Gyeongnam FC is a professional football club based in Changwon, South Korea, competing in the K League 2, the second tier of South Korean football. Their home matches are played at the Changwon Football Center. Founded in 2006, the club's colors are red and black. Under the ownership of the Gyeongnam Province government and led by head coach Seol Ki-hyeon, the team represents a major regional force. The club was established to promote football in the Gyeongnam region, with the name simply denoting its provincial roots. Their peak era arrived in 2017 when they won the K League 2 title, earning promotion to the top flight. The following year, led by star striker Marcão, they finished as stunning runners-up in the K League 1 and reached the Korean FA Cup final, creating a fairytale season. In the modern era, after relegation, they remain a consistent playoff contender in K League 2, building around a mix of experienced domestic players and strategic foreign signings. The club enjoys a passionate local fanbase known for creating a vibrant atmosphere at their compact stadium. Gyeongnam FC stands as a club with a memorable top-flight challenge and continues to strive for a return to the highest level.