At the 2026 Winter Olympics, South Korean mixed doubles curlers Kim Sun-young and Jung Young-seok faced off against Norway's Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten in their final round-robin match. Despite a strong start leading 5-2 in the early parts of the game, they lost momentum and ultimately fell 5-8, ending their tournament with a 3-6 record, securing the 9th place finish. This marked a significant achievement as they were the first South Koreans to qualify for the mixed doubles event in the Olympics, although they failed to progress to the semifinals due to an early five-match losing streak.

The match showcased Kim and Jung's early prowess; they opened with a point in the first end and maintained a lead by scoring in subsequent ends. However, the Norwegian team, with experience from prior Olympic success, mounted a comeback, leveling the match in the crucial sixth end and eventually pulling ahead in the later ends of the game. Their ability to overcome adversity highlighted the high-caliber competition present in Olympic curling.

Despite their final match defeat, Kim and Jung exhibited resilience, especially after a disheartening start to the tournament that saw them lose five consecutive matches to top-tier teams from Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, and the Czech Republic. Their victories over the USA, Estonia, and Canada in the middle of the tournament helped restore some pride in their performance. The semifinals will feature the British, Italian, American, and Swedish teams vying for medals, highlighting the competitive landscape of Olympic curling.