The photo went viral among sports fans when "Pro Mee" Ariya Jutanugarn, the beloved Thai professional golfer, posed with South Korean superstar Song Joong-ki during the HSBC Women's World Championship, a global women's golf tournament held in Singapore.
On 4 March 2026, although Song Joong-ki's presence added significant excitement to the tournament, for Thai fans the main highlight was “Pro Mee,” who competed amid the lively atmosphere of international sports fans and still smiled brightly when sharing a frame with the global star.
Song Joong-ki attended the competition at close range for the second consecutive year as an ambassador of R&A Global Golf Development, under the supervision of The R&A, the global golf governing body that plays a key role in promoting and developing golf in many countries, especially supporting the growth of women's golf internationally.
Seeing a leading Asian actor actively supporting the golf world reflects the power of "soft power," perfectly linking sports and entertainment. At the same time, Pro Mee’s participation in this moment reinforces her status as a Thai female golfer recognized on the world stage.
Over many years, Pro Mee has been a key figure in Thai women's golf, gaining fame through major achievements and inspiring many young people. Her appearance in such a world-class tournament represents not only competition for leaderboard rankings but also symbolizes Thai female athletes standing strong internationally.