Oh Sang Wook, the 27-year-old fencing champion who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is once again in the spotlight — this time for his personal and romantic life. | @ohsu.o_o/Instagram Recent rumors surrounding his romantic life have gained traction, and now new photos have intensified the speculation. On September 15, fellow athlete Kwak […]
National Team’s Coach Caught Sexually Exploiting Underage Athlete For Over A Year
A national-level coach in South Korea was sentenced to five years of prison time for sexually exploiting a teenage athlete. Image used for illustrative purposes | iStock On August 28, KST, the Uijeongbu District Court found the 28-year-old national jump rope coach guilty of violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth Against […]
An Olympic Athlete Kept Flipping Off His Korean Rivals
Olympic speed skater Sjinkie Knegt found himself at the center of controversy not once but twice for his behavior towards his Korean opponents. The Netherlands’ Sjinkie Knegt and South Korea’s Lim Hyo Jun | @olympics/Instagram In 2014, Sjinkie Knegt was photographed giving two middle fingers to Viktor Ahn, a former South Korean speed skater who became […]
An Olympic Athlete Gains Attention For Being TWICE Nayeon’s Brazilian Lookalike
An unexpected Olympian has gained attention for her resemblance to TWICE‘s Nayeon. Besides her talent, Nayeon has often been praised for her cute and sexy visuals, making her highly identifiable to even non-fans. TWICE’s Nayeon Recently, an athlete competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics was found to resemble the idol surprisingly. On August 3, an […]
Ultimate Redemption: The Filipino Olympic Athlete Who Just Won The Country’s 2nd Ever Gold Medal
Many would be surprised to learn that countries are still experiencing firsts regarding the Olympics. For example, during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei took home the country’s first gold medal in the 10,000m race, the country’s fifth overall. Embed from Getty Images The Philippines is also experiencing firsts, winning its first-ever gold medal […]
Japanese Olympic Team Kicks Out Top Athlete For Smoking And Drinking
Japan’s Olympic gymnastics team is now down one member. On July 19, it was reported that Shoko Miyata, described as the country’s top gymnast, was removed from the team heading to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. According to the Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA), Miyata was sent home from an Olympic prep camp in Monaco […]
Police Tracking Down Terror Bomb Attack Threat To Superstar Athlete At Gocheok Skydome
Law enforcement authorities in Seoul have actively pursued the source of a bomb threat aimed at disrupting the opening game of the 2024 U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) season at Gocheok Sky Dome. The game — notable for being the first MLB game ever hosted in South Korea — featured a face-off between the San […]
Meet The Olympic Athlete Going Viral For Her Visuals
This Olympic athlete is known for more than just her speed! Japanese sprinter Ichiko Iki is gaining attention for her stunning visuals. Ichiko Iki Ichiko Iki Netizens praise her bare face for being in the top “1%,” meaning she’s naturally gorgeous! | Aflo Images | Aflo Images However, just wait until you see her with […]
Korea’s First Transgender Athlete Stirs Up Controversy With Cycling Achievement
A Korean athlete recently went viral for her gender. Na Hwa Rin is the country’s first transgender athlete. The 37-year old cyclist made headlines after winning medals at the 2023 Gangwon Sports Festival. She joined the women’s division after it was confirmed that both the Gangwon State Sports Council and Korean Sports and Olympic Committee […]