Korea Sweeps Badminton World Tour Finals; President Lee Jae-myung Showers Praise

In an unprecedented sweep, Korean badminton players took home all the major titles at the BWF World Tour Finals, completing an outstanding year for the sport in their home country. President Lee Jae-myung, praising their historic victories, took to social media to express his admiration for their achievements.

“The whole world is expressing wonder and praise for the achievements of our players… I cannot be more proud,” he said, adding that 2025 would go down in history as the ‘Year of Badminton in Korea.'”

President Lee Jae-myung

Unbeatable Korea at the Finals

Korea’s dominance in the finals, held in Hangzhou, China, was cemented with the following victories:

• Women’s doubles: Baek Hana and Lee So-hee (Incheon International Airport) defeated Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto 2-0.
• Women’s singles: ‘Shuttlecock Empress’ Ahn Se-young (Samsung Life Insurance) won an injured leg, defeating Wang Ziyi (China) 2-1.
• Men’s doubles: Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae (Samsung Life Insurance) defeated China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 2-0.

Ahn Se-young Sets New Records

Ahn Se-young’s triumphant season has set new records. She claimed her 11th championship title of the year, equaling the record for most wins in a season for both men and women. She finished with an unimaginable win rate of 94.8%, losing only 4 out of 77 matches, and pocketed $1,003,175 in prize money.

President Lee:”Enjoy the Joy of Victory”

“There must have been countless sweat, tears, and fierce battles with oneself to get to this point,” Lee said. “Today, let go of all your burdens and enjoy the joy of victory to your heart’s content.”

FAQs

Who are the Korean badminton players who won at the BWF World Tour Finals?

Baek Hana, Lee So-hee, Ahn Se-young, Kim Won-ho, and Seo Seung-jae.

How many titles did Korea win at the BWF World Tour Finals?

All five major titles (one each in men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles).

Did you know? This is the first time in history that a single country has swept all major titles at the BWF World Tour Finals.

Pro tip: Keep an eye out for Ahn Se-young in the 2026 season. She’s showing no signs of slowing down!

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