Japan fails to win for the first time in 20 years, loses to the world's strongest player in Japan-Korea showdown
Japan lost to South Korea in the final match of the 27th Nongshim Cup, marking a 20-year wait for a championship, as player Iyama was defeated by the current world champion Shin Jin-seo.
Nongshim Cup Champion Shin Jin-seo Says 'I Was Lucky' and Humble About Surpassing 10 Billion Won in Total Prize Money
World's top Go player Shin Jin-seo won the Nongshim Cup by defeating Japan's Ichiriki Ryo and credited his success to luck and fan support despite feeling dissatisfied with his performance.
Shin Jin-seo wins dramatically against Ichiriki Ryo, leading Korean team to 6th consecutive victory in the Nongshim Cup
Shin Jin-seo completed Korea's sixth consecutive victory in the Nongshim Cup with a dramatic win over Japan's Ichiriki Ryo, marking a personal 21-match winning streak in the tournament.
"The Strongest in the World" South Korea's Shin Jin-seo Wins, Advances to Final Showdown with Japan's Ichiriki Ryo
In the 27th Nongshim Shin Ramyeon Cup, South Korea's Shin Jin-seo defeats China's Wang Xinghao and prepares for a final match against Japan's Ichiriki Ryo, with significant implications for both teams.
Shin Jin-seo overcomes major challenge by defeating Wang Xinghao... Will he achieve a miraculous comeback victory on the 6th?
Shin Jin-seo advances towards a miraculous comeback victory in the Nongshim Cup after defeating China's Wang Xinghao, setting up a final showdown against Japan's Ichiriki Ryo.
Yuta Iyama loses, captain Ryu Ichiriki faces crucial match for Japan's victory
Yuta Iyama was defeated by South Korea's Shin Jin-seo in the 27th Nongshim Cup Team Competition, but Japan's captain Ryu Ichiriki is still set to compete for the championship.
Shin Jin-seo defeats Iyama to achieve 19 consecutive wins in the Nongshim Cup... will face 'formidable' Wang Xinghao on the 5th
Shin Jin-seo secured his 19th consecutive victory by defeating Japan's Iyama Yuta, and he is set to compete against China's Wang Xinghao next.
Yuta Iyama defeats three opponents; Japan is two wins away from its first team victory in 20 years
Yuta Iyama's stellar performance has propelled Japan to the brink of its first team victory in 20 years at the 27th NongShim Cup, defeating three players from China and South Korea.
Yamashita Yuta defeats Ding Hao to achieve three consecutive wins at the Nongshim Cup... colliding with Shin Jin-seo at 3 PM on the 4th
Japanese player Yamashita Yuta secured his third consecutive win at the Nongshim Cup by defeating China’s Ding Hao, and will face Korea’s Shin Jin-seo in the next match.