On 15 January 2019, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors officially signed Moon Sun-min.[70] Moon Sun-min came to Jeonbuk as he was traded against Lee Jae-sung of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who moved to the opposite direction.[71] His departure from Incheon United disappointed the club’s supporters.[72] Upon joining Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, he said joining the club would help him develop as a player and playing in the AFC Champions League.[73] Moon later cited lack of recognition from Paulo Bento was reason of the transfer.[74]