Exclusive interview with the original “Hallyu Sexy Queen,” Anne Shin hye: “I came back to win in Japan.

I still receive messages of support from Japanese fans in the comments section of my Instagram. That is why I am happy to come to Japan again. I also love Japanese food, so I’m looking forward to it (laughs).”

Her smile had not changed at all from four years ago when she last played in Japan.

Ahn Shin-hye, 32, who became the talk of the town as the “sexy queen” of Korean golf, returned to Japan for the first time in two years and four months at a domestic tour event held November 2 to 5. She is also participating in the first stage of the QT (qualifying tournament) for seeding for the first half of the next season’s Japan Tour event, which was held in Saitama Prefecture from November 21.

Anne Sinay is back on the professional stage. She was interviewed at a hotel in Tokyo, still looking young in her 30s and as stylish as ever in her casual clothes.

When she tried out for the QT in ’19, she placed 25th and secured a spot on the Japan Tour for the following year. However, she had to abandon her entry due to the COVID-19 crisis. At the time, “I was filled with frustration,” she says.

My shots and putts were really good, so I was confident for the 2008 season. However, with the COVID-19 crisis, I would have to travel back and forth between Japan and Korea, which would require two weeks of isolation in each country. It is not realistic to play in that situation. It was a shock for me because I thought I would finally be able to show my fans how to play well. Then I decided to take the plunge and take a break.”

This was the first time for her to take a long break from the tour, as she had been on the tour every year. It was the first time in my life that I didn’t grab a club, enjoy a trip, have dinner with my best friends, and take it easy,” she recalls.

During her absence, she received offers to play on the Korean Tour on her recommendation. Anne Shinae herself, of course, had her own desire to return to the game.’ In July of 2009, she decided to enter the Korean Tour with a single thought in mind. However, the result was cruel: she tied for 117th place with a total of 13 over par over the two days. He finished in a tie for 117th place, 13 over par for the two-day event, and failed to qualify at the bottom of the leaderboard.

I lost confidence as a professional and hit a big wall on that day. I was really depressed that I had lost the ability to compete in the game. …… The thought of retirement crossed my mind.”