Park Jae-yong is in form at exactly the right time for Seoul E-Land, but he is not getting carried away by the scoring chart. After finding the net against Paju Frontier, the forward made it clear that the team’s promotion push matters more than any individual prize.
Star News reported on 24 August that Park scored Seoul E-Land’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Mokdong Stadium the previous day. The result kept the club in second place in K League 2, but it also left plenty still to play for.
The key moment against Paju Frontier
The match was Seoul E-Land’s Round 23 fixture in Hana Bank K League 2 2026. Paju Frontier led before Park levelled the game in the 59th minute, according to Star News.
That goal earned Seoul E-Land a point rather than all three. It was a useful rescue, but the club will know a draw does not close the gap at the top by itself.
Seoul E-Land now have 41 points and sit second in the table. They are three points behind leaders Suwon Samsung, as reported by Star News.
Park’s run keeps growing
Park’s strike was not a one-off. Star News says it was his fifth consecutive match with a goal contribution, meaning he has either scored or assisted in each of those games.
For the league season, he has nine goals and four assists. That is a strong return from the 26-year-old forward and puts him in the conversation around the division’s leading scorers.
Still, this is not a story about Park chasing numbers at all costs. His message after the draw was simple: Seoul E-Land’s bigger target comes first.
Promotion is the main target
According to Star News, Park said he is prioritising promotion over the scoring title. He identified Suwon FC’s Frizo as the current leader in the scoring race.
That context matters. Park is producing goals, but he is not presenting the individual battle as Seoul E-Land’s main mission. The club’s position near the top means every remaining league match carries weight in the promotion race.
A promotion campaign is about more than one forward’s finishing. Park’s recent contributions can help, but Seoul E-Land will need results across the group if they are to turn their league position into promotion.
The 20-win mark
Star News reports that Seoul E-Land set a pre-season target of 20 wins. Park said the team are aiming to win around seven of their remaining 10 matches to get there.
That gives the run-in a clear number for supporters to follow. The team currently have 10 fixtures left, based on the target described in the report, and the margin at the top is still only three points.
The draw with Paju Frontier did not derail the push, but it did mean Seoul E-Land missed the chance to take maximum points from this round. From here, turning close matches into wins will be crucial.
What remains open
There is no confirmed outcome yet in either race. Park is not the league’s confirmed top scorer, and Seoul E-Land are not promoted. Both are targets rather than completed achievements.
What is confirmed is the current picture: Park has nine league goals and four assists, Seoul E-Land are second on 41 points, and Suwon Samsung are three points ahead. Park’s next chance to add to that run will also be another chance for his club to push towards the 20-win target.
For now, the forward’s stance is clear. Personal goals are welcome, but promotion is the prize Seoul E-Land are chasing.