Source:REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] South Korean badminton star An Se-young recently appeared on a local variety show. During the program, she discussed her achievements this year. When the host mentioned that her prize money for the year had accumulated to 1 billion Korean Won (KRW), An Se-young revealed that the senior players on the team often jokingly say, “You’ve earned a lot, it’s your turn to treat us this time,” and she always readily agrees to pay the bill. Beyond that, she also proactively gives gifts to the coaches’ wives and buys snacks for her juniors, generously sharing her prize money. This generous attitude off the court has made An Se-young greatly beloved within the team and earned her additional goodwill beyond her competitive results. The 1 billion KRW in prize money is no accident; it is built upon her almost dominant competitive performance this season. She has won 9 titles this season and achieved a remarkable win rate of 94%. Her victories span tournaments from Super 1000 level events like the All England Open to various other levels such as the Orleans Masters, demonstrating her current absolute core status in women’s badminton.