Si Woo Kim has officially shut down the LIV Golf rumors — and his decision is a major win for the PGA Tour. Reports suggested he was offered a team captaincy under LIV’s new Becko East GC, but Korean media now confirms he refused and is staying put. Sungjae Im also denied the rumors within minutes, leaving LIV Golf scrambling after a failed recruitment push. Here’s everything you need to know about Si Woo Kim’s powerful statement, Sungjae Im’s response, and what it means for the battle between LIV and the PGA Tour.
Sei Wu Kim shuts down Liv golf rumors with firm decision. Korean star makes his loyalty crystal clear for weeks. The golf world buzzed with whispers that Seiw Kim was the next big name leaving for LIIV Golf. Reports suggested the deal was already in motion. Eliv Scott O'Neal had supposedly offered the 28-year-old South Korean star the captaincy of the newly rebranded Beco East GC, formerly Ironheads GC. He was expected to replace Kevin Na, reshuffle the roster and lead a team of his own. But in a sharp twist that few saw coming, Sei Wu Kim has slammed the door shut on the rumors. According to a new report shared by Flushing It and sourced from the Korean outlet Mail Business newspaper, Kim turned down LIV's recruitment efforts outright, their statement read. It is true that Kim Sei Wu, like many Korean players, has been offered a recruitment. However, Kim Sei Wu finally expressed his intention to refuse and decided to remain on the PGA tour. That single line changed the entire storyline. What looked like a nearone deal has now turned into a very public rejection. Fire not just Sei Wu Kim. Sunjm also breaks his silence. The report didn't stop there. De Mal's journalist Jihon Kim also released a statement from Sunjm who has been surrounded by the same wave of rumors. His response was direct, confident, and left no room for interpretation. It is not true at all to go to LIIV golf. We are focusing on preparing for the PGA tour next season, and there is no change related to our future career path. Earlier that same day, Sunj had already called the rumors fake news. But this time, the message came with extra clarity and from a major Korean outlet, putting the speculation to rest once and for all. Within minutes, two of South Korea's biggest golf stars had publicly refused LIIV's advances. Fire a blow to LII's recruitment hopes, while LIIV Golf continues its push to expand its global presence. The Korean market remains a huge priority. That's why losing out on South Korea. See Wu Kim, a player's championship winner, fan favorite, and national hero. South Korea Sun JM a two-time PGA tour winner and one of the most consistent players of his generation is a significant setback. It doesn't help that rumors are swirling about Brooks Kepka possibly leaving LIIV next season if one of their biggest stars is uncertain about the future. The league likely hope to counterbalance the situation by adding two major Asian names. Instead, they hit a wall. Fire Wu Kim's loyalty feels like a statement. Kim's refusal isn't just a contract choice. It feels like a declaration that he s choosing. The PGA Tour's competitive structure, its schedule, its history, and its stability over the financial pull and team-based environment of LIIV Golf. For players in South Korea, national representation, legacy, and long-term stability often carry more weight than quick paydays. Kim's decision reinforces that tradition. Fire. what this means moving forward as the off season rolls on. The PGA tour gets a big boost point two of their most marketable international stars are doubling down on their commitment right when rumors suggested otherwise for LIIV. Meanwhile, the recruitment pressure gross losing out on Sei Wu Kim and Sun JM almost simultaneously is a surprising setback and may force the league to rethink its strategy in Asia Point. One thing's certain, the battle for talent isn't slowing down. But today, the PGA Tour walked away with a major win.
