Fencing star Oh Sang Wook recently shared a hilarious story about how he ended up getting circumcised, all thanks to teammate Kim Jung Hwan.

On the September 4th episode of MBC’s Radio Star, Oh Sang Wook appeared alongside fellow athletes Gu Bon Gil, shooter Kim Ye Ji, archers Kim Woo Jin and Lim Si Hyeon, and boxer Lim Ae Ji, after their impressive performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Oh Sang Wook opened up about something that's been following him since his last appearance on the show. “The last time I was here, we talked about a certain surgery that men get. People should be saying, ‘Wow, a gold medalist is so cool,’ but instead, all they think of is circumcision.”

This all started when his teammate, Kim Jung Hwan, previously spilled the beans. Gu Bon Gil chimed in, adding, "Jung Hwan hyung even paid for the procedure." Oh Sang Wook laughed and explained, “It was kind of forced. He invited me for tonkatsu, and that’s when he took me for the surgery!”

Host Kim Gura was shocked and asked, “Is it a tradition for seniors to pay for this kind of thing?” Oh Sang Wook responded, “Most guys have already had it done.”

Gu Bon Gil then joked, “When our Avengers team would go to the sauna, we’d say, ‘For good teamwork, we should all be the same,’ which is probably why he convinced me to do it,” making everyone laugh on set.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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