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Gwangyang Football Stadium, affectionately nicknamed “Dragon Dungeon” (드래곤 던전), is a fortress-like football-specific stadium located at 1318-2 Jung-dong, in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is the iconic and intimidating home of Jeonnam Dragons, renowned for its unique design and passionate atmosphere.
Full Address: 1318-2 Jung-dong, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
Country: South Korea
Location: Gwangyang City, South Jeolla Province
Construction Started: 1992
Opened: 4 March 1993
Capacity: 13,000 spectators
Main Use: Football
Nickname: Dragon Dungeon (드래곤 던전)
Primary Tenant: Jeonnam Dragons
The stadium’s identity is forged by its sole tenant, the Jeonnam Dragons, a club with a proud history of cup success.
Foundation & Early Years: Founded in 1994, the Dragons entered the K League 1 (top flight) in 1995. They quickly established themselves not as regular title contenders, but as cup specialists.
Historic Cup Dynasty: The Dragons have won the Korean FA Cup a record 5 times (1997, 2006, 2007, 2021, 2023). Their first cup triumph in 1997 announced their arrival as a force, and their recent back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2023 (the latter as a K League 2 club) have revived their legendary cup pedigree. This incredible record has earned them the nickname “The King of Cups.”
Opened in 1993, Gwangyang Stadium is one of South Korea’s most distinctive and feared football venues, thanks to its unique architecture.
The “Dungeon” Design: Unlike typical bowl-shaped stadiums, it is built into the side of a hill. Spectators enter at the top of the stands and descend downwards. The playing field is situated below ground level, with high, steep concrete walls rising on all four sides.
Atmospheric Intensity: This design creates an incredibly intimate and intimidating environment. The steep stands place fans directly on top of the pitch, and the enclosed concrete walls trap and amplify the noise generated by the Dragons’ passionate supporters, making it a notoriously difficult away venue.
Pure Football Venue: It is a pure football stadium with no running track, maximizing the proximity of fans to the action and reinforcing its fortress-like reputation.
While the core structure remains iconic, the stadium has seen updates to maintain its functionality.
Historic Matches: It has hosted countless memorable K League and Korean FA Cup matches, including dramatic cup victories celebrated by the Dragons’ faithful.
Renovations: Key upgrades over the years have included:
Seating: Replacement of original benches with individual plastic seats in the Dragons’ signature orange and black colors.
Pitch & Facilities: Regular maintenance of the grass pitch and updates to player facilities and floodlighting.
Roof Addition: A partial roof was added to the main stand to provide shelter for fans.
Preserved Character: Crucially, all renovations have preserved the stadium’s unique underground “Dungeon” character, which is central to its identity and lore.
The stadium remains a must-visit landmark for any football fan in Korea, offering one of the most authentic and intense atmospheres in Asian football.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
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.
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2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
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In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
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Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
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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.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
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