National Treasure-Level Sports Medalist Launches 'YouTube Channel' and Releases Challenge Content

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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] The official YouTube channel 'K-Medaller,' where the country's all-time sports medalists gather in one place to take on challenges, is launching.

Sports entertainment Circle Company announced on the 10th at 6 p.m. that it will unveil the variety YouTube channel 'K-Medaller' featuring national treasure-level all-time sports stars and start the 'Hang On Challenge.' The Hang On Challenge is content where athletes take on various challenges with the purpose of "trying anything and hanging on together."

This project includes judo legend Wonhee Lee, Korea's first Grand Slammer in judo with a record of 48 consecutive wins; Youngho Kim, who won Korea's first Olympic gold medal in fencing; and Hongcheol Yeo, the first Korean gymnast to win an Olympic medal. Also participating are Baeyoung Lee (weightlifting), Taejin Son (taekwondo), Wooyoung Won and Heesook Jeon (fencing), Seokwoo Song and Sangjung Gong (short track), and Seonjae Jang (cycling).

They are currently engaged in their respective professions as coaches, professors, entrepreneurs, homemakers, and office workers. Going forward, they plan to share their talents with others through new challenges, do good deeds, and pursue other dreams. Content such as behind-the-scenes stories from the Taeneung Training Center in the talk room, friendly games by sport, on-site one-point lessons, and unique job challenges will also be revealed.

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