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Gwangju FC Unveils 'Bitgoeul'-Inspired 2026 Third Uniform, 'Afterimages of Light'
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Gwangju FC Unveils 'Bitgoeul'-Inspired 2026 Third Uniform, 'Afterimages of Light'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K League 1 club Gwangju FC has revealed its new third uniform for the 2026 season, named 'AFTERIMAGE OF LIGHT'.
  • The uniform design incorporates the identity of 'Bitgoeul,' a nickname for Gwangju, symbolizing 'afterimages of light'.
  • The team will wear the new kit for their upcoming matches against Incheon on the 23rd and Seoul on the 30th.

Gwangju FC, a team in South Korea's K League 1, has unveiled its distinctive third uniform for the 2026 season, a design that pays homage to the city's nickname, 'Bitgoeul,' meaning 'city of light'. The new kit, officially titled 'AFTERIMAGE OF LIGHT,' aims to capture the essence of this moniker.

This marks the second consecutive year the club has introduced a third uniform, following their debut of such a kit last season. The collaboration with sports brand Golf Studio, the club's kit partner, has resulted in a design that reflects the city's identity and the team's aspirations.

The 'AFTERIMAGE OF LIGHT' uniform will make its debut on the field during Gwangju FC's upcoming matches. Fans can expect to see the team sporting the new kit against Incheon United on August 23rd and against FC Seoul on August 30th, adding a unique visual element to these league encounters.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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