Korean Open 2022:K-Pop & BTS SuperStar Jin Shows Up For Ruud’s Match.

The second-round match between top seed Casper Ruud and qualifier Nicolas Jarry gave the 2022 ATP Korea Open some nail-biting excitement.

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Top seed Ruud faced the Chilean to cruise into the quarterfinals after winning the first set 6-2.

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The Norwegian lost the second set 3-6 due to a minor deflection in focus but recovered in the third set to win the match 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

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Kim Seok-jin, better known by his stage as Jin, a member of the boy band BTS and a K-pop superstar, attended the match.

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Videos and pictures of Jin during the event swiftly went viral on social media as many k-pop fans were eager to get a sneak peek into his everyday life.

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Casper Ruud will be up against Yoshihito Nishioka in the 2022 Korea Open quarterfinals after defeating Nicolas Jarry.

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In their one prior encounter on the ATP Tour, Ruud prevailed against Nishioka, winning their match at the 2021 Madrid Open in straight sets.

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Top seed Ruud faced the Chilean to cruise into the quarterfinals after winning the first set 6-2.

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Casper Ruud will win his fourth championship of the year and tenth of his career if he clinches the title in Seoul on Sunday.

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