Spring Festival is a Global Trend
"Agree" Kim Byung-ji and Choi Soon-ho "Spring Festival is a Global Trend"…Different from Rest Period
"Opposition" Jeju General Manager Kim Hyun-hee said, "Important Time for Success. Infrastructure Problems?"
Should the K-League, like the J-League of Japan, hold a spring festival in line with global trends.
In a survey of 24 professional soccer teams conducted by Yonhap News, the pros and cons were neck and neck 50:50. Asan FC in South Chungcheong Province in the K League 2 did not respond.
The investigation was conducted on condition of anonymity, but three representatives of the club unusually allowed the real name report.
Kim Byung-ji, CEO of K League 1 Gangwon FC, Choi Soon-ho, general manager of Suwon FC, and Kim Hyun-hee, general manager of Jeju United.
Their opinions on the Chunchunje were also divided into pros and cons. Their logic was also clear in details such as the length of the break.
Kim Byung-ji and Choi Soon-ho said, "Chunchunje is a global trend. We need to discuss it right now."
CEO Kim and Choi are the ones who sparked the recent discussion on the Chuseok holiday. The two announced the need for the Chuseok holiday in public two days after the J-League confirmed the transition to the Chuseok holiday on April 19.
CEO Kim, who is based in Gangwon, the lowest temperature and most likely sensitive to the discussion, stressed that "it is right to keep up with global trends."
Gangwon, which is based in Chuncheon and Gangneung, is not easy to play winter soccer. Chuncheon is inland in the north, so the temperature drops significantly. Gangneung, which has a high winter temperature because it is a coastal area, is one of the most popular areas.
CEO Kim believes that taking 11 weeks off will help people avoid cold and snowy weather. He also dismissed concerns that visitors will be cut off due to the winter schedule.
This is because we see the advantages of the schedule that takes most of the period from December to February.
Rather, if the season ends in April-July with good weather, you can increase your concentration on the game, he said. "I understand your concerns, but finding a solution is not your homework, not doing anything."
Choi's response also reflects the urgency to introduce the "Chunchun system" immediately like Kim. However, the two sides are completely opposed to the idea of a break period.
Choi stressed that the Chunchun Festival is an irresistible "global standard." "We need to be in time for the international transfer market. International competitions are also held in time for the European Spring Festival, and we have to vacate that period every year," Choi said.
He then pointed out, "Our winter weather is not just Samhan Saon, but warmer."
He also emphasized a "short break." "We can rest from mid-December to the end of January," he said. "If the J-League is resting for 11 weeks, I don't know why they are doing the Spring Festival."
K-League, Are You Ready for Chunchunje?... Jeju General Manager Kim Hyun-hee's 'No'
General manager Kim leads the corporate club Jeju, but he is "for now" against the Chunchunje. He does not deny the necessity of the Chunchunje itself. He is in the position of "lack of preparation."
Kim believes that even if the government decides to implement the autumn system right away, it will have to spend at least four to five years preparing for the actual implementation. Unlike the J-League, which has been providing infrastructure one by one, there are many things to do.
In addition, general manager Kim believes that the current K League is at an important crossroads in terms of box office success.
"It is important to continue the success of the K-League. That is why we need to maintain the Spring and Autumn seasons," he said, expressing the most concern about a decrease in the number of spectators due to cold weather.
Above all, General Manager Kim emphasized that the cost of transitioning to the autumn system, including infrastructure replacement, should be carefully considered.
"This discussion is a topic that cannot be discussed without considering the stadium and training facilities," Kim said. "The reality is that several teams in the first division do not have a training ground to use in spring, summer and autumn, so they go to Namhae, Suncheon, Goseong, and Jeju during the A-match break."
"It is questionable whether K-League teams (Chunchunje City) will be able to secure non-game training facilities in the winter," he said. "When changing the system, we first need to answer whether essential facilities can be prepared in the winter."
He added, "There is a problem to be solved, but I don't think it will be resolved just by making a decision or decision (to switch to the autumn system)."
Unlike general manager Kim, who acknowledged the benefits of the Chunchun Festival, which enhances international competitiveness, some civic clubs said there was "strong opposition" that there was nothing to lose even if they did not do the Chunchun Festival.
Two civic teams maintained the spring and autumn system, suggesting that there would be no continuous difficulties even if it fell apart from the global trend.
"The Federation and Association Should Invest"…The J-League progressed one by one
Some of those who will face difficulties during the autumn festival include fans. In particular, fans in Gangwon Province have to endure the harsh outdoor weather in Gangwon Province.
Jeon In-pyo, chairman of Gangwon Supporters Narsha, also pointed out that the provision of heating facilities is a priority for the transition of the autumn system.
"Wouldn't we need to heat the seats in the stadium, such as heating the heating wires? The Korea Football Association or the Korea Professional Federation should invest that much," Jeon said. "Everland operates a heater zone by installing buildings with heaters outside. It seems that there should also be a facility that can receive hot water."
As Kim Hyun-hee, the general manager, pointed out, fans are also reducing the need for "conversion costs."
The J League dealt with the conversion cost issue head-on.
According to the report released by the J League last month with the announcement of the transition to the autumn system, "For the upcoming 30 years," four subcommittees were operated from six months before the announcement, including marketing, management, soccer, and dasulji.
The J-League, which aims to become the world's best league, has raised 10 billion yen (about 91.4 billion won) in subsidies to transform the autumn system.
A significant portion of the subsidy is expected to be invested to help teams in snowy areas take measures for snow and heating, including air domes.
Regardless of pros and cons, Choi and Kim both expressed concern about whether the transition to the autumn system could align the nation's current computer and accounting systems and league operations, which typically start in January and end in December.
In this regard, the J League, which operated the management subcommittee, reviewed all details such as the management situation and fiscal year change due to the change in the league method. 안전 토토사이트
In the end, Chairman Jeon In-pyo said, "From the perspective of fans, supplementary measures must come out in detail to accept the autumn festival."