K League 1 standouts
1 breakout and 4 first senior seasons in the K League 1, ranked by the jump in game time — refreshed nightly as matchdays land.
| Player | Club | Age | Type | Game time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Tae-Hwan Centre-back |  Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 26 | Breakout | 40% ↑ was 9% |
| H. Kim Central midfielder |  Pohang Steelers | 20 | First senior season | 22% |
| J. Son Central midfielder |  FC Seoul | 18 | First senior season | 22% |
| Gi-min Kwon Centre-back |  Jeju United FC | 20 | First senior season | 13% |
| Kim Yong-Wook Centre-back |  Gwangju FC | 19 | First senior season | 12% |