[2] The 16 participating teams were divided into two groups, the top eight and the bottom eight, after playing each other once.
The exact matches are determined upon the league table at the time of the split.
When the first round and semi-final matches were finished as draws, their winners were decided on the regular season rankings without extra time and the penalty shoot-out.
[4] Gimhae FC won 2–1 on aggregate.
When the match was finished as a draw, both clubs remained in their respective leagues.