# South Korean players at FC Midtjylland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-players-at-fc-midtjylland
> Updated: 2026-09-02T04:34:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

South Korean players have increasingly integrated into the Danish club FC Midtjylland. In late August 2026, striker Cho Gue-sung helped the team secure a place in the UEFA Conference League group stage after scoring a header in a 4-1 playoff victory against HNK Rijeka.

Following this success, midfielder Hong Hyun-seok joined the club on a one-year loan from German side Mainz 05. Hong expressed interest in winning the league title and competing in the Conference League alongside his national teammate, Cho Gue-sung.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Hong Hyun-seok joins FC Midtjylland on loan from Mainz

South Korean midfielder Hong Hyun-seok has joined Danish club FC Midtjylland on a one-year loan from Mainz 05, reuniting with national teammate Cho Gue-sung.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-hyun-seok-joins-fc-midtjylland-on-loan-from-mainz

### 2026-08-27: Cho Gue-sung leads FC Midtjylland to Conference League group stage

Cho Gue-sung scored a header to lead FC Midtjylland to a 4-1 victory over HNK Rijeka, securing their advancement to the UEFA Conference League group stage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cho-gue-sung-leads-fc-midtjylland-to-conference-league-group-stage

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