Golfer Park Hyun-kyung to Compete in Japan Next Season, Hailed as 'Second Lee Bo-mee'

South Korean golfer Park Hyun-kyung, a celebrated figure with eight KLPGA Tour victories, is set to embark on a dual-tour career next season, competing in both South Korea and Japan. This move follows her impressive victory at the JLPGA Tour's Earth Mondamin Cup in June, where she not only secured her first win on Japanese soil but also earned a record-breaking prize of 72 million yen (approximately $627 million won).

This significant win granted Park a one-year JLPGA Tour exemption, paving the way for her official membership. Her agency, Next Creative, confirmed that Park will travel between Korea and Japan for tournaments, though she has not yet decided which tour will take precedence in her schedule. The golfer, affectionately nicknamed 'Cutieful' for her skill and charming appearance, is being hailed by Japanese media as the 'second Lee Bo-mee.'

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Park Hyun-kyung will compete in tournaments in Korea and Japan next year.

Lee Bo-mee, a retired golfer, enjoyed immense popularity in Japan after her 2011 debut, achieving 21 victories and securing the top prize money title in 2015 and 2016. Park Hyun-kyung's entry into the JLPGA Tour is met with similar anticipation, with many hoping she will replicate Lee's success and capture the hearts of Japanese golf fans.

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She is called the 'second Lee Bo-mee' in Japan.