From Japan, there are two players who have shown great level in Hwanglyung cup this year. Xie Min in the first round and Hujisawa Lina in the second round. Hujisawa Lina won against Wang Chenxing by resign with white in the 11th match of 6th Hwanglyung cup.

Next opponent from Korea is Oh Yujin, they have played 3 games before and Oh 5P won all against Hujisawa Lina.

So far, Korea left two players, Oh Yujin and Choi Jung and China and Japan each left Yu Zhiying and Hujisawa Lina.