Seong Kon Kim defeated Nam Hoon Kim 7-6 6-0 in the Korea Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nam Hoon Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Seong Kon Kim claimed a first win over Nam Hoon Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-24 | Korea Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Nam Hoon Kim | 7-5 6-2 |