Yongin City, Yongin FC Takes Second Shot at K League 2 'Friendly Club of the Year' Award

Yongin Ranks Second in First Attempt in June
Fan Satisfaction Survey and Autograph Sessions Receive Praise
Public Voting Open on Official K League App 'KICK' from September 8 to 10

Yongin FC, a citizen club established in January this year, is aiming for its second win in the K League 2 'Friendly Club Award'. After placing second in the first round of awards in June, the club is once again competing for the title of the league’s top fan-friendly club.

Dream Football Clinic in progress with Yongin FC. Provided by Yongin City.

Gyeonggi Yongin Special City (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on September 8 that Yongin FC has been nominated for the K League 2 'Friendly Club Award,' organized by the Korea Professional Football League, and that a public vote to select the final winner is now underway.

The Friendly Club Award is granted four times a year to the most outstanding fan-friendly club among the league’s 17 member clubs, based on a comprehensive evaluation of their communication with spectators and engagement in local community activities.

In this evaluation, Yongin FC scored highly for its fan-friendly initiatives, community engagement programs, and efforts to improve the spectator experience, earning a spot among the top five clubs selected for public voting.

To address the challenges faced by a newly created club, Yongin FC conducted a fan satisfaction survey and identified eight key improvement areas, including ticketing and information, transportation and parking, seating and facilities, food options, and more. The survey results have been reflected in the actual operation of home games, leading to higher spectator satisfaction.

The club has also expanded opportunities for fans to engage with the team in various ways, such as hosting player autograph sessions at every home game and organizing movie screenings for family audiences.

The final winning club will be determined later this month through votes from both journalists and fans. Citizens supporting Yongin FC can cast their votes on the official K League application ‘KICK’ from September 8 to 10.

Students participating in the Dream Football Clinic with Yongin FC are taking a commemorative photo at Yongin Mir Stadium. Provided by Yongin City

A Yongin City official stated, "Yongin FC’s runner-up finish in its first attempt was thanks to the support of our citizens and fans," adding, "We will continue to work closely with citizens and strive to develop into a club for the people of Yongin."

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