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Lee Cheong-yong, the captain of the professional soccer team Ulsan, stood tall as the best star in the K-League.
After three years of his return, he was crowned MVP.
Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.
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best star at the K-League awards ceremony with fans for the first time in three years since the spread of COVID-19 was Ulsan's 'Captain' Cheong-Yong Lee.
After winning his first MVP with over 50% support, Lee Chung-yong was the first to turn the ball to his junior Eom Won-sang.
[Lee Cheong-yong/Ulsan Captain: I think the player who would suit this award best would be (Um) Won-sang, who recorded the most goals and assists.
I thank you for always playing hard for the team.]
Lee Cheong-yong, who returned to the K-League three years ago, has been captaining the team since last year and united the team.
While gently approaching his juniors, he elicited a will,
[Lee Cheong-yong: You really have to step on it, you know?
Show me that there is no mercy, okay?]
He played harder than anyone else, but he never lost his composure.
And after the game he was always at the forefront to find the fans.
His attack points this season were only 3 goals and 2 assists, but he showed an exemplary appearance on and off the field, and was honored by giving Ulsan the trophy for the first time in 17 years.
[Lee Cheong-yong / Ulsan Argument: I hope that (you) continue to challenge failure through experience in these difficult times to live.
Just like our Ulsan Hyundai.]
Director Hong Myung-bo, who broke the jinx of Ulsan, the most runner-up team, won the Best Director award for the first time, and the Rookie of the Year award went to Yang Hyun-joon of Gangwon, who scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists.
(Video coverage: Jang Woon-seok, video editing: So Ji-hye)