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World Number 1 Almost Rejected? The True Identity of 'Thigh Sisters' That An Se-young Insisted on Joining

Jinhyeong Park

Published : Sep 8, 2026 6:07 PM

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On the 8th, a media day for the national badminton team was held at the Jincheon National Training Center ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Head Coach Park Joo-bong emphasized that maximizing the players' performance takes priority over medal counts, while An Se-young expressed her determination to let go of pressure and enjoy the games.

Key doubles pairs, including Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, as well as Lee So-hee and Baek Ha-na, also revealed their resolve for a rebound and a challenge for the gold medal.

In addition, a lighthearted round of teasing unfolded at the event regarding the national team's secret gathering, the "Thigh Sisters."

<SportsMug> brings you the scene from the badminton national team's media day.

Reported by Jeon Yeong-min | Produced and Edited by Jinhyeong Park | Video Captured by Yang Du-won | Produced by Sports News Department