Bong Soo Kim defeated Han Cheol Shin 7-5 6-4 in the Japan Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Han Cheol Shin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bong Soo Kim claimed a first win over Han Cheol Shin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-11-08 | Japan Masters 4 | QF | hard | Han Cheol Shin | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |