[Official] Nam Tae-hee leaves K League for Australia... "Jeju is my second home; I am grateful for the love I received over two years"

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Veteran striker Nam Tae-hee (35) is leaving JejuSK to embark on a new challenge in Australia.

On the 25th, Jeju shared the news of his departure via the club's social media channels.

A former member of the South Korean national team, Nam made his professional debut with Valenciennes in France and spent most of his career playing in Qatar. He played for Yokohama F. Marinos during the 2023–2024 season and wore the Jeju jersey in 2024, experiencing his first K League campaign.

In the 2024 season, Nam recorded three assists in eight matches, followed by six goals and four assists in 37 games during the 2025 season, maintaining consistent performance. His record for the 2026 season stands at one goal in 16 matches. Across three K League seasons, he has accumulated 61 appearances, seven goals, and seven assists.

Jeju stated, "Nam joined Jeju with a surprise announcement two years ago, demonstrating not only exceptional skill but also a sense of responsibility that prioritized the team at every moment." The club added, "Especially whenever the team faced crises, he proved himself as the veteran and ace we expected, delivering sharp plays and high-quality goals."

The club further explained, "Therefore, this parting during the season was by no means an easy decision for us. Although we wished to keep him, after sincere and lengthy discussions, we decided to respect Nam's wishes, his future path, and his new beginnings."

Jeju continued, "We deeply appreciate the sincerity and dedication he has shown for Jeju and will forever remember every moment we shared together. We sincerely wish happiness and good fortune to Nam Tae-hee and his family in their future endeavors."

Nam's new club is Brisbane Roar of the Australian A-League. Brisbane Roar also officially announced the signing of Nam, a former South Korean national team player.

Through the club, Nam left a farewell message to fans. He said, "Although it was a short time, I feel truly grateful for the immense support and love I received. It is very sad, but I made this choice to pursue another challenge. Even in Australia, I will Han Guk-eul (CEO) and always represent Jeju with good performances," he promised.

He added, "It is incredibly sad and heartbreaking to think that I can no longer play in front of Jeju fans. I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming love and support I received over two years." He also expressed appreciation, saying, "Due to regional characteristics, I will never forget the fans who traveled to away games despite the difficulties to cheer us on."

He continued, "The players are all aware of this. That is why I am working hard. I hope they continue to support me as they have done so far, giving me strength like they always have. Although I am leaving, Jeju remains my second home. Whenever I return to Korea, I will definitely visit the stadium to cheer. Thank you all for everything."

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