Kim Won-ho

Men's Doubles KOR #1 MD

Korea's current MD #1, partnered with Seo Seung-jae for the world's top MD pair (April 2026). 2025 BWF World Champion and 2026 Asian Champion in MD. 2024 Paris Olympics XD silver medallist (with Jeong Na-eun).

Profile

Country: South Korea
Born: 1999-06-02 (27 yrs)
Height: 184 cm
Handed: Right
Best BWF rank: #1 MD
BWF: Profile
Wikipedia: Kim Won-ho

Right-handed men's doubles player; speed-and-touch role with sharp net interceptions and tactical court coverage; the head-light Nanoflare 700 Pro suits the front-court / fast-hands style over back-court power

Honours · golds

1× World title

1× Sudirman Cup

Career highlights

2025 BWF World Championships MD gold (with Seo Seung-jae) — first Korean men's-doubles World title since 2014
2026 Badminton Asia Championships MD gold (with Seo Seung-jae)
2024 Paris Olympics XD silver medal (with Jeong Na-eun)
2022 Asian Games MD silver
2017 Sudirman Cup gold (with Korea team)
14 BWF World Tour titles — including 2025 Malaysia Open, All England Open, Indonesia Open, Japan Open, French Open, Korea Open
Reached World #1 MD with Seo Seung-jae (April 2026)

Gear

Racquet Yonex Nanoflare 700 Pro ✓ verified

String Yonex BG80

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