Korea Open 2026 Final Results: An Se-young Equals 11-Title Record as Kim/Seo Triumph
The Korea Open 2026 final results saw South Korea’s An Se-young equal the record for the most badminton titles won in a single season, while Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae successfully defended their men’s doubles crown in front of home supporters.
An defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the women’s singles final to claim her 11th title of 2026, matching the record she achieved in 2025.
Canada’s Victor Lai captured the men’s singles title, Japan’s Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara won women’s doubles, and China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin completed the list of champions in mixed doubles.
The YEOSU VICTOR Korea Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, concluded on Sunday, November 8, at Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu, South Korea.
Korea Open 2026 Tournament Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | YEOSU VICTOR Korea Open 2026 |
| Dates | November 3–8, 2026 |
| Venue | Jinnam Stadium |
| Location | Yeosu, South Korea |
| Category | HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 |
| Prize Money | US$500,000 |
| Events | Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles |
Korea Open 2026 Final Results – All Five Categories
The tournament ended with two titles for South Korea and one each for Canada, Japan, and China.
Here are the complete results from the five championship matches played on November 8.
| Category | Champions | Runners-up | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Victor Lai (CAN) | Jason Gunawan (HKG) | 21-11, 21-14 |
| Women’s Singles | An Se-young (KOR) | Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) | 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 |
| Men’s Doubles | Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae (KOR) | Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi (JPN) | 21-12, 20-22, 21-19 |
| Women’s Doubles | Rui Hirokami / Sayaka Hobara (JPN) | Kim Yu-jung / Lee Yu-lim (KOR) | 21-18, 21-18 |
| Mixed Doubles | Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (CHN) | Gao Jiaxuan / Wu Mengying (CHN) | 21-16, 21-13 |
Women’s Singles: An Se-young Matches Historic 11-Title Season
South Korean superstar An Se-young delivered another memorable performance to defeat long-time rival Akane Yamaguchi in three games, securing her third Korea Open women’s singles title.
Playing in front of a packed home crowd, the world No. 1 began confidently and took the opening game 21-12.
Yamaguchi responded with her trademark speed, defensive skills, and clever shot variation to win the second game 21-15, forcing a decider.
An quickly regained control in the third game. She established an early advantage and maintained her composure as Yamaguchi continued to challenge her. The Korean eventually secured a 21-16 victory to complete another remarkable tournament.
The result was especially meaningful because An had lost to Yamaguchi in the 2025 Korea Open final.
Since that defeat, however, An has won 11 consecutive matches against the Japanese star.
An Se-young’s Remarkable 2026 Season
The Korea Open victory was An’s 11th international title of 2026, equalling the single-season record first established by Japan’s Kento Momota in 2019 and matched by An herself in 2025.
Her 2026 achievements include eight BWF World Tour tournament titles, the Badminton Asia Championships, the BWF World Championships, and the Asian Games women’s singles gold medal.
According to Yonhap News Agency, An had lost only once in 72 matches during the season following her triumph in Yeosu.
The victory also came after she had considered withdrawing from the Korea Open because of physical fatigue following a demanding European tournament schedule.
Despite those concerns, An decided to compete in front of her home supporters.
After the match, she expressed gratitude to the Korean fans who had filled the stadium, saying the atmosphere made the victory particularly special.
She also emphasized how difficult matches against top opponents such as Yamaguchi continue to help her develop.
With another possible title still available at the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals, An has an opportunity to surpass her own historic achievement.
Women’s Singles Final Result
An Se-young (South Korea) defeated Akane Yamaguchi (Japan), 21-12, 15-21, 21-16.
Men’s Doubles: Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae End Seven-Month Title Drought
South Korea celebrated another home victory when Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae defeated Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in a dramatic three-game men’s doubles final.
The top-seeded Korean pair secured a 21-12, 20-22, 21-19 victory to defend their Korea Open title.
Kim and Seo dominated the opening game, using fast attacks and strong coordination to establish an early advantage.
However, the Japanese pair refused to surrender. Hoki and Kobayashi recovered from a deficit in the second game and eventually won 22-20 to force a decider.
The final game became a tense contest as both pairs fought for control. With the score close in the closing stages, Kim and Seo held their nerve to complete the victory.
First Title Since April
The result ended a difficult period for the Korean pair.
According to South Korean media, Kim and Seo had gone nine consecutive international tournaments without winning a title since their triumph at the Asian Championships in April.
Their success in Yeosu was their first title in approximately seven months.
The victory was also their second consecutive Korea Open championship after winning the tournament in 2025.
For the home crowd, the men’s doubles triumph provided another reason to celebrate following An Se-young’s women’s singles success.
Men’s Doubles Final Result
Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae (South Korea) defeated Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi (Japan), 21-12, 20-22, 21-19.
Men’s Singles: Victor Lai Defeats Jason Gunawan for Korea Open Title
Canada’s Victor Lai continued his impressive 2026 season by defeating Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan in the men’s singles final.
The second-seeded Canadian secured a convincing 21-11, 21-14 victory to capture his first Korea Open championship.
Lai controlled much of the match, maintaining his attacking rhythm and limiting Gunawan’s opportunities to build momentum.
Although the final was decided in straight games, Lai admitted that his journey through the tournament had been physically demanding.
The Canadian had needed three games to defeat Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in the semifinals, winning 19-21, 21-15, 21-12.
Gunawan, meanwhile, reached the final after beating Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu-wei 21-5, 21-17 in the last four.
In the championship match, Lai delivered another composed performance to secure the title without dropping a game.
His Korea Open victory followed his Indonesia Open triumph earlier in the season, further establishing his position among the leading men’s singles players on the World Tour.
For Gunawan, the runner-up finish was also a significant achievement after an impressive week in Yeosu.
Men’s Singles Final Result
Victor Lai (Canada) defeated Jason Gunawan (Hong Kong), 21-11, 21-14.
Women’s Doubles: Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara Claim Major Victory
Japan’s Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara captured the women’s doubles title after defeating South Korea’s Kim Yu-jung and Lee Yu-lim in straight games.
The sixth-seeded Japanese pair won 21-18, 21-18 in a competitive final.
Both games were closely contested, but Hirokami and Hobara proved more effective in the important moments.
The Japanese pair maintained their composure against a determined Korean combination that had enjoyed strong support throughout the tournament.
For Hobara, the victory marked her first BWF World Tour title, according to the tournament’s official report.
After the match, Hobara acknowledged the depth of competition in women’s doubles and expressed hope that the victory would give the pair greater confidence in future tournaments.
Despite finishing as runners-up, Kim and Lee produced an impressive campaign to reach the final on home soil.
Their performance also highlighted the growing strength of South Korea’s women’s doubles players.
Women’s Doubles Final Result
Rui Hirokami / Sayaka Hobara (Japan) defeated Kim Yu-jung / Lee Yu-lim (South Korea), 21-18, 21-18.
Mixed Doubles: Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin Win All-Chinese Final
China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin completed a successful Korea Open campaign by defeating compatriots Gao Jiaxuan and Wu Mengying in the mixed doubles final.
The top seeds secured the championship with a 21-16, 21-13 victory.
Jiang and Wei controlled much of the contest, using their experience and attacking combinations to maintain pressure on their younger opponents.
Their victory was particularly satisfying after previous near misses at the Korea Open.
According to Wei, the pair had reached the Korea Open final three times, making their first championship at the event especially meaningful.
The title also added another achievement to their successful international partnership.
For Gao and Wu, the runner-up finish represented another encouraging result against high-level opposition.
The all-Chinese final further demonstrated China’s depth in mixed doubles, with several strong combinations competing regularly on the international circuit.
Mixed Doubles Final Result
Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (China) defeated Gao Jiaxuan / Wu Mengying (China), 21-16, 21-13.
Korea Open 2026 Champions by Country
South Korea finished as the most successful nation in terms of titles, winning two of the five championships.
| Country | Titles | Winning Categories |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2 | Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles |
| Canada | 1 | Men’s Singles |
| Japan | 1 | Women’s Doubles |
| China | 1 | Mixed Doubles |
The host nation also earned a women’s doubles silver medal through Kim Yu-jung and Lee Yu-lim.
Japan finished with one title and two runner-up finishes, while Hong Kong and China each had one runner-up finish.
Korea Open 2026 Final Results: Key Takeaways
The 2026 Korea Open produced several memorable achievements.
An Se-young’s 11th title was the biggest milestone, matching the single-season record while extending her winning streak against Akane Yamaguchi.
Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae successfully defended their men’s doubles title and ended their seven-month wait for another championship.
Victor Lai strengthened his position among the top men’s singles players, while Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara celebrated an important breakthrough in women’s doubles.
China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin completed the tournament by adding the mixed doubles championship to their growing list of achievements.
For South Korean supporters, the event provided a fitting celebration of home badminton, with two championship victories at Jinnam Stadium.
The YEOSU VICTOR Korea Open 2026 was held from November 3 to 8, with all five championship matches completed on Sunday, November 8.
Last updated: November 8, 2026.
