Attracting fans with her ″god style″…! Korea’s Sexy Queen of Golf: “I want to play in Japan, too!

The beautiful flyer is a Japan connoisseur.

The level in Japan is really high and fascinating. I am also one of their fans!”

Ahead of the long and glorious competition that will continue until the end of November, a popular Korean pro, who is a “big Japan snob,” sent us a shout out from across the ocean.

Her name is Yoo Hyun-joo (31), and in addition to looking like a K-pop idol, she is 172 cm tall. Her playing style, in which she flies an average distance of 250 yards with a “god style” that is as toned as a top model, is very popular, and she boasts over 400,000 followers on her Instagram page.

In fact, she challenged the QT (qualifying round) for a spot on the Japan Tour in 2006, and in 2007 she played in the “Yamaha Ladies” as a recommended entry. When I told her that she has many fans in Japan, she showed her white teeth.

I really like Japanese courses because they are beautiful. I have the impression that they are more difficult than those in Korea because there are big trees that obstruct the course and the greens are elevated and many of them are small. Perhaps that is why Japanese players are able to hone their skills.
I was impressed by Erika Hara, 27, who I played with from the first day at Yamaha! I thought she was tall and could get a good distance with her driver, and above all, I thought she was lovely and nice.”

In Japan, she was also surprised by the “pensim. I mean the passion and reaction from the galleries and fans towards the players.

After the match, there were many galleries lined up neatly waiting for us,” he said. They were very quiet and focused on watching the golf. Many Korean fans were cheering for their idol fans with matching T-shirts, goods, and fans. That is why I was surprised by the politeness of Japanese fans.

I like Japanese food too much!

Yoo Hyun-ju says she still longs to play in Japan. I would love to play in Japan if I could!　I’m looking forward to hearing from the management! I’d love to play in Japan if I can!

Although she has only played once on the domestic tour, she has been to Japan more than 20 times in her private life. His favorite meal is sukiyaki.

He is particularly fond of “Serina” in Ginza, Tokyo. I was surprised at how delicious it was the first time I tried it!　I also enjoy ramen, sushi, and yakiniku (grilled meat) at ……. Even the sandwiches and desserts at convenience stores are so delicious that I feel like I always come home fat when I go to Japan (laughs). I also enjoy walking around Omotesando and Ginza. I love vintage, so it’s fun to explore the stores in Japan and pick up some nice items.”

Yoo Hyun-joo is known among Japanese golf fans as the “sexy queen. She says she is happy as a professional that people are interested in her, no matter what her reputation is, but her face shows the pride she takes in the hard work she has put into her game.

I’ve always been thin, so I’ve been doing a lot of weight training two to three times a week,” he said. I started playing golf when I was in elementary school, and my father made me do push-ups every day. At first I could only do five, but I could do 300 with ease (laughs). (Laughs) I still incorporate them into my training.

When asked about his goals for the season, he replied, “I don’t know why I don’t do well when I set specific goals, so I’m going to try …… (laughs).

I just want to enjoy playing golf. That’s the best. In that respect, I have nothing but really good memories of Japan. I would love to play in Japan again!”

I can’t help but hope that we will be able to see her in action on the domestic tour.

From the March 13-20, 2026 issue of FRIDAY