Minho apologizes for marathon "pushing" controversy… This time, takes on triathlon: "I'm excited" [I Live Alone]

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SHINee member Minho has apologized for the so-called "pushing" controversy surrounding a marathon, and will reveal his triathlon challenge through "I Live Alone."

In the episode of MBC's variety show "I Live Alone," airing on the 6th, footage of Minho participating in a triathlon held in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, will be revealed.

On this day, Minho takes on the triathlon with dreams of becoming an "Ironman." As this is his third participation, Minho stated that he has continued swimming, cycling, and running training despite a busy schedule, expressing his determination to bear fruit from his efforts thus far.

Minho arrives at the venue the day before the competition, pulling along a bicycle he calls his roommate, "Black Devil," completing athlete registration and equipment checks.

On the day of the competition, Minho stands on the starting line alongside participants gathered from all over the country despite bad weather. Minho says, "I'm excited," revealing both anticipation and tension at the same time.

In the triathlon, which proceeds in the order of 1.5km swimming, 40km cycling, and 10km running, Minho states that his goal is to break his personal best record, burning with exceptional competitive spirit. In particular, he shouts "NO excuses! NO whining!" as he embarks on a battle against himself.

Amid this, attention is focused on Minho's triathlon challenge, given that he recently apologized for the so-called "pushing" controversy that arose at a marathon competition.

Previously, Minho participated in the "2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon" held on the 1st, completing the 42.195km full course in 3 hours, 0 minutes, and 18 seconds. It was a record just 18 seconds short of "sub-3," which signifies finishing within 3 hours.

At the time, Minho shared his impressions along with a completion certificate through his SNS, stating, "Safe completion of my first full marathon. Failed sub-3 by 18 seconds, but still an incredibly valuable experience."

However, controversy erupted after videos filmed during Minho's marathon participation spread online. The footage showed another runner running alongside Minho placing a hand on his back and waist area, appearing to push him.

In this regard, some pointed out that the act of receiving physical assistance from another runner while running may constitute a violation of competition rules.

As the controversy continued, Minho bowed his head on the 3rd through his SNS, stating, "I am sorry for disappointing many people at the marathon I participated in on November 1."

He added, "I will pay even more attention to ensure the same incident does not happen again and will strive to always show a good image," and "I do not accept the result of this marathon either, and I will not forget the lessons learned from this process."

Finally, he added, "I send my respect to runners who put in effort while shedding countless drops of sweat."

Meanwhile, "I Live Alone," featuring Minho, airs at 11:10 p.m. on the 6th.

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