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Address: 1318-2 Jung-dong, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Country: South Korea
Capacity: 13,496
Opened: March 4, 1993
Construction Started: 1992
Main use: Football
Tenants: Jeonnam Dragons
Gwangyang Football Stadium, infamously nicknamed the “Dragon Dungeon” (드래곤 던전), is the dedicated and atmospheric home of Jeonnam Dragons. Constructed in just under a year from 1992 to 1993, it opened on March 4, 1993. Located in the industrial city of Gwangyang in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), it was one of South Korea’s earliest football-specific stadiums built for a professional club.
True to its nickname, the stadium is renowned throughout the K League for being one of the most challenging and intimidating away venues, thanks to its unique design and passionate local support.
The stadium’s design is the key to its fearsome reputation:
The “Dungeon” Effect: It is famously built below ground level, with the pitch situated significantly lower than the surrounding area. Fans look down onto the playing field from the top of the stands, creating a feeling of watching a battle in an arena or pit—the source of the “Dungeon” moniker.
Proximity and Steepness: The stands are exceptionally steep and very close to the touchlines, amplifying crowd noise and making fans feel on top of the action.
Industrial Backdrop: Located near Gwangyang’s massive steelworks, the setting adds to its gritty, formidable character.
The stadium is the fortress of Jeonnam Dragons, a club founded in 1994, a year after the stadium opened.
Early History: They played their first K League 1 match in 1995 and quickly established an identity as a tough, resilient side.
Cup Kings: The Dragons are legendary cup specialists. They won their first Korean FA Cup in 1997, a tradition they have upheld with multiple cup victories (including notable wins in 2006, 2007, and 2021). Their success in knockout tournaments is often forged in the cauldron-like atmosphere of their home ground.
Fan Culture: The Dragons’ supporters are known for their passionate and unwavering loyalty, filling the Dungeon with noise and color, especially for cup ties and important league matches.
The Gwangyang Football Stadium is an icon in Korean football. It represents a departure from the large, multi-purpose athletic stadiums common in the 1980s and early 90s, prioritizing fan atmosphere and club identity.
Tactical Advantage: Its unique design is often cited as a genuine tactical advantage, with visiting teams struggling to adapt to the unusual visual perspective and intense pressure.
Cult Status: It holds a cult status among football fans in Korea. An away trip to the “Dragon Dungeon” is considered a rite of passage.
Community Symbol: For Gwangyang, a city defined by industry, the stadium is a massive source of local pride and identity, providing a fierce and distinct home for its team.
Gwangyang Football Stadium is more than a stadium; it is a footballing character in its own right. It stands as a testament to how unique architecture and passionate support can create one of the most iconic and feared home grounds in Asian football.
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Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
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Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
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