Actors Lee Dong Wook and SHINee's Minho surprised everyone by appearing on the broadcast of the women's team table tennis bronze medal match at the '2024 Paris Olympics.'

On August 10 (KST), at the South Paris Arena 4 in France, the Korean women's table tennis team, featuring Shin Yu Bin, Lee Eun Hye, and Jeon Ji Hee, achieved a huge win against the German team with a 3-0 victory.

This victory brought Korea its first Olympic team event medal in women's table tennis since the event was introduced at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

During the match, viewers spotted Lee Dong Wook and Minho waving the South Korean flag and cheering enthusiastically for the team. Their excitement and joy were clear, especially when the bronze medal was secured.

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Minho later shared photos from the event on his social media, writing, "Well done, well done, well done!!!!" He also posted a picture of Shin Yu Bin, Jeon Ji Hee, and Lee Eun Hye walking with the South Korean flag, proudly captioning it, "Korea's bronze medal, the best!"

Lee Dong Wook and Minho were recently named the first-ever 'Olympic™ Friends' by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

This new program involves celebrities who are not athletes in promoting the values of the Olympic Movement, and they are the first in the world to receive this title.

Additionally, actor Joo Sang Wook and his wife, actress Cha Ye Ryun, were also seen at the women's team table tennis bronze medal match at the '2024 Paris Olympics.'

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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