Soccer J1 Sagan Tosu announced on the 20th that Kim Myung-hwi will retire only this season.
This season, Kin actively utilized youth graduates and new players from J2 to lead the team to 7th place, the first single ranking in four years.
On the other hand, it was pointed out that there was power harassment other than being punished by the Japan Football Association as well as being suspended from commanding qualifications for three games by the club for having swept a player and overturned in practice in late June. The accusation statement arrived and the J League was investigating.
According to the team, it was a policy to continue to cast Kin.
It is said that he was resigned due to an offer from Director Kin this month while the results of the investigation were not available.
Through the club, Kin said, "This season, players, staff and supporters have been able to play the best games over and over again and win a lot. Because of my immaturity as a leader, a lot. We apologize for any inconvenience and concern that we have caused. "
Sagan Tosu will proceed with the selection of a successor director and announce it as soon as it is decided.