On the 12th, at the national team selection event held at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul, Bae Seo-chan, representing Goyang City Hall, secured third place overall in the men's division, earning a spot on the relay team. Last year, he won a gold, silver, and bronze medal at the Universiade, and this marks his first selection for the senior national team.
Bae Seo-chan expressed his excitement, saying, "It's my first time being on the national team, and it still feels unreal. I've struggled with my performance in the past, so I'm thrilled with this positive outcome. The other selected athletes are friends I've known for a long time, which motivates me to work even harder. I want to feel the same pride I experienced during the Universiade."
Born in 2000, Bae Jin-young also has a younger sister born in 2007. He debuted with Wanna One through Mnet's 'Produce 101 Season 2' in 2017. After the group's official activities ended, he re-debuted as the center of the group CIX in 2019. Following the expiration of his contract with C9 Entertainment in August 2024, he concluded his team activities and announced a fresh start as a solo artist last October. He is also set to reconnect with fans through Mnet's reality show 'Wanna One Go' at the end of April.
Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr