An Se-young advanced to the round of 16 at the World Badminton Championships after returning from a month of injury rehabilitation. She defeated Indonesia's Wiyaya in the round of 32 with a score of 2-0, demonstrating her strong skills despite cautious game management. An Se-young, who had temporarily suspended play due to left foot pain at last month's Japan Open, successfully made a comeback through this tournament. An Se-young won Korea's first-ever singles title at the 2023 Copenhagen World Championships and is aiming for the top spot in the world again after three years in this competition. The World Championships are one of the most prestigious major tournaments in badminton, along with the Summer Olympics.