Seoul: They reigned supreme as the world's top men's badminton doubles team in 2025, and South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae feel they are more than ready to keep carrying their crowns.

According to Yonhap News Agency, reunited as a tandem this year after seven years apart, Kim and Seo tied a single-season record with 11 international titles, including their first world championship together. They capped off their memorable season by winning the Badminton World Federation World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, with a 2-0 (21-18, 21-14) victory over Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang of China.

"It was a huge honor to win the last tournament of the season," Kim told reporters at Incheon International Airport on Monday. Seo added, "We've had to overcome a lot of difficult situations, but we were able to finish strong with the title."

Seo was referring to Kim's back injury that posed a threat to their title aspirations. Kim disclosed that he had sustained a lower back injury two weeks before the World Tour Finals, limiting his training and requiring treatment. "We considered withdrawing from the tournament," Kim said. "But I didn't want to give up because it was our last tournament of the year."

Seo expressed readiness to support Kim because his partner had done the same all season. "Honestly, I didn't really have high expectations at this event," Seo admitted. "But we just took it one match at a time before we got a chance to win the title."

Looking ahead, Kim intends to embrace the pressure that next season will bring after their historic 2025 achievements. "I think that kind of pressure is something we will have to get used to, and the biggest key for us is to stay healthy," Kim said.

Seo expressed gratitude for their wins and records, noting they never aimed to break records initially. "If we take it one tournament at a time, then I am sure we will have an opportunity to go for another record," Seo concluded.