🌟 The Real Stories of Ice Stars Pouring In! (Choi Min-jeong You Quiz Behind & Won Yun-jong Interview) - 2026.03.19🌟 The Real Stories of Ice Stars Pouring In! (Choi Min-jeong You Quiz Behind & Won Yun-jong Interview) - 2026.03.19

Hello, fans! It's Milano Expeditionary, who still can't forget the heat of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics! 🇮🇹 It's already been almost a month since the Olympics ended, but the real stories from our athletes seem to be just beginning. Shall we dive right into the hot news prepared for today? 👀

📺 Heartwarming Behind-the-Scenes of Choi Min-jeong and Her Mother

On the 18th, Choi Min-jeong and her mother appeared together on an entertainment show, making headlines ^[1]. It turns out there was immense sacrifice from her mother for Choi Min-jeong to become the all-time most decorated medalist! To match the training environment, they moved a whopping 12 times and even sold their house to cover training expenses ^[1]. Even Choi Min-jeong herself expressed her deep respect, saying, "If you told me to live like my mom, I absolutely couldn't have" ^[1]. In particular, she cried profusely reading the letter her mother gave her on the plane to Milano ^[6], but it turns out there was a hilarious twist—the stationery was yellow (gold) to symbolize a 'gold medal'! 🤣 ^[7]. Although she announced her Olympic retirement after this event, let's all cheer for Choi Min-jeong's future as she finished without any regrets! ^[6].

🗣️ Hwang Dae-heon's Revelation Preview & Chinese SNS Controversy

There's also some unusual news regarding Hwang Dae-heon. A video seemingly secretly filmed from a close distance of Hwang waiting to compete during the Milano Olympics is spreading on Chinese SNS, leading to excessive mockery from Chinese netizens ^[5]. Amidst this, Hwang announced his stance on his SNS, stating, "I will correct untrue contents being accepted as established facts" ^[3]. Consequently, Chinese media are also on high alert about the potential impact on the Korea-China short track world, mentioning past relationships with Lin Xiaojun ^[3]. We'll have to wait and see what truth Hwang Dae-heon will reveal.

🥇 Triumphant Return! Lim Jong-eon & 'Lamborgilli' Kim Gil-li

Leaving behind the regrets and joys of the Milano Olympics, Lim Jong-eon and Kim Gil-li, who both won two gold medals at the World Championships, returned home on the 17th! ✈️ ^[9], ^[8]. Lim Jong-eon, who swallowed his tears after falling in the Olympic 1500m, reportedly skated his race to the fullest at this World Championship ^[9]. Finishing his first senior season, he left a mature interview saying, "I learned that self-belief and confidence are greater skills than skating techniques" ^[2]. Let's also support the fresh side of this 19-year-old young man who wants to enjoy college life and make friends after training! ^[2]. 'Lamborgilli' Kim Gil-li, who conquered the World Championships following the Olympics, shared a cool thought fitting for the world's best, saying, "I gained more speed than expected, so I just dashed" 🏎️💨 ^[8].

🤝 The Future Envisioned by IOC Athletes' Commission Member Won Yun-jong

Lastly, here's news from an interview with bobsleigh hero Won Yun-jong, who was proudly elected as an IOC Athletes' Commission member during the Milano Olympics ^[4]. Member Won expressed his ambition that Korea should become a leader in international sports trends, properly guiding IOC directions like sustainability and gender equality ^[4]. He especially emphasized that youth athlete development is essential to overcome the limitations of domestic winter sports, which are heavily biased towards ice events ^[4]. Let's look forward to the wonderful sports diplomacy Won Yun-jong will show in the future! 🌍

That's all for today's news! I'll be back next week with more exciting Olympic behind-the-scenes stories. Bye! 👋

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Interview with Lim Jong-eon After First Senior Season: 'From Olympic Medal to World Championship 2 Golds'

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.19

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Chinese Fans' Excessive Criticism Towards Hwang Dae-heon

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.19

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Interview with '3rd Korean' IOC Athletes' Commission Member Won Yun-jong

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.19

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Tears of Choi Min-jeong's Mother, Moved 12 Times for Daughter's Support

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.19

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“페라리 쳐다보는 삼륜차?” 황대헌 몰카-조롱까지... 황대헌 향한 중국 팬들 도 넘은 비난

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.19

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Hwang Dae-heon's 'Megaton Revelation' Countdown... Anticipated Impact on Korea-China Short Track

네이버뉴스 · 2026.03.18

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Mother Who Appeared on 'You Quiz' with Choi Min-jeong Confesses Training Hardships

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올림픽·세계선수권 '제패' 시즌 마친 람보르길리 "생각보다 속도가 더 붙어서 그냥 질주했어요!｜지금 이 장면

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The Story Behind Choi Min-jeong's Mother Choosing Gold Stationery on Purpose

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