Korean Celebrities Who Are Golf Fanatics: BinJin Couple, Park Min Young, More
Golf is definitely one of the go-to sports for several Korean celebrities, with some even landing deals with sports companies.
According to the New York Times, South Korea is the third-largest market for golf worldwide, next to the United States and Japan.
There's no wonder why Kdrama stars are really fond of these sports since it is not just fun but also challenging.
While we often see celebrities flaunting their trips, these stars chose to spend a lot of time on a golf course.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin
Before BinJin's dreamy wedding, the power couple often spends their dates golfing.
In July 2021, months after they confirmed their relationship, they were spotted on the golf course and shopping together for sporting goods.
Interestingly, the actress learned to love the sport because of Hyun Bin.
According to a report, Son ye Jin used to dislike golfing. She tried to learn it at the age of 20 but did not pursue the sport.
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However, Hyun Bin made Son Ye Jin fall in love with gold again, and it became their bonding activity.
In her Kdrama comeback "Thirty-Nine," her character, Cha Mi Jo, is an avid fan of golf and set to take a sabbatical to the US to practice her skills.
Park Min Young
Besides her new Kdrama, film, and CFs, Park Min Young often shares a sneak peek of her hobby-playing golf.
On the other hand, some speculated that the actress and Park Seo Joon, who both starred in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim," have started dating, and golfing was one of their activities.
It came after the Hallyu actor revealed in Elle Korea that he had just recently started playing the sport. With this, the public thought that it was Park Min Young who introduced the sport to the actor.
Park Seo Joon
Since he revealed that he started playing golf, he began to post a glimpse of himself on the golf course.
This is also the sport where his celebrity friends, known as the Wooga squad, spend their downtime.
Choi Si Won
Besides his on-screen projects and making viral videos on TikTok, Choi Si Won is also an avid fan of golf.
Known not just as a Hallyu star and UNICEF ambassador, the Super Junior member spends his free time at the golf course.
In fact, in August 2021, he and groupmates Lee Dong Hae and Lee Tuek reunited for a friendly match at golf.
Over Choi Si Won's Instagram, he flaunted a series of photos alongside a caption that reads, "We've been together for 16 years. It's a surreal feeling to be able to play with my fellow members. I'm sure we will continue to have fun in the future."
Park Shin Hye
Joining Korean celebrities who are into playing golf is Park Shin Hye.
Not only is it her hobby, but she also scored a deal with golf wear Castelbajac, making her their brand ambassador.
