Seongnam FC is a South Korean professional football club based in Seongnam, South Korea, who currently play in the K-League. Seongnam FC participated under the name of Ilhwa chunma from 1993âÂÂ94 Asian Club Championship and won the title in their second season in the Asia. Their first Asian game was against Kedah FA of Malaysia.
Since Asian Club Championship renamed as AFC Champions League, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma was close to win the title again in 2004 AFC Champions League, but massive 0âÂÂ5 loss to Ittihad FC in 2nd leg of the final costs them the title and made the legendary coach, Cha Kyung-bok to resign.
After the shocking defeat in 2004, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma moved their home games to Tancheon Stadium and has been built a strong home record. By the end of their latest participation in the 2015 AFC Champions League, they recorded 14 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss out of 19 games.