| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 서서아 |
Nickname | Princess of Pool |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | (2002-11-27) November 27, 2002[1] Gwangju, South Korea[2] |
| Occupation | Professional pool player |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
| Pool career | |
| Sport | Pool billiards |
Event(s) | Nine-ball, Ten-ball |
| Turned pro | 2018 |
| Tournament wins | |
| World Champion | Nine-ball (2025) |
Seoa Seo[a] (Korean: 서서아, born November 27, 2002)[1] is a South Korean professional pool player known for her performances in international nine‑ball competitions. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pool" she competes in both women's and mixed-gender tournaments.[3] She is sponsored by brands such as LG U+, Hollywood, 8ball Arena, Arena, and Gorina.[4]
Seo was born in Gwangju, South Korea.[2] She won the 2025 WPA Women's World Nine-ball Championship. Seo is the second South Korean to win the WPA Women's World Nine-ball Championship since Kim Ga-young in 2004 and 2006.[5] She is recognized as a WPBA Elite Pro.[6]
Career
Seo has competed on the international professional pool circuit, representing South Korea in major nine‑ball tournaments. In July 2025, she became one of the few women to advance to the last 64 of the prestigious World Pool Championship, after defeating two-time world champion Albin Ouschan 9–2 in the early rounds of the event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[7][8][9] She was the only female competitor in the field and stood one win away from becoming the first woman to reach the last 32 at the World Pool Championship.[10] She has also competed in domestic events such as the Namwon National Pocket Billiards Championship, where she won the women’s division..[11]
Earlier in the 2025 season, Seo won the World 10‑Ball Open (Little Monster International Women's 10‑Ball Open) in Gandia, Spain, defeating world No. 8 Kelly Fisher in the final. She did this shortly after winning the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President’s Cup, demonstrating strong performances in both domestic and international competition.[12]
Seo has also captured titles in regional events, including a victory at the Indonesian International Open as part of the Predator Pro Billiard Series in Jakarta.[13]
Career highlights
| Year | Event | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alfa Women's Las Vegas Open | Las Vegas | Winner[14] |
| 2025 | World Pool Championship | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Last 64 (defeated Albin Ouschan)[10][9] |
| 2025 | World 10‑Ball Open (Little Monster International Women's 10‑Ball Open) | Gandia, Spain | Winner[12] |
| 2025 | Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President’s Cup | South Korea | Winner[12] |
| 2025 | Indonesian International Open (Predator Pro Series) | Jakarta, Indonesia | Winner[13] |
| 2025 | 2025 WPA Women's World Nine-ball Championship | Jacksonville, Florida | Winner[15] |
Impact
Seo’s run at the World Pool Championship in 2025 was reported as a landmark performance for a female player in an open professional event, attracting attention from international sports media.[10]
Personal life
Seoa has been a member of the Korea national pocket billiards team and has received extended corporate support through sponsorship from LG U+, which confirmed continued backing for her and teammate Lee Ha‑rin through 2027.[16] Seoa currently resides in Incheon, South Korea.[17] Seoa is currently in a relationship with fellow Pool Player Robbie Capito of Hong Kong.[18]
Notes
- ^ The surname "Seoa" is also spelled SeoA and Seo-ah.
References
- ^ a b "서서아" [Seo Seoa] (in Korean). wowKorea. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Seo Seoa". Asian Pool Federation. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Matchroom Pool (April 21, 2025). Kuo Po Cheng vs Seo Seoa | Round Two | 2024 UK Open Pool Championship. Retrieved December 22, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "What makes a Player an Elite Pro?". Women's Professional Billiard Association. 2025. Archived from the original on December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ Hudd, Ben (July 23, 2025). "Seoa stuns two-time champion Ouschan to continue landmark World Pool Championship run". Absolute Pool. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Seo Seoa Stuns Two‑Time Champion Ouschan – Day Three Of The 2025 World Pool Championship". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Seo Seoa Stuns Two-Time Champion Ouschan - Day Three of the 2025 World Pool Championship". Matchroom Pool. July 23, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Seo Seoa becomes only fourth woman ever to reach the last 64 of the World Pool Championship". Sky Sports. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Lim, Jong-ryul (July 10, 2023). "'차세대 포켓볼 女王' 서서아, 남원 전국대회 우승" ['Next-generation pool queen' Seo Seo-ah wins the Namwon National Tournament.] (in Korean). No Cut News. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Seo Seoa wins World 10‑Ball Open after domestic title in eight days". Chosun Biz. November 29, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Malayan and Seoa reign victorious at Indonesia International Open in Jakarta". Absolute Pool. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Seoa Holds off Hung to Win Alfa Las Vegas Open as World 10-Ball Set to Begin". AZ Billiards. February 28, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Kamui Women's World 9-ball Championships". Pro Billiards Series. December 22, 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (August 25, 2024). "LGU+, 여자 포켓볼 국가대표 서서아·이하린 선수 후원 3년 연장" [LGU+ Extends Sponsorship of Women's Pocketball National Team Players Seo Seo-ah and Lee Ha-rin for Three Years] (in Korean). Aju Business Daily. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ "Seo Seoa". AZ Billiards. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ https://absolute-pool.com/2025/12/22/seoa-crowned-womens-world-champion-for-first-time-after-denying-tkach-in-intense-shootout/
