Kang Jun-ee, Behind the Asian Games Gold Medal: "I Found Courage Watching My Mother Wave the South Korean Flag" [Namgyeoseo][ByeolbyeolTV]

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Skeateboard national team member Kang Jun-ee recalled the dramatic moments leading up to his Asian Games gold medal victory.

In an episode of the tvN STORY variety program 'Namgyeoseo Mwohage' broadcast on the 2nd, Kang Jun-ee revealed how he overcame a crisis during his Asian Games competition, fueled by his mother's support.

On that day, Kang Jun-ee recalled a moment during the competition when he was mentally shaken. He said, "But since I still had two attempts left, I thought I could just do it next time," adding, "However, on my second attempt, I started thinking extremely negatively, like 'Is this going to ruin my life? This isn't working.'"

He continued, "When I got up on the stage and looked at the audience, I saw my mother waving the South Korean flag while watching me," revealing, "That helped restore my mental state a bit, giving me courage, and I succeeded on my third attempt."

Lee Young-ja asked, "What were you thinking when you successfully completed the trick, the total score was announced, and your gold medal was confirmed?"

In response, Kang Jun-ee answered, "Since the Asian Games was the stage where I won my first championship wearing the South Korean flag, it was an immense honor and gave me confidence."

Park Se-ri asked, "Why were you looking for your mother so much? Wasn't she the only one on your mind?"

Kang Jun-ee said, "In the audience, my mother clapped and cheered 'Well done,' showing her joy," adding, "Among all those people, I could only hear my mother's voice," evoking a heartwarming reaction.

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