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Twelve players were selected as the 2026 18th KLPGA promotional models: Kim Min-sol (20, Doosan Construction We've), Park Gyeol (30, Doosan Construction We've), Park Min-ji (28, NH Investment & Securities), Park Hyun-kyung (26, Mediheal), Park Hye-jun (23, Doosan Construction We've), Bae So-hyun (33, Mediheal), Yoo Hyun-jo (21, Lotte), Lee Ga-young (27, NH Investment & Securities), Lee Se-hee (29, Samchully), Lee Yul-rin (24, Doosan Construction We've), Lim Hee-jung (26, Doosan Construction We've), and Hong Jeong-min (24, Korea Land Trust). These golfers showcased their diverse appeal through studio photoshoots, revealing sides of themselves rarely seen on the golf course.
The photoshoot was centered around three concepts: "SPORTY KLPGA," "Healing Partner," and "KLPGA BLOOM."
"SPORTY KLPGA" highlighted the athletes' dynamic side in golf attire, featuring KLPGA trophies and towels to symbolize victory. "Healing Partner" paired players with their pets or plants, offering a glimpse into their personal lives off the green. "KLPGA BLOOM" captured the players' growth and success on the KLPGA Tour, portraying them as blossoming flowers.
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Hong Jeong-min, who secured her spot as a promotional model by winning the 2025 KLPGA regular tour money title, expressed her excitement about the opportunity. "I'm thrilled to be chosen as a promotional model for the first time," Hong said. "The photoshoot was a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to my role this season. Fans have nicknamed me 'Hongbao' (a play on her name and the giant panda Pubao), so I'm eager to connect with them in a more friendly and active way."
The photos from the 18th KLPGA promotional model shoot will be featured in various KLPGA products, including calendars, photobooks, and wallpapers. From March 20, visitors to the GREEN MASTER FESTA '26 at The Hyundai Seoul can see a cabinet-style promotional model photo zone featuring these images and purchase a variety of related merchandise.
The KLPGA expects these promotional photos to showcase the players' diverse appeal, strengthen connections with golf fans, and enhance the KLPGA Tour's brand value.
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[Sports Today reporter Lee Sang-pil sports@stoo.com]
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