Chuncheon Citizen FC Unveils Tiger Mascot Chuni
The name, chosen from about 100 fan entries, combines the Korean characters for "spring" and "benefit." The club plans to use the mascot at home games and on merchandise starting next year.
Chuncheon Citizen FC has unveiled its tiger mascot, Chuni, for the first time. According to the Kangwon Domin Ilbo, the club introduced Chuni to fans on October 31 at its 2026 K3 League home season finale (Round 25) against Busan Transportation Corporation FC at the Chuncheon Songam Sports Town Main Stadium.
The name was chosen through a fan contest. From about 100 entries, the club picked a name that combines chun (春, spring) and i (利, benefit). It carries the meaning of sharing the warmth of spring and its benefits with everyone. In the mascot's backstory, Chuni is a tiger that lived on Samaksan Mountain and became a fan of the club after hearing the cheers from the stadium.
Starting next year, the club plans to feature Chuni at home games, in community activities and on social media. It also plans to release content and merchandise using Chuni.
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- 강원도민일보 · 춘천시민축구단 마스코트 ‘춘이’ 공개kado.net
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