"Patriotism stopped for a while → He's good at singing as well" Olympic Games that have taken over from Korea to the world ★ Oh Sang-wook (Yuquiz)

Aug 15, 2024

 'Patriotism stopped for a while → He's good at singing as well' Olympic Games that have taken over from Korea to the world ★ Oh Sang-wook (Yuquiz)
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"Stop patriotism for a while" "What do you mean you're good at singing?"

Oh Sang-wook, a fencing gold medalist who appeared on tvN's entertainment program You Quiz on the Block, captivated viewers with his outstanding skills and attractive visuals.

On the 14th, Oh Sang-wook, who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, appeared as a guest. For Oh Sang-wook, who appeared in uniform with his tall height of 192 centimeters and perfect visuals, Yoo Jae-suk praised his appearance and skills, saying, `The door guy is popular in dramas these days, and Oh Sang-wook is the door athlete among Olympic stars.' In particular, Yoo Jae-seok was like a scene in a drama when he took off his helmet, wiped off his sweat, and swept his hairHe praised Oh Sang-wook's charm.

 'Patriotism stopped for a while → He's good at singing as well' Olympic Games that have taken over from Korea to the world ★ Oh Sang-wook (Yuquiz)
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After returning to Korea, Oh Sang-wook said he is busy with his schedule, "I came to 'Yuquiz' after shooting a magazine photo shoot and shooting an advertisement." When Yoo Jae-suk asked about the advertising contract, Oh Sang-wook revealed his explosive popularity, saying, `It's currently under discussion.' Yoo Jae-seok "It's crazy to catch Oh Sang-wook right now. We also contacted you as soon as we saw the Olympics broadcast, saying, "We quickly succeeded in recruiting."

Oh said of winning his first gold medal for South Korea at this year's Olympics, `I was also lucky that it was my first medal. "When I was leading 14-5 in the final and was chased 14-11, I really sweated a lot." He also added that the coach's words "You're the best" during the game helped a lot. When the national anthem rang in Grand Palais, the moment when all the spectators stood up and waved the national flag was said to have left Oh Sang-wook as a great impression.

Oh is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, achieving his first grand slam in Asia. He said "I've walked steadily without thinking about the achievements, and now I feel more proud." In particular, the atmosphere of the accommodation on the day of winning the team gold medal was "It was no joke", he recalled, showing his affection as a team.

When Yoo Jae-seok heard that Oh Sang-wook's Pensingjang was scheduled to be built in Daejeon, he praised it "Wouldn't Oh Sang-wook become more famous now?" In response, Oh Sang-wook laughed and said "I beat Sungsimdang?," he asked back, drawing laughter.

Meanwhile, Oh also confessed his experience of trying to quit his career in 2023 due to severe trauma. His style of hitting fast with his long arms and legs has been plagued by fear since he was injured once. However, Oh Sang-wook regained his confidence and returned to the stage through his brother's advice and training. He explained "I overcame my fear by repeating the training of stepping quickly on obstacles"

Oh Sang-wook, who showed outstanding singing skills in the past 'Masked Singer', also sang John Park's 'Thoughts' on the show that day, giving off his hidden talent. Finally, he expressed his ambition as a fencer in the future, saying, "Playing with the Taegeuk flag is a different pride." Oh Sang-wook said, `I will continue to win four consecutive games, five consecutive games, and six consecutive games," he said of his strong will.



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