"Retired, yet now doing gravure in Japan" — Beauty golfer An Shin-ae captivates the Japanese archipelago with a single photo... Her cosmetics business also shows signs of success: "A second prime"

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Interest from Japan in An Shin-ae (35), who enjoyed great popularity in the country during her active career, has not waned even after her retirement.

Japan's "Daily Sports" reported on the 12th (Korean time) that "popular golfer An Shin-ae, who abruptly retired from professional play in 2024, recently revealed her current appearance, sparking a major reaction."

An Shin-ae recently posted photos of herself on her social media (SNS), accompanied by the caption, "It's been a while. I've been busy. How have you all been?"

"Daily Sports" noted that "An Shin-ae uploaded close-up shots highlighting her toned physique, shining in form-fitting training wear," adding that "at 35, she had captivated fans with her exceptional beauty in both Korea and Japan during her active years."

The outlet further reported the intense reaction, stating that comments sections and social media are flooded with voices such as "healthy beauty," "still as pretty as ever," "I thought it was someone else for a moment," "she gets more beautiful over time," "it's hard to believe," and "isn't she too cute?"

In fact, An Shin-ae has continued a bold path beyond that of a typical sports star in Japan since her retirement. Last May, she debuted in a full-fledged gravure photo shoot for Japan's "Weekly Playboy," marking her first such appearance in eight years. Unlike her past swimsuit-focused shoots, she boldly took on lingerie styling, generating buzz.

She has also found a new career. Last October, the Japanese weekly magazine "Friday" focused on An Shin-ae's recent activities after founding a skincare brand. The media dubbed her, who was known as the "Sexy Queen" during her playing days, the "Sexy President," highlighting her transformation into a businesswoman. Having started her own company, she is accelerating her efforts to capture the Japanese market, including opening pop-up stores in Fukuoka and Osaka this year.

The heartbreaking reason behind her sudden departure from the course was also revealed later. An Shin-ae retired following a JLPGA Tour event in September 2024, a decision made to care for her father, who was battling cancer. After losing her father last May, she has been caring for her grieving mother and is only now, this year, devoting herself fully to her main business in cosmetics, according to reports.

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