Yeosu, South Korea, November 3, 2026: Malaysia’s independent men’s doubles pair Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi delivered a major upset at the 2026 Korea Open on Tuesday, defeating China’s fourth seeds Chen Boyang and Liu Yi 21-14, 21-19 to reach the second round of the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.
Third seeds Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun also advanced after recovering from a game down to defeat compatriots Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong 12-21, 21-8, 21-12. However, it was a difficult opening day for several other Malaysian pairs, while the country’s men’s singles representatives failed to survive qualifying.
Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi Stun Chinese Fourth Seeds
Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi produced one of the opening day’s biggest surprises by eliminating China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi, ranked world No. 11.
Watch: Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi vs. Chen Boyang and Liu Yi – 2026 Korea Open Highlights
Watch the highlights of Malaysia’s Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi defeating China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi 21-14, 21-19 in the men’s doubles first round of the 2026 Korea Open.
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The Malaysian independent pair needed just 34 minutes to defeat the fourth seeds 21-14, 21-19 at Jinnam Stadium.
After taking the opening game comfortably, Chia and Teo held on in a tighter second game to complete the straight-game victory.
They will next face Chinese Taipei’s He Zhi Wei and Huang Jui Hsuan for a place in the quarterfinals.
Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun Fight Back in Malaysian Derby
World No. 9 Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun survived an early scare against fellow Malaysians Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong.
Playing their first meeting, the third seeds lost the opening game 12-21 before responding emphatically with a 21-8 victory in the second.
Man and Tee maintained their advantage in the decider, winning 21-12 to complete the comeback in 38 minutes.
The Malaysian pair will face Chinese Taipei’s Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh in the round of 16.
Five Malaysian Men’s Doubles Pairs Exit Early
Malaysia’s other men’s doubles representatives endured a disappointing opening round.
Former international Tan Wee Kiong and Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub lost 11-21, 17-21 to South Korea’s Jin Yong and Jo Song Hyun.
Bryan Jeremy Goonting and Muhammad Haikal pushed China’s eighth seeds Wang Chang and Xie Haonan to three games before losing 14-21, 24-22, 17-21.
Choong Hon Jian and Wong Vin Sean also exited after falling 20-22, 12-21 to defending champions and top seeds Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea.
Meanwhile, Lim Tze Jian and Wong Tien Ci withdrew from their opening match, handing China’s Lin Xiang Yi and Zeng Wei Han a walkover. Wong also withdrew from mixed doubles alongside Lim Chiew Sien.
Cheam June Wei and Eogene Ewe Fall in Qualifying
Malaysia’s men’s singles campaign suffered an early setback as both Cheam June Wei and Eogene Ewe failed to reach the main draw.
Cheam, a five-time Lin Dan Cup champion and the fourth seed in qualifying, suffered a 12-21, 9-21 defeat to South Korea’s Choi Ji Hoon.
The world No. 56 Malaysian was unable to build momentum after his opening-round elimination at last week’s HYLO Open.
Eogene Ewe, meanwhile, began with an encouraging comeback victory over South Korea’s Park Sang Yong, winning 12-21, 21-18, 21-12.
However, the 21-year-old Malaysian narrowly missed out on a main-draw place after losing 20-22, 21-17, 19-21 to Indonesia’s top qualifying seed Richie Duta Richardo.
The result ended Malaysia’s men’s singles qualifying campaign in Yeosu.
Japan’s Goto and Yoshida Upset Chinese Sixth Seeds
Another notable men’s doubles result saw Japan’s Takuto Goto and Tsubasa Yoshida eliminate China’s sixth seeds Liang Weikeng and Hu Keyuan 21-19, 21-17.
Liang and regular partner Wang Chang are competing with different partners at the Korea Open, with Wang teaming up with Xie Haonan.
The tournament continues through November 8, with Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun and Chia Weijie and Teo Ee Yi carrying Malaysia’s men’s doubles hopes into the second round.
Complete Tournament Results
Men’s Singles – Qualifying First Round
Choi Ji Hoon (South Korea) defeated Cheam June Wei (Malaysia), 21-12, 21-9.
Eogene Ewe (Malaysia) defeated Park Sang Yong (South Korea), 12-21, 21-18, 21-12.
Men’s Singles – Final Qualifying Round
Richie Duta Richardo (Indonesia) defeated Eogene Ewe (Malaysia), 22-20, 17-21, 21-19.
Men’s Doubles – First Round
Chia Weijie/Teo Ee Yi (Malaysia) defeated Chen Boyang/Liu Yi (China), 21-14, 21-19.
Man Wei Chong/Tee Kai Wun (Malaysia) defeated Low Hang Yee/Ng Eng Cheong (Malaysia), 12-21, 21-8, 21-12.
Jin Yong/Jo Song Hyun (South Korea) defeated Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub/Tan Wee Kiong (Malaysia), 21-11, 21-17.
Wang Chang/Xie Haonan (China) defeated Bryan Jeremy Goonting/Muhammad Haikal (Malaysia), 21-14, 22-24, 21-17.
Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae (South Korea) defeated Choong Hon Jian/Wong Vin Sean (Malaysia), 22-20, 21-12.
Takuto Goto/Tsubasa Yoshida (Japan) defeated Liang Weikeng/Hu Keyuan (China), 21-19, 21-17.
Lin Xiang Yi/Zeng Wei Han (China) advanced over Lim Tze Jian/Wong Tien Ci (Malaysia) by walkover. No games were played.
Mixed Doubles – Withdrawal
Wong Tien Ci/Lim Chiew Sien (Malaysia) withdrew from the tournament. Their opponents were not identified in the supplied report.