Harim's Kim Jun-tae, Kim Young-won advance to PBA Championship quarterfinals

Professional pool players Kim Jun-tae and Kim Young-won, both representing the Harim team, have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the PBA Championship. Their progression sets up the possibility of an all-Harim final should both players continue their winning streaks through the semi-finals.

Kim Jun-tae, the captain of the Harim team, secured his spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Kim Hong-min 3-0 in the round of 16. A debutant in the professional league last year, Kim Jun-tae is a key player for Harim in team league matches. While he has achieved top-five finishes in individual tours multiple times, he is still seeking his first individual championship title. He has shown strong form in this tournament, having defeated Kang Dong-koong in the round of 32 and previously in the round of 16 of the Woori Financial Capital Championship.

Kim Young-won, a 10-time world champion and also part of the Harim team, reached the quarterfinals by defeating Eddy Leppens 3-1 in his round of 16 match. After winning the World Championship, the last tournament of the previous season, bringing his total trophy count to three, Kim experienced an early exit in the season's opening tournament. However, he is demonstrating formidable offensive power in the current second tour.

Both players are considered strong contenders, known for their solid fundamentals and impressive shot-making. The tournament, held at the Grand Hotel Convention Tower in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, continues with high-stakes matches as players vie for the championship title. The women's final is also set to feature a highly anticipated match between Kim Ga-young and Sruong Pheavy.