[Official] JejuSK's goal has become thicker... 'Signing GK Heo Ja-woong' fills the gap left by An Chan-gi's enlistment

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Professional soccer K League 1 club JejuSK FC has successfully strengthened its goalkeeper roster.

JejuSK officially announced on the 16th that it had signed goalkeeper Heo Ja-woong (28) from Cheonan City FC.

JejuSK is currently one of the teams with a solid goalkeeper lineup in K League 1. While starting goalkeeper Kim Dong-jun firmly holds the number one position, An Chan-gi, who played for Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) team, stands as a reliable backup supporting Kim Dong-jun.

Additionally, the club is intensively developing promising young goalkeepers from its youth system, Ju Seung-min and Heo Jae-won, to maximize its goalkeeper strength.

However, an unexpected variable has emerged. An Chan-gi, who passed the '2026 2nd National Military Service Special Duty' selection, is set to enlist on August 3. To fill this gap, JejuSK signed Heo Ja-woong.

JejuSK explained, "The season is a long race. The importance of backup goalkeepers due to injuries and rotation cannot be overstated. We signed Heo Ja-woong to cover the void left by An Chan-gi's enlistment and to add weight to our goalkeeper lineup."

Heo Ja-woong was once a promising young goalkeeper. During his time at Cheongju University, he led the team to win the 2019 U-League regional championship for fewest goals conceded and the spring tournament title, earning a spot on the 2019 U-23 national team. At the U-23 level, he was recognized for his potential, competing alongside An Chan-gi, An Jun-soo (Kim Cheon (SVP)), and Song Beom-geun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors).

After joining Seongnam FC in the 2020 season, Heo Ja-woong continued to grow through a loan spell at Busan Transportation Corporation (K League 3). Following his move to Cheonan City FC of K League 2 for the 2025 season, he finally made his professional debut after waiting patiently. He appeared in 24 matches, adding experience to his potential. Although he conceded 40 goals, he recorded eight clean sheets, proving his strength in shot-stopping.

With a sturdy physique of 185cm and 70kg and excellent shot-stopping ability, Heo Ja-woong is expected to make JejuSK's goal even more formidable as a worthy competitor.

Head coach Sergio Costa stated through the club, "With An Chan-gi approaching enlistment, strengthening the goalkeeper position was essential. We expect Heo Ja-woong's arrival to bring a good balance between new and existing goalkeepers at JejuSK."

Heo Ja-woong shared his thoughts upon joining: "I am truly happy to join JejuSK. The club has an excellent goalkeeper like Kim Dong-jun, as well as promising young goalkeepers Ju Seung-min and Heo Jae-won. While playing time is important, it is crucial to inject a healthy sense of tension for the team's development. As this is my first experience in the top division, I have high expectations."

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