During the October 29 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s Fun-Staurant, viewers saw the now 186 cm-tall Min training as a professional swimmer.
Oh Yoon-ah explained that Min received an offer to pursue swimming professionally after people involved with the team saw previous footage on Fun-Staurant showing how much he enjoyed the sport. He subsequently passed an entry test and joined the team as a salaried professional athlete.
While preparing for a Special Olympics preliminary competition in late August, Min trained under race conditions as his coach tracked his improving times. The coach said Min had shaved nearly five seconds off his freestyle time and could potentially improve his backstroke time by as much as 10 seconds.
Results from a subsequent domestic Special Olympics competition showed Min winning a bronze medal in freestyle and a silver medal in backstroke.
Netizen Reactions
The small sample of Nate News comments was overwhelmingly supportive, with readers congratulating Min on his achievements while praising Oh Yoon-ah for the care and effort she has put into raising him.
1. Congratulations. Sending warm applause and encouragement to this wonderful mother and son.
2. You raised him so well, and he’s grown up so wonderfully. I can only imagine how many difficult moments and hardships you must have gone through. I really respect you, Oh Yoon-ah.
3. Actress Oh Yoon-ah, I sincerely respect you. As a fellow mother, I’m just one person quietly cheering you on ㅎ
4. She’s truly a top-tier mother. So admirable~ Absolutely amazing~ Congratulations to your son on his medals too~
5. I really think she’s amazing. I’m leaving with some positive energy~~!!
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