Japanese media and fans show extraordinary interest in Korean track star Kim Ju-ha: "A beauty so stunning it leaves one speechless" [Aichi Nagoya AG]

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Kim Ju-ha (25), a top sprinter representing South Korea at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and hailed as the "Goddess of Track," has drawn intense attention from Japanese local media and fans. Captivating audiences not only with her exceptional beauty but also with her dazzling performances that broke her personal best on consecutive days, she further rose to become the most talked-about figure at the event by boldly criticizing inadequate competition organization and meal issues.

On the 25th, Kim Ju-ha recorded a time of 11.68 seconds in Heat 2 of the women's 100m semi-finals at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Although she finished sixth in her heat and did not advance to the finals, she shaved 0.05 seconds off her personal best of 11.73 seconds set the previous day in the preliminaries, achieving new records in both races.

After completing her race, Kim Ju-ha smiled brightly and shared on her social media: "I ran two precious opportunities without regret. Please support me greatly in the upcoming relay events."

Local Japanese outlets such as Daily Sports and Ronspo focused intensely on Kim Ju-ha's outstanding performance and unique appearance. Netizens on Japanese social media also erupted with reactions like, "She is an incredibly stunning beauty; I was shocked," "Her running form is so cool," and "A beauty that leaves one speechless."

While Kim Ju-ha received all the spotlight for both her looks and achievements, she also delivered sharp criticism off the track regarding the event's immature support system. According to Ronspo, immediately after the competition on the 24th, Kim stated, "I was very concerned about whether I could deliver my best performance because the hotel meals were far more inadequate than expected. I tried my hardest to choose nutritious food. Although the meal plan was disappointing, I'm relieved that I achieved a good result."

Currently, numerous complaints from national delegations at the Nagoya Asian Games have surfaced regarding meals and support conditions. Earlier, the head coach of Thailand's Techball team also sparked controversy by posting a video on social media showing a meager meal consisting of only three pieces of chicken and vegetables. The Thai delegation further criticized that "athletes were dispersed across multiple hotels, with many accommodations not integrated into the event's operational system, leading to serious disparities in basic support such as meals, laundry, and transportation."

Despite the fervent attention from Japan, Kim Ju-ha, who broke her personal record on consecutive days and also voiced her criticisms, is set to continue pursuing medals in the remaining relay events alongside her teammates from the Lee Je (CEO) team.

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