Actress Hong Soo-ah has demonstrated her top-class tennis skills in the entertainment industry.
On the 5th, Hong Soo-ah clinched victory at the '2024 Herbal Bio Jecheon Mayor's Cup KATA Tour Tournament,' held at the Shindong Tennis Court and auxiliary venues in Jecheon, Chungbuk. The event was hosted by the Jecheon City Tennis Association and organized by the Korea Tennis Promotion Association (KATA).
This large-scale national tennis tournament saw participation from over 120 amateur teams from across the country. Competing alongside fellow amateur Joo Mi-sung, Hong Soo-ah secured her second national tournament trophy and a prize of 1.4 million won.
In 2022, Hong Soo-ah made headlines by winning the doubles title with amateur Kim Sa-rang at the '5th Clear Water Yangpyeong National Women's Tennis Tournament,' a ranking event with 200 teams in the Gaenari division. Despite having only three years of experience, she achieved the coveted Chrysanthemum division status, a feat challenging even for women with 20-30 years of experience, making her the youngest and the first female entertainer to do so.
Having already claimed two titles in non-ranking tournaments with her short experience, Hong Soo-ah became a Chrysanthemum division player by winning a national tournament in just three years. This year, in her fifth year of playing, she achieved another national tournament victory, solidifying her status as a complete Chrysanthemum player.
Last year, Hong Soo-ah showcased her leadership skills as a captain on MBN's 'Tomorrow's Winning Shot,' Korea's first tennis entertainment program, where she carried her team with her exceptional athletic ability and relentless effort. She is admired as a 'wannabe star' among women, earning widespread affection.
Continuing her unstoppable rise as a 'multi-talented entertainer' across acting, hosting, and variety shows, Hong Soo-ah is currently dedicating herself to reviewing her next project.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr