Oh Junsung: the young Korean who reached the Yokohama Champions final
Oh Junsung is a South Korean table tennis player born in 2006, a right-handed shakehand player and the son of former player Oh Sang-eun. He was a WTT Champions Yokohama finalist in 2026 and won doubles titles in Skopje, Zagreb and at China Smash with Lim Jonghoon. In October 2026 he is world No. 17.
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Oh Junsung is one of South Korea's great prospects. At 20 he has already reached a WTT Champions final and beaten the then world No. 1. This page covers Oh Junsung's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Oh Junsung
Oh Junsung was born on 12 June 2006 in South Korea. He is right-handed and plays the shakehand grip in an offensive style. He is 1.73 m tall. He is the son of former player Oh Sang-eun, 2005 World Championships singles bronze medallist, and took up the sport at age 7 through his parents. In October 2026 he is world No. 17 in singles.
Titles of Oh Junsung
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| Asian Games | Team silver in Hangzhou 2023 |
| Asian Championships | Three bronze medals |
| WTT | Doubles: Contender Skopje, Contender Zagreb and China Smash 2026; Champions Yokohama 2026 finalist |
| Ranking | Career high: No. 17 (October 2026) |
The Yokohama final
At WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 in August, Oh beat Lim Jonghoon, Dang Qiu and, in the semi-final, Sora Matsushima. In the final he lost to Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto 4-1.
Doubles with Lim Jonghoon in 2026
The partnership with Lim Jonghoon brought three titles in 2026: WTT Contender Skopje (final against Darko Jorgic and Deni Kozul), WTT Contender Zagreb (against Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng) and China Smash in Beijing, where they beat the Lebrun brothers, Alexis and Felix, 3-1. Oh was also a WTT Contender Almaty 2024 finalist, losing to Lin Shidong 4-3, and beat Wang Chuqin at the 2024 Asian Championships. See the table tennis world ranking and the profile of Jang Woojin, another Korean name.
Playing style
Oh Junsung is a right-handed shakehand attacker. What counts most in his game:
- Offensive shakehand game, with initiative from the first balls. See grips.
- Strong in doubles, with the Lim Jonghoon partnership dominating the tour in 2026.
- Composure in big matches, shown against Wang Chuqin and in the Yokohama semi-final. More on playing styles.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 12 |
| Total | 22 | 12 |
| L | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-28 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Oh Junsung KOR vs Zhou Qihao CHN 2-3 11-5, 11-5, 8-11, 5-11, 4-11 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-10 | Men's doubles Final | Alexis Lebrun / Felix Lebrun FRA vs Lim Jonghoon / Oh Junsung KOR 1-3 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 9-11 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-09 | Men's doubles Semifinals | Lim Jonghoon / Oh Junsung KOR vs Manav Thakkar / Manush Shah IND 3-0 11-8, 11-6, 11-3 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-08 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Oh Junsung KOR vs Lin Yun-Ju TPE 2-3 9-11, 8-11, 14-12, 11-7, 11-13 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-08 | Men's doubles Quarterfinals | Anton Kallberg / Kristian Karlsson SWE vs Lim Jonghoon / Oh Junsung KOR 0-3 8-11, 10-12, 8-11 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-07 | Men's doubles Round of 16 | Zhou Guanhong / Li Hechen CHN vs Lim Jonghoon / Oh Junsung KOR 0-3 4-11, 6-11, 5-11 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-06 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Oh Junsung KOR vs Kristian Karlsson SWE 3-2 10-12, 13-11, 6-11, 11-9, 11-8 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-04 | Men's singles Round of 64 | Togami Shunsuke JPN vs Oh Junsung KOR 2-3 11-3, 8-11, 11-5, 5-11, 17-19 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Oh Junsung?
He is a South Korean player born in 2006, right-handed, shakehand, and the son of former player Oh Sang-eun.
Is Oh Junsung left-handed?
No. He is right-handed.
What is Oh Junsung's ranking?
In October 2026 he is world No. 17 in singles, his career high.
Did Oh Junsung win titles in 2026?
Yes, three doubles titles with Lim Jonghoon: Skopje, Zagreb and China Smash. In singles he was a finalist in Yokohama.