Olympic Silver Medalist Kim Sang-gyeom Shares Insights on His Journey and Unique Strategies

Olympic silver medalist Kim Sang-gyeom reveals the secrets behind his success. JTBC, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, faced criticism for not airing South Korea's first gold medal moment live.

Kim Sang-gyeom, the snowboard alpine athlete who secured South Korea's 400th Olympic medal, will appear on JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours.' Just two days after returning to Korea, Kim will showcase his Olympic silver medal, exuding the aura of a medalist. He will also introduce the equipment that accompanied him to glory at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, including a custom-made board that cost several million won.

The show will feature thrilling footage from Kim's Olympic performance, which he admits he is seeing for the first time. Analyzing the final match where he narrowly lost by 0.19 seconds, Kim graciously acknowledges, "The opponent managed the game better." He humorously recounts contemplating whether to join Austrian winner Benjamin Karl in a shirtless celebration but ultimately refrained, leading to laughter in the studio.

Kim shares a unique method for overcoming slumps, revealing that he once asked his wife to scold him when his season wasn't going well. He expresses his gratitude with a heartfelt video message to his wife, showcasing his affectionate side. Reflecting on his most challenging moment, Kim recalls failing to qualify for the finals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, crediting an unexpected supporter for helping him rise again.

Additionally, the show will feature footage of Alberto and the Italian correspondent attending South Korea's events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. They will capture the excitement of Shin Dong-min's thrilling overtakes and Lim Jong-eon's historic medal-winning performance in the ice events. The episode will also tease a meeting with commentators Bae Sung-jae, Kwak Yoon-gi, and Kim A-rang, heightening anticipation.

Catch all this and more on JTBC's 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' at 10:30 PM on the 16th.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr