SHINee’s Minho finished third in a triathlon in Tongyeong, proving his athletic ability and thanking fans for their support.
October/27/2026 11:57
SHINee member Minho proved his extraordinary athletic ability by placing third in a triathlon competition. On the 26th, Minho revealed photos and competition records from when he participated in the “2026 World Triathlon Cup Tongyeong” event through his social media. In the released photos, Minho is wearing pink triathlon competition gear, with a finisher’s medal around his neck, smiling brightly. From the pose in which he raises one arm and shows off his muscles, his pride after finishing the competition is vividly conveyed. What especially caught the eye was Minho’s competition record. Minho completed the triathlon event, which consists of swimming, cycling, and running, in 2 hours 27 minutes 14 seconds. Looking at the detailed record, he recorded 26 minutes 38 seconds in swimming, 1 hour 14 minutes 55 seconds in cycling, and 40 minutes 51 seconds in running. Including the transition times between events, he completed the record of 2 hours 27 minutes 14 seconds. Above all, Minho achieved the result of placing third in the men’s 35–39 age group. He did not stop at simply finishing; he also placed, proving through results the effort he has steadily put into exercise. Minho expressed his joy by leaving the words “Miraculous third place” along with a photo of him smiling brightly while holding up his medal at the award ceremony. He then said, “The Tongyeong triathlon is over. I would like to once again express my gratitude to the many people who cheered along the course!” and conveyed thanks to his fans, saying, “Our Shawols (the name of SHINee’s fans) who came from far away are the best. A sweet finish after hard work.” Minho, who is usually known as one of the entertainment industry’s representative exercise enthusiasts, has continued to focus on maintaining his stamina even amid busy activities. In this competition, he showed his presence not only with excellent physical strength but also with actual competition results. ・SHINee’s Minho to hold a solo concert in Tokyo in February 2027, his first in about two years! ・TVXQ’s Changmin’s “handsome three-shot” with junior SM labelmates SHINee’s Minho and EXO’s Chanyeol becomes a hot topic
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