'A lot of numbers' This time, it's an issue with the whiteboard operation instruction...Director Lee Jung-hyo, no matter what anyone says, is the 'unique character' of the K League

'A lot of numbers' This time, it's an issue with the whiteboard operation instruction...Director Lee Jung-hyo, no matter what anyone says, is the 'unique character' of the K League

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Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo, who settled as an icon of the K League, created a big issue with "whiteboard" this time.

Lee held up a whiteboard from the bench during the 15th round match of Hana Bank K League 1 2025 against Gangwon FC held at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on Saturday. It was a whiteboard with brief operational instructions of "4-3-3" and "a lot of numbers."

Gwangju led the match but failed to score a goal. Rather, the team lost 0-1 after allowing Kim Dong-hyun to score the winning goal on a penalty kick in the extra time of the second half. It was a match that lacked offense and scoring ability.

In a situation where a goal is needed, Lee once again drew attention with his rare performance of instructing operation of the whiteboard. Lee holding a whiteboard has become a hot topic not only in the field but also online. Sky Sports, a broadcasting station, uploaded the video, calling him the "Golden Bell coach who is the world's most challenging."

Usually, the command tower on the bench shouts loudly during a match. In overseas soccer, you can sometimes see a scene where players write tactical changes on paper and deliver them to players. However, it is not easy to see Lee asking players to move through the whiteboard. It was an episode that gave a glimpse of director Lee's unique personality.

Coach Lee felt the need for a whiteboard in the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation Champions League Elite (ACLE). This is because the operation instruction was not carried out smoothly due to the tremendous cheers of the Al Hilal home crowd. Coach Lee first took out the whiteboard from the Pohang Steelers on the 18th, and in the match against Gangwon, it was captured on the broadcast screen and attracted more attention.

After the game, Lee left a brief explanation, saying, "Plan for games and movements is already set. I summarized it and showed it to you. I told you to move as it is." 스포츠토토

Since becoming the head coach of Gwangju, Lee has steadily produced results. He was promoted to the K-League 2 title in his first year in 2022, was the runner-up in the K-League 1 in 2023, and emerged as the best leader in the K-League through the ACLE sensation last year and this year. Sometimes he is criticized for his excessive words and actions, but he has become a representative figure of the K-League by building a unique character. He also confirmed Lee's popularity through the whiteboard operation instruction.