Yoo Yeon-seong

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yoo Yeon-seong
Occupation	Badminton Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1986(1986-08-19)
Age	38
Birthplace	Jeonju
Country	South Korea
Birth City	North Jeolla
Horoscope	Leo

Yoo Yeon-seong Biography

Yoo Yeon-seong is one of the most popular and richest Badminton Player who was born on August 19, 1986 in Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea. Yoo Yeon-seong (Korean pronunciation: [ju.jʌn.sʌŋ] ; born August 19, 1986 in South Korea) is a South Korean professional badminton player.

Yoo was among 4 players reported to be retiring and hanging up his national team jersey after the Rio Olympics but during the Korea Open that September, it was revealed that he would be continuing to play on the national team after his partner Lee Yong Dae retired. Yoo said that he wants to spend more time with his family. After he and Lee won the Korea Open title, Yoo played an additional 9 international ranking events but his name was finally removed from the Korean national team list a few weeks after the 2017 Singapore Open.

He specializes in doubles events and was ranked as high as No. 2 worldwide with his former partner, Ko Sung-hyun. The two also competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. For a long time he played mixed doubles with Kim Min-jung, but later switched partners to play with Jang Ye-na, starting in 2011. Starting in late 2013, his men’s doubles partner was Lee Yong-dae. Together, they reached a world ranking of No.1 in August 2014.

Yoo Yeon-seong Net Worth

Yoo Yeon-seong is one of the richest Badminton Player from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yoo Yeon- seong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The BWF Superseries, launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007, is a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries has two level such as Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries features twelve tournaments around the world, which introduced since 2011, with successful players invited to the Superseries Finals held at the year end.

The BWF Grand Prix has two levels, the BWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It is a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) since 2007. The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Yoo Yeon-seong height 5 ft 11 in Denis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Yoo Yeon-seong Dating?

According to our records, Yoo Yeon-seong married to Eriko Tsuchiya. As of December 1, 2023, Yoo Yeon-seong’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Denis Ranked on the list of most popular Badminton Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Yoo Yeon-seong celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Yoo Yeon-seong

1. Yoo Yeon-seong is a South Korean badminton player.
2. He was born on August 19, 1986.
3. Yoo has won multiple medals in international competitions.
4. He won silver at the 2014 BWF World Championships in men’s doubles.
5. Yoo also won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics in mixed doubles.
6. His highest world ranking was No. 1 in men’s doubles in 2014.
7. Yoo has been playing professionally since 2005.
8. He has won numerous titles on the Badminton World Federation circuit.
9. In total, he has earned over $500,000 USD in prize money.
10. Yoo is known for his powerful and accurate shots on court.

Is Yoo Yeon Seong retired?

Yoo Yeon-seong
Hangul유연성
McCune–Reischauer| Yu Yŏnsŏng

Is Lee Yong Dae retired?

He announced his retirement in 2016 with his last tournament being the Korea Open.

Who is the best Korean badminton player?

1. Park Joo-bong (1964 – ) With an HPI of 52.13, Park Joo-bong is the most famous South Korean Badminton Player.

How old do you have to be to play badminton in the Olympics?

There is no age limit on playing badminton you can start at any age and represent you state, nation in different tournaments and Olympics weather you are 10 years old or 20 years old ,If you are best in your Country.

Did Lee Yong dae win Olympics?

Twelve years after he won the badminton gold in mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with Lee Hyo Jung and eight years after picking up a bronze in men’s doubles at the 2012 London Olympics with Jung Jae Sung, South Korea’s Lee Yong Dae’s life has experienced a few twists and turns.