The 'Hanacard Hanacapital Jeju World Championship' will be held from March 6 at the Halla Gymnasium in Jeju, marking the climax of the professional billiards season. This prestigious tournament is characterized by its record prize money, with male and female champions set to receive 300 million and 100 million won, respectively. The competition will only feature the top 32 players from the season, ensuring a thrilling and competitive atmosphere. Notably, extra incentives like the 'Welcome Top Ranking' awards, which are double the regular tour prizes for top averages, add to the allure for both male and female participants.

Innovative changes in the tournament format include the introduction of a 'Group Swiss Stage' which modifies the traditional league play. Players will participate in a structured group stage, with winners and losers from the first round being filtered into further matches to determine who advances to the knockout rounds. This shift from a three-match win format to a five-match win format in the group stage heightens the drama and intensity of competition. Following the initial rounds, the tournament will progress to a knockout style from the round of 16 to the final, designed to prevent early matchups between players who have faced each other earlier in the tournament.

Among the participants, notable players include Kim Ga-young and Srong Pheavy as the favorites in the women’s division, alongside newcomers like Jung Soo-bin, who has garnered attention following impressive performances in earlier tournaments. With her rapid rise in the LPBA rankings and a strong showing this season, Jung is expected to attract significant fan interest during the championship, further elevating the stakes of this high-profile event.