An Se-young in Yeosu: "I wanted to hear the cheers of Korean fans"

World badminton powerhouse An Se-young has kicked off her quest for her 11th title of the season at the Korea Open in Yeosu.

As An Se-young appeared at the Yeosu Gymnasium, a massive roar erupted.

[An Se-young, KOREA!]

Amidst the enthusiastic support, An Se-young showcased dominant skills that lived up to the fans' expectations.

Gasps of admiration burst out as she displayed cross-court smashes targeting empty spaces, alongside her signature airtight defense.

Securing a 2-0 victory in just 39 minutes against world No. 36 Kaloyana Nalbantova of Bulgaria, An Se-young expressed her gratitude to the fans.

[An Se-young / National Badminton Team: I think I agonized over it quite a bit until the very end. Since I'm someone who has often struggled with injuries, I had a lot of worries, but I decided to participate because I really wanted to hear the cheers of the Korean fans once again.]

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