Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong has been hilariously exposed by her junior, Kim Gil-li.
On the upcoming episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' airing on the 25th, Choi Min-jeong, Kim Gil-li, Kim Sang-gyeom, and Yoo Seung-eun will appear in a special segment titled 'Olympic Stories: The Final Chapter'.
Choi Min-jeong is a renowned short track skater representing South Korea, consistently achieving top results in major international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympics. She has set a record as the athlete with the most Olympic medals from South Korea, having competed in the 2018 PyeongChang, 2022 Beijing, and 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
On 'Radio Star', Choi will reveal her impressive tally of 144 medals from major international competitions, including 85 golds, astonishing everyone. When asked about her total medal count, including domestic competitions, she nonchalantly replies, "I haven't counted the domestic ones in a while," while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories of winning the women's short track relay gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, rekindling the emotions of that moment.
Choi also candidly discusses her nicknames. She finds the 'Ice Princess' nickname, stemming from her expressionless demeanor, burdensome, but she appreciates being called a 'Living Legend' because "it's in English, so it feels less cringy," eliciting laughter. Kim Gil-li's revelation that Choi is self-proclaimed 'Elsa' in the athlete's village adds a surprising twist, leaving the studio in stitches.
Choi shares behind-the-scenes stories from her variety show appearances, including being too nervous to make eye contact while sitting next to Chef Son Jong-won on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator', showcasing a different side from her charismatic presence on the ice.
Additionally, Choi reveals a situation where she almost couldn't return to Korea immediately after the Olympics, piquing curiosity. Kim Gil-li humorously exposes, "Min-jeong unnie can't do anything except skate," turning the studio into a sea of laughter. Choi admits to this, sharing her clumsy yet endearing daily life, adding to her human charm.
Catch all these stories on 'Radio Star' airing Wednesday, the 25th, at 10:30 PM.
Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr