Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B Secures Dominant Victory in 2024 K4 League Season
The 2024 K4 League season has concluded, marking the fifth year of this competitive semi-professional football competition. As the fourth tier of the South Korean men's football pyramid, the league continues to serve as a vital platform for developing talent and providing a pathway to higher professional divisions.
This season was defined by a dominant performance from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B, who secured their first league title and earned a well-deserved promotion to the K3 League for the 2025 season.
ไม่มีภาพประกอบSeason Overview and Competition Format
The 2024 campaign featured 13 participating teams. To ensure fairness and comprehensive competition, the league utilized a double round-robin system during the regular season, meaning every team played each other twice.
While Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B celebrated their championship, the race for the runner-up spot took an unexpected turn. Daejeon Hana Citizen B finished second in the standings; however, due to an announcement made shortly before the season's end, the club will not participate in the 2025 season. Consequently, the promotion play-off—a match between the third-placed K4 team and the 15th-placed K3 team—was contested by Seoul Nowon United instead of the runners-up.
It is important to note that the K4 League currently operates without relegation to the K5 League, which is the amateur tier of South Korean football.
Key Facts
- Champions: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B (1st title)
- Top Goalscorer: Kim Dong-ryul (20 goals)
- Best Player (MVP): Jin Tae-ho
- Promoted Team: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B
- League Structure: 4th tier of South Korean men's football
Team Dynamics and League Changes
The 2024 season saw several shifts in the league's composition. New entries and departures shaped the competitive landscape:
Movement Between Leagues
- Promoted to K3 League: Yeoju FC and Daegu FC B
- Relegated from K3 League: Yangju Citizen
- Newly Joined: Namyangju FC
- Withdrawn/Inactive: Busan IPark Futures, Gangwon FC B, and Yangju Citizen (temporarily)
League Standings Summary
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Qualification/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B | 24 | 17 | 3 | 4 | +30 | 54 | Promoted to K3 League |
| 2 | Daejeon Hana Citizen B | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | +9 | 37 | Dissolved after season |
| 3 | Seoul Nowon United | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | +20 | 34 | Promotion play-off (incl. 9pt deduction) |
| 4 | Jeonju Citizen | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | +7 | 34 | - |
| 5 | Jinju Citizen | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 34 | - |
| 6 | Namyangju FC | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 34 | - |
| 7 | Dangjin Citizen | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | −1 | 34 | - |
| 8 | Geoje Citizen | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | −9 | 34 | - |
| 9 | Pyeongchang United | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | +4 | 32 | - |
| 10 | FC Chungju | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 32 | (incl. 2pt deduction) |
| 11 | Seoul Jungnang | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 26 | (incl. 4pt deduction) |
| 12 | Pyeongtaek Citizen | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | +5 | 25 | - |
| 13 | FC Sejong | 24 | 3 | 18 | 29 | −61 | 12 | - |
Club Locations and Stadiums
The league features teams from various cities across South Korea. Below is a list of the participating clubs and their home venues:
- Daejeon Hana Citizen B: Daejeon World Cup Stadium Auxiliary Stadium (Daejeon)
- Dangjin Citizen: Dangjin Sports Complex (Dangjin)
- FC Chungju: Chungju Tangeum Stadium (Chungju)
- FC Sejong: Sejong Civic Stadium Auxiliary Stadium (Sejong)
- Geoje Citizen: Geoje Stadium (Geoje)
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B: Wanju Stadium (Jeonju)
- Jeonju Citizen: Jeonju Stadium (Jeonju)
- Jinju Citizen: Jinju Stadium (Jinju)
- Namyangju FC: Namyangju
- Pyeongchang United: Jinbu Sports Park (Pyeongchang)
- Pyeongtaek Citizen: Ichung Leports Park (Pyeongtaek)
- Seoul Jungnang: Jungnang Public Ground (Seoul)
- Seoul Nowon United: Nowon Madeul Stadium (Seoul)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 K4 League?
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B won the 2024 season, marking their first league title and securing automatic promotion to the K3 League.
Who was the top scorer in the 2024 season?
Kim Dong-ryul was the league's top goalscorer, finishing the season with 20 goals.
Why didn't the runner-up participate in the promotion play-off?
Although Daejeon Hana Citizen B finished as runners-up, the club announced it would cease operations and not participate in the 2025 season, allowing the third-placed team to take their place in the play-off.
Is there relegation from the K4 League?
At present, there is no relegation from the K4 League to the amateur K5 League.
Which player was named the Best Player of the season?
Jin Tae-ho was awarded the title of Best Player for his performance during the 2024 season.