2010 K-League
The 2010 edition of the K League was the 28th since its establishment in 1983. The 2010 season was known as Sonata K-League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hyundai Motor Company. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were the defending champions, having won their first title the previous season. The season began on 27 February 2010. The final match was played on 5 December 2010.
K-League Clubs, 2010
| Club | Head Coach | City | Stadium | 2009 season League |
| Busan I'Park |  Hwang Sun-Hong | Busan | Busan Asiad Stadium | 12th |
| Chunnam Dragons | Park Hang-Seo | Gwangyang | Gwang-Yang Stadium | 6th |
| Daegu FC | Lee Young-jin | Daegu | Daegu Stadium Daegu Civil Stadium | 15th |
| Daejeon Citizen | Wang Sun-Jae | Daejeon | Daejeon World Cup Stadium | 9th |
| FC Seoul |  Nelo Vingada | Seoul | Seoul World Cup Stadium | 3rd |
| Gangwon FC | Choi Soon-Ho | Gangneung Chuncheon | Gangneung Stadium Chuncheon Stadium | 13th |
| Gwangju Sangmu | Lee Kang-Jo | Gwangju | Gwangju World Cup Stadium | 11th |
| Gyeongnam FC | Kim Gwi-Hwa | Changwon | Changwon Football Center | 7th |
| Incheon United | Huh Jung-Moo | Incheon | Incheon Munhak Stadium | 5th |
| Jeju United | Park Kyung-Hoon | Seogwipo | Jeju World Cup Stadium | 14th |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Choi Kang-Hee | Jeonju | Jeonju World Cup Stadium | 1st |
| Pohang Steelers |  Park Chang-Hyun | Pohang | Pohang Steel Yard | 2nd |
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | Shin Tae-Yong | Seongnam | Seongnam 2 Stadium | 4th |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Yoon Sung-Hyo | Suwon | Suwon World Cup Stadium | 10th |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Kim Ho-Gon | Ulsan | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium | 8th |
League standing
Positions by matchday
Results
Championship Play-offs
First round
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Second round
----Semi-final
----Final
1st leg----
2nd leg
Top scorers
Regular season
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
| 1 | Yoo Byung-Soo | Incheon United | 22 |
| 2 |  José Ortigoza | Ulsan Hyundai | 17 |
| 3 |  Eninho | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 15 |
| 4 | Kim Young-Hoo | Gangwon FC | 13 |
| 4 | Lúcio | Gyeongnam FC | 13 |
| 4 | Kim Eun-Jung | Jeju United | 13 |
| 7 |  Dejan Damjanovic | FC Seoul | 12 |
| 7 | Lee Dong-Gook | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 12 |
| 9 | Jung Jo-Gook | FC Seoul | 11 |
| 9 | Dženan Radončić | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 11 |
Top assistors
Regular season
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Assists |
| 1 | Koo Ja-Cheol | Jeju United | 11 |
| 2 | Kim Eun-Jung | Jeju United | 9 |
| 3 | Yeom Ki-Hun | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 8 |
| 4 | Dejan Damjanović | FC Seoul | 7 |
| 4 | Choi Tae-Uk | FC Seoul | 7 |
| 4 | Lúcio | Gyeongnam FC | 7 |
| 4 |  Mauricio Molina | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 7 |
| 8 | Park Hee-Do | Busan I'Park | 6 |
| 8 | Eninho | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 6 |
| 8 | Choi Jae-Soo | Ulsan Hyundai | 6 |
Notes:
Stadia
Source: .As of November 7, 2010.
Managerial changes
Awards
K-League Most Valuable Player
- The K-League Most Valuable Player award was won by Kim Eun-jung.
K-League Rookie of the Year
- The K-League Rookie of the Year award was won by Yoon Bit-garam.
K-League Top Scorer
- The K-League Top Scorer award was won by Yoo Byung-soo.
K-League Top Assistor
- The K-League Top Assistor award was won by Koo Ja-cheol.
K-League Best XI
- Goalkeeper: Kim Yong-dae
- Defence: Choi Hyo-jin, Adilson, Ognenovski, Hong Jeong-ho
- Midfield: Koo Ja-cheol, Molina, Eninho, Yoon Bit-garam
- Attack: Kim Eun-jung, Damjanović
K-League Manager of the Year
- The K-League Manager of the Year award was won by Park Kyung-hoon.
K-League Team of the Year
- The K-League Team of the Year award was won by FC Seoul.
K-League Youth Team of the Year
- The K-League Team of the Year award was won by Maetan High School.
K-League Fair Play Award
- The K-League Fair Play award was won by Gangwon FC.
K-League Special Award
- FC Seoul goalkeeper Kim Yong-Dae, Gyeongnam goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji and Daegu FC goalkeeper Baek Min-cheol won the Special award.
'FAN'tastic Player