U-NEXT Begins Exclusive Live Streaming of South Korea's Women's Professional Golf Tour 'KLPGA Tour', Featuring Popular and Talented Players like Park Hyun-kyung

U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tsutsumi Amane), a member of the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, announces the exclusive live streaming launch of the 'KLPGA Tour'—South Korea's premier women's professional golf tour—on its video-on-demand platform 'U-NEXT' starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. All second-half tournaments from August 6 onward, as well as the entire 2027 season, will be streamed live.

The KLPGA Tour, organized by the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA), has produced legendary players such as Park Se-ri. In recent years, world No. 3 Yu Hee-young, who has won two international majors this season, and world No. 4 Kim Hyo-joo, with nine career wins on the LPGA Tour (U.S. women's tour), have emerged from this tour to become global stars.

In Japan, Shin Ji-yai, who transitioned from the KLPGA to the LPGA before joining the JLPGA, has won five domestic majors and 29 tournaments overall, establishing herself as a leading figure on the Japanese tour. Lee Bo-mee, who competed in the JLPGA until 2023 with 21 career wins and two-time money titleholder, remains a fan favorite known for her exceptional skill and popularity.

Park Hyun-kyung: A Fan Favorite in Japan

Park Hyun-kyung, already popular in Japan, is competing in the 2026 KLPGA Tour season. Known for her precise shots from a graceful swing and striking appearance, she is affectionately nicknamed 'Cuteiful' in South Korea, a moniker that has gained widespread recognition.

Kim Min-sol, the 20-year-old who won this year's Korean Women's Open and currently leads the KLPGA rankings, and 21-year-old Yu Hyun-jo, ranked second and winner of the 2025 KLPGA Grand Award, are emerging as top talents of their generation. They are drawing global attention alongside Japan's top young players such as Kaede Suganoki and Yuna Araki.

U-NEXT will begin live streaming all KLPGA Tour events starting with the 'Jeju Samdasu Masters,' which opens on August 6. On August 20, the 'BC Card - Hankyoreh KLPGA Championship,' the tour's longest-running major, will kick off. Other major tournaments include the 'KB Financial Golden Life Championship' in September and the 'Hite Jinro Championship' in October.

Beyond its high level of competition, the KLPGA Tour is gaining global recognition for its players' stylish attire and fashion-forward presentation. This makes it appealing not only to golf enthusiasts but also to audiences interested in golf gear and fashion. Fans can enjoy the unique charm of the KLPGA Tour—distinct from the JLPGA and LPGA Tours—through U-NEXT's World Golf Pack.

'KLPGA Tour'

[Streaming Start Date] Thursday, August 6, 2026

[Streaming Format] Exclusive live streaming for subscribers of the 'World Golf Pack'

[Planned Coverage] All second-half tournaments from August 6, 2026 onward, and all tournaments in the 2027 season

About U-NEXT

U-NEXT is Japan's No. 1 subscription video-on-demand service in terms of the number of unlimited-viewing titles※. It offers over 460,000 titles, including movies, dramas, and anime, as well as live concerts, stage performances, and real-time coverage of top-tier sports such as soccer, golf, combat sports, and tennis. Additionally, it provides access to over 1.29 million manga volumes and books, delivering a seamless, cross-genre entertainment experience—'Video,' 'Books,' 'Sports,' and 'Live'—all within one app. Following its service integration with Paravi in July 2023, U-NEXT now features a vast lineup of TBS and TV Tokyo dramas and variety shows, further enhancing its appeal.

U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Uno Yasuhiko).

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