The former South Korean head coach of the Vietnam national team unexpectedly parted ways with a V.League club.

Following the 2025/26 season, Ninh Binh Club officially parted ways parted with coach Bae Ji-won, closing two months of work for the South Korean strategist at the ancient capital team.

Ninh Binh Club has officially ended its journey with coach Bae Ji-won after the 2025/26 season concluded season. This decision marks the end of the South Korean strategist's two-month stint at the ancient capital club, amid a relatively successful season for the team.

On June 16, the official website of Ninh Binh Club confirmed the departure of coach Bae Ji-won. The club expressed gratitude to the 1973-born manager and acknowledged his contributions during the final push of the season. "Although his time with us was not long, he left a positive mark through his dedication and significant professional contributions," the club wrote.

Coach Bae Ji-won joined Ninh Binh in mid-April 2026 and was registered in the role of head coach. However, in the early stages, Technical Director Vu Tien Thanh remained the main person in charge of professional matters. Nonetheless, the South Korean strategist still made a certain impression during his short working during his short at the team.

In 7 matches leading Ninh Binh, coach Binh, Ji-won helped the team secure 4 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. By round 25 of the V.League, when coach Chu Dinh Nghiem took over the team, Mr. Bae switched to the role of fitness coach before officially departing fitness coach after the season concluded.

The fact]}The coach Chu Dinh Nghiem brought along his familiar team which10]}which made the future of coach Bae Ji-won predictable early on. Nevertheless, the South Korean strategist's contributions to Ninh Binh's impressive achievements, the South Korean strateg. The ancient capital team finished third in the V.League and was runner-up in the National Cup for the 2025/26 season.

Before coming to Ninh Binh, coach Bae Ji-won was widely known to Vietnamese fans as the close fitness assistant of coach Park Hang-seo assistant of coach during the successful period of 2018. After working in Hong Kong and The Cong - Viettel, he continued to leave his mark on a short but memorable journey with Ninh Binh Club.