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National Team Call-Up Lee Ki-hyuk Nominated for K League May Player of the Month
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National Team Call-Up Lee Ki-hyuk Nominated for K League May Player of the Month

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lee Ki-hyuk, who was surprisingly selected for the national team, is among the nominees for the K League's May Player of the Month award.
  • He faces competition from teammates Kim Dae-won and Kim Hyung-geun, along with Tiago from Jeonbuk.
  • The award considers performances from K League 1 rounds 11 to 15.

Lee Ki-hyuk, a player recently called up to the national team, has been nominated for the K League's May Player of the Month award, marking a significant recognition for the young talent. This nomination comes as a surprise, highlighting his recent impact on the field.

Lee is competing against his own teammates, Kim Dae-won and Kim Hyung-geun, as well as Tiago from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The selection process for the award, presented by EA SPORTS, covers matches from K League 1 rounds 11 through 15. Lee Ki-hyuk has been a consistent presence in all of Gangwon FC's matches during this period, contributing to the team's undefeated streak.

His inclusion in the national squad and the Player of the Month nomination underscore a rapid rise in his career. The K League will announce the winner after evaluating the players' performances and contributions during the specified matchdays.

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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.