ju-chan (Gimcheon), Kim Min-su (Daejeon), Sung Shin (Bucheon), Son Jeong-beom (Seoul), Chae Hyun-woo (Anyang), Jung Jae-sang (Ulsan), Park Kyung-seop (Incheon), Choi Woo-jin (Jeonbuk), Kwon Gi-min (Jeju), and Jo Sang-hyeok (Pohang).

Among them, the one player selected by fans will be chosen as the 'Coupang Young Player' and join Team K League.

The league explained that voting will take place via the Coupang Play mobile app from 9 a.m. on July 1 until midnight on the 10th. During this period, each ID can vote once for one candidate.

Meanwhile, the first match of the '2026 Coupang Play Series' between Team K League and Manchester City will be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 5. Detailed information, including ticket sales, will be announced later on Coupang Play.

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Who will follow Yang Min-hyeok and Han Hyun-seo? Voting begins for K League's young players to face Manchester City... with competitors including Shin Min-ha and Jo Sang-hyeok

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