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Revision as of 04:36, 22 December 2025
South Korean pool player (born 2002)
| Native name |
서서아 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | November 27, 2002[1] |
| Occupation | Professional pool player |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Sport | Pool billiards |
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Event(s) |
9‑Ball, 10‑Ball |
Seo Seoa (Korean: 서서아, born November 27, 2002 in Gwangju, South Korea)[1][2] is a South Korean professional pool player known for her performances in international nine‑ball competitions.
Career
Seo Seoa has competed on the international professional pool circuit, representing South Korea in major nine‑ball tournaments. In July 2025, she became one of the few women to advance to the last 64 of the prestigious World Pool Championship, after defeating two-time world champion Albin Ouschan 9–2 in the early rounds of the event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[3] She was the only female competitor in the field and stood one win away from becoming the first woman to reach the last 32 at the World Pool Championship.[4] She has also competed in domestic events such as the Namwon National Pocket Billiards Championship, where she won the women’s division..[5]
Seo’s run at the World Pool Championship was highlighted by her victory over Ouschan, one of the most accomplished male professionals in the sport.[6][7]
Earlier in the 2025 season, Seo won the World 10‑Ball Open (Little Monster International Women’s 10‑Ball Open) in Gandia, Spain, defeating world No. 8 Kelly Fisher in the final. She secured this title shortly after winning the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President’s Cup, demonstrating strong performances in both domestic and international competition.[8]
Seo has also captured titles in regional events, including a victory at the Indonesian International Open as part of the Predator Pro Billiard Series in Jakarta.[9]
Career Highlights
| Year | Event | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World Pool Championship | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Last 64 (defeated Albin Ouschan)[4][7] |
| 2025 | World 10‑Ball Open (Little Monster International Women’s 10‑Ball Open) | Gandia, Spain | Winner[8] |
| 2025 | Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President’s Cup | South Korea | Winner[8] |
| 2025 | Indonesian International Open (Predator Pro Series) | Jakarta, Indonesia | Winner[9] |
| 2025 | Kamui Women’s World 9-ball Championships | Jacksonville, Floria | Winner[10] |
Impact
Seo’s run at the World Pool Championship in 2025 was widely covered as a landmark performance for a female player in an open professional event, attracting attention from international sports media.[4]
Personal life
Seoa has been recognized as a member of the Korea national pocket billiards team and has received extended corporate support through sponsorship from LG U+, which confirmed continued backing for her and teammate Lee Ha‑rin through 2027.[11] Seoa currently resides in Incheon, South Korea.[12]
References
- ^ a b “서서아” [Seo Seoa] (in Korean). wowKorea. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b “Seo Seoa”. Asian Pool Federation. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Hudd, Ben (July 23, 2025). “Seoa stuns two-time champion Ouschan to continue landmark World Pool Championship run”. Absolute Pool. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c “Seo Seoa becomes only fourth woman ever to reach the last 64 of the World Pool Championship”. Sky Sports. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Lim, Jong-ryul (July 10, 2023). “‘차세대 포켓볼 女王’ 서서아, 남원 전국대회 우승” [‘Next-generation pool queen’ Seo Seo-ah wins the Namwon National Tournament.] (in Korean). No Cut News. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ “Seo Seoa Stuns Two‑Time Champion Ouschan – Day Three Of The 2025 World Pool Championship”. AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b “Seo Seoa Stuns Two-Time Champion Ouschan – Day Three of the 2025 World Pool Championship”. Matchroom Pool. July 23, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c “Seo Seoa wins World 10‑Ball Open after domestic title in eight days”. Chosun Biz. November 29, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b “Malayan and Seoa reign victorious at Indonesia International Open in Jakarta”. Absolute Pool. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ . Pro Billiards Series. December 22, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251222043301/https://probilliardseries.com/event/2025-jacksonville/womens-9-ball-world-championship/matches/. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (August 25, 2024). “LGU+, 여자 포켓볼 국가대표 서서아·이하린 선수 후원 3년 연장” [LGU+ Extends Sponsorship of Women’s Pocketball National Team Players Seo Seo-ah and Lee Ha-rin for Three Years] (in Korean). Aju Business Daily. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ “Seo Seoa”. AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
