The Idol Athletics Championships showcased new stars, with Shen Xiaoting and Fuma winning the 60m races in a thrilling competition.
September/17/2024 12:13
A new star was born at the 'Idol Athletics Championships.' In the first part of MBC's '2024 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championship' broadcast yesterday (16th) in Korea, the preliminary and final rounds of the 60m race were held. Among 72 idols dreaming of becoming new 'athletic idols,' the women's final included CSR's Soyoung, BADVILLAIN's Kelly, tripleS's Nien, Kep1er's Shen Xiaoting, Candy Shop's Sui, and KISS OF LIFE's Julie. The men's final featured AMPERS&ONE's Kim Seungmo, &TEAM's Maki, Fuma, The Wind's Thanathorn, LUN8's Kaeru, and WayV's Xiaojun. Commentator Yoon Yochun expected Nien to take first place. However, she, who was first in the preliminaries, was overtaken by Shen Xiaoting in the final moments, with a difference of just 0.09 seconds. Shen Xiaoting, who won first place, said, 'I'm very happy to win a gold medal again this year.' In the men's 60m race, Fuma showcased explosive speed, earning the title of the fastest male idol of 2024. He expressed his joy, saying, 'I want to share this joy with my &TEAM members and fans. I love LUNÉ.' Following this, the women's archery team event featured a match between NMIXX and WOOAH's Wooyoung & tripleS's Kim Yuyoung & KISS OF LIFE's Natty & ARTMS's Hijin, and the semifinals against ILLIT and STAYC. NMIXX's Lily surprised viewers by closing one eye while drawing her bow and placing the string against her cheek. Ace Gyujin also shot with one eye closed, releasing arrows consecutively. The final score was a decisive victory for the Center Union at 45 to 73. Commentator Heawon noted, 'Last time NMIXX participated in the 'Idol Athletics Championships,' they had ambiguous results in the relay, but they are still the same.' Next to her, Jeong Hyunmoo teased, 'It wasn't ambiguous. It was ambiguous then, but this year they stood out.' The final match between ILLIT and the Center Union followed, with continuous comebacks, and tripleS's Kim Yuyoung, a left-handed participant, secured victory. The final score was 77 to 66, with Hijin stating, 'I thought we would win since I was with the best members from practice,' and Natty saying, 'We worked hard, and we could show our fans good parts. I want to share this joy together.' - Teaser video for the 'Idol Athletics Championships' released from ZEROBASEONE to ILLIT... Legendary stars also appear - 'Idol Athletics Championships' set to air for the first time in two years! Recording to take place in August... Various events are being considered.
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