1. Early life
Hwang Mun-ki was born on December 8, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. He began his youth football career in 2014, joining the Portuguese club Académica.
2. Club career
Hwang Mun-ki's professional club career has spanned both Portuguese and South Korean football, beginning with Académica de Coimbra before transitioning to the K League with FC Anyang, Gangwon FC, and currently Pyeongchang United.
2.1. Académica
Hwang Mun-ki commenced his professional career at the Portuguese club Académica de Coimbra. He made his professional debut in a Taça da Liga match against Marítimo on September 16, 2015. His Primeira Liga debut came on May 14, 2016, in a match against Tondela, where he played for twenty-five minutes in a 0-2 loss. Following Académica's relegation to LigaPro, Ki became a versatile midfielder for the senior team. Over five years at Académica, he played in a total of 65 matches, including 58 in LigaPro.
2.2. K League career
After his tenure in Portugal, Hwang Mun-ki returned to South Korea to join the K League.
In 2020, he signed with FC Anyang in K League 2, where he made 18 appearances and scored 2 goals during his single season with the club.
In 2021, Hwang Mun-ki moved to Gangwon FC in K League 1. He quickly became a key player, making 30 league appearances and scoring 1 goal in his first season. He also played in two K League promotion-relegation play-off matches, scoring one goal. He continued his strong performance in 2022, playing 34 league matches and scoring 3 goals. In 2023, he made 20 league appearances, and in 2024, he played 36 league matches, scoring 2 goals. Across his time at Gangwon FC, Hwang Mun-ki accumulated 120 league appearances and 6 goals, with a total of 127 matches and 7 goals across all competitions.
As of 2025, Hwang Mun-ki is listed to join Pyeongchang United in the K4 League, reportedly as part of a social service agent draft.
3. International career
Hwang Mun-ki has represented South Korea at various levels. He made three appearances for the South Korea U17 in 2012.
He made his senior debut for the South Korea national team on September 5, 2024, in a World Cup qualifier against the Palestine national team. The match took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and ended in a scoreless draw. Hwang Mun-ki started the game and played for 67 minutes. As of September 10, 2024, he has earned 2 caps for the senior national team, without scoring any goals.
4. Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Académica | 2015-16 | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016-17 | LigaPro | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 19 | 1 | ||
| 2017-18 | LigaPro | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2018-19 | LigaPro | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2019-20 | LigaPro | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 15 | 0 | ||
| Total | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 1 | ||
| FC Anyang | 2020 | K League 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 2 | ||
| Gangwon FC | 2021 | K League 1 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 2 | 1 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2022 | K League 1 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 35 | 3 | |||
| 2023 | K League 1 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | K League 1 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 36 | 2 | |||
| Total | 120 | 6 | 3 | 0 | - | 4 | 1 | 127 | 7 | |||
| Career total | 197 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 210 | 10 | ||
5. Honours
Hwang Mun-ki has received several individual accolades during his career.
Individual
- K League All-Star: 2024
- K League 1 Best XI: 2024
6. Personal life
Information regarding Hwang Mun-ki's personal life, including marriage, family relations, or specific hobbies, is not publicly detailed in the available sources.
7. Legacy and reception
Hwang Mun-ki is recognized for his versatility as a right-back and midfielder, having played a significant role for Gangwon FC in the K League 1. His selection for the K League All-Star team and K League 1 Best XI in 2024 highlights his impactful performance within the league. His recent debut for the South Korea national team in a World Cup qualifier further underscores his standing in South Korean football.