MBC's Idol Athletics Championship returns for its 15th year with 374 idols competing in various sports, airing October 6-8.
September/26/2025 18:19
Every time, a new star is born, MBC's 'Idol Athletics Championship' will be broadcast again this year. MBC today (26th) released a preview video for the '2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championship.' This year marks the 15th anniversary of the 'Idol Athletics Championship,' which will be held on the largest scale in history with a total of 61 teams and 374 idols participating. The preview video begins with the catchphrase 'K-POP that captivated the whole world' and 'the largest idol sports festival in history held in the K-POP homeland.' The released preview video captures the fierce competition scenes of the idols in various events. ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, ILLIT, and Hearts2Hearts faced off in shooting events, showcasing a tense battle of nerves. In particular, RIIZE's Wonbin provocatively said to ZEROBASEONE, 'I hope you don't shoot ZEROBASEONE (ONE=1) points,' to which ZEROBASEONE's Jianhao responded, 'You know we are the seniors at the Idol Athletics Championship, right?' This scene, filled with tension, also brought laughter and heightened anticipation. In the penalty kick event with NCT WISH, the idol stars showcased powerful shots that raised the tension in households to its peak, while FIFTY FIFTY's Mun Chanel delivered a dazzling performance in dance sports. This year's 'Idol Athletics Championship' will feature five events: athletics, shillm (Korean wrestling), penalty kicks, dance sports, and pistol shooting, showcasing the passion and competitive spirit of Korea's top idol stars. The 'Idol Athletics Championship' will be broadcast over three days on October 6, 7, and 8.
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