Mi Ok Kim defeated Jin Young Choi 6-4 6-4 in the Ho Chi Minh City 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jin Young Choi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mi Ok Kim claimed a first win over Jin Young Choi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-21 | Changwon 25K | R32 | hard | Jin Young Choi | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2001-03-12 | Kao-Hsiung City 10K | R32 | hard | Jin Young Choi | 6-1 6-4 |