Choi Woo-jin (; born 18 July 2004) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a Left back for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K League 1.
Club career He joined Incheon United in 2022.
He joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2025.
2026 Asian Games military exemption controversy Choi sparked controversy after posting an Instagram Reel following his exemption from mandatory military service for winning a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The Reel was criticized for evoking memories of the 25th Infantry Division’s DMZ landmine explosion incident. Netizens condemned Choi with comments such as, “You're a piece of shit, not even worthy of being called food waste” and “You fucking immature idiot”. Choi denied the allegations, saying that he was recreating a meme circulating overseas and apologized for his actions. The incident resulted in lawmakers calling for the military service benefit granted for Asian Games gold medals to be reconsidered.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueKorean FA CupAsiaPlay-offsTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIncheon United2023K League 1510021—72202426020——280Total311202100352Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors2025K League 11202000—140Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B2025K3 League40———40Career total471402100532
Honours Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors K League 1: 2025 Korean FA Cup: 2025
South Korea U23 Asian Games: 2026
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