Korea’s women’s national badminton team, led by women’s singles world No. 1 An Se-young, who plays for Samsung Life Insurance, won gold at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships.
An Se-young, the world No. 1 in women’s singles badminton, opened this season flawlessly with wins in both international tournaments held in the first month of the year.
World No. 1 An Se-young clinched a 2-1 victory over Michelle Li of Canada Tuesday in the round of 32 at the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, declaring a strong start to 2026.
Korean badminton star An Se-young claimed her record-tying 11th international title of the season on Sunday in China.
Korea badminton star An Se-young has been named the world's top women's singles player for the third straight year. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) recognized An as its Women's Singles Player of the Year.
Singer-turned-actor Yun Chae-kyung, a member of the disbanded girl group April, and badminton star Lee Yong-dae are reportedly in love.
World No. 1 An Se-young captured the women’s singles title at the French Open on Sunday, earning her ninth international victory of the year.
World No. 1 An Se-young finished in second place at the Korea Open on Sunday, coming up short of her eighth victory on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour this season in front of a home crowd.
World No. 1 An Se-young advanced to the women's singles final at the Korea Open on Saturday, reaching the brink of her eighth title on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour this season.
World No. 1 An Se-young reached the semifinals of the Badminton World Federation World Tour event in Korea on Friday, moving within two wins of claiming her eighth international title of the season.
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