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Kim Ga-young eyes 19th title vs. Kim Min-a in PBA-LPBA final

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Kim Ga-young and Kim Min-a will compete in the final of the women's professional billiards championship.
  • Kim Ga-young, the record holder for most wins, advanced by defeating Seo Han-sol 3-0.
  • Kim Min-a secured her spot in the final by winning a close 3-2 match against Lee Hwa-yeon.

The Hankyoreh is proud to present the thrilling conclusion to the PBA-LPBA Championship, featuring a showdown between two of South Korean women's billiards' brightest stars: Kim Ga-young and Kim Min-a.

I can't say I played well today, so tomorrow will be different. It's true that I'm greedy for a win right from the first tour of the season.

· Kim Ga-youngAfter winning her semi-final match.

Kim Ga-young, already a legend with a record 18 titles, is aiming for her 19th victory. Her semi-final win against Seo Han-sol, though not her best performance statistically, showcased her signature charisma and match control. She remains a formidable force, and her desire for another championship is palpable. As Kim Ga-young herself stated, "I can't say I played well today, so tomorrow will be different. It's true that I'm greedy for a win right from the first tour of the season."

Standing in her way is Kim Min-a, a player known for her tenacity and determination. Kim Min-a's semi-final victory over the tournament's surprise package, Lee Hwa-yeon, was a true display of grit, coming back from a significant deficit in the deciding fifth set. Her words after the match, "I'm happy to have overcome a crisis and won. I was behind, but I thought the opportunity would come," reflect her fighting spirit. She boldly declared her intention to challenge Kim Ga-young's dominance: "It feels like Ga-young unnie is always waiting in the final. I want to break that spot."

I'm happy to have overcome a crisis and won. I was behind, but I thought the opportunity would come.

· Kim Min-aAfter winning her semi-final match.

This final is more than just a match; it's a clash of titans that South Korean sports fans have eagerly anticipated. While Kim Ga-young holds a slight edge in their previous finals meetings, their overall head-to-head record is perfectly balanced at 3-3. This parity is precisely why Kim Min-a is considered Kim Ga-young's strongest rival. The nation will be watching closely to see who emerges victorious in this highly anticipated contest.

It feels like Ga-young unnie is always waiting in the final. I want to break that spot.

· Kim Min-aExpressing her ambition to defeat Kim Ga-young in the final.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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