The South Korean women's curling team faced a setback on January 15, 2026, as their winning streak was interrupted by a skilled Danish team in the round-robin match held at the Cortina Olympic Stadium in Italy. The match, crucial for advancing in the competition, ended in a 3-6 defeat for South Korea, marking the end of their recent two-game winning streak and leaving them with a record of two wins and two losses in the tournament. This round-robin format involves ten teams competing against each other, with the top four advancing to the semifinals for a shot at medals.

In this particular match, South Korea struggled against Denmark's stringent gameplay. They missed an early scoring opportunity, conceding the first point to Denmark after the second end. However, the team rallied to equalize in the third end before trading points in the next two ends, ending the first half at 2-2. Both teams demonstrated strategic maneuvering and precise throws, maintaining a low-scoring affair without allowing major scoring runs.

As the match progressed into the second half, South Korea continued to face challenges, trailing 2-4 after conceding points in the sixth and seventh ends. In a dramatic eighth end, skip Kim Eun-ji executed crucial shots to narrow the deficit by scoring one point. They attempted to regain momentum in the ninth end, but Denmark's skip Madeleine Dupont showcased superior precision, further extending South Korea's struggle. Ultimately, South Korea faced a disappointing finish, surrendering another point in the tenth end and accepting their defeat to a formidable Danish squad.