'Rating No. 1' Jeon Hyun-moo, How He Prepared for Fencing Commentary.. Intense Practice and Meetings [Star Issue]

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'Former national fencer Gu Bon-gil posted on his personal SNS on the 28th, sharing behind-the-scenes footage of his commentary for the fencing events at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, along with a message: "Although I was very nervous since it was my first time, it was a meaningful first commentary as a new challenge."

'He added, "Watching the matches from a different perspective than when I was running around the venue as an athlete was both new and fun. There were many areas for improvement, but I am grateful to everyone who supported me. My first commentary has been completed successfully. Thank you for cheering on the South Korean team."

'Gu Bon-gil, who served as a commentator for SBS's fencing broadcast, shared photos taken with various casters, highlighting special connections. Among them was Jeon Hyun-moo, who made a surprise appearance as a sports caster. In the photos, Jeon Hyun-moo is seen enthusiastically holding meetings and practicing alongside Gu Bon-gil to prepare for the commentary.

'At the men's sabre team final of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held on the 26th at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Jeon Hyun-moo explained the flow of the match in an easy-to-understand manner tailored to viewers who were new to fencing, enhancing both entertainment value and immersion.

'According to Nielsen Korea's ratings survey on the 27th, the match featuring Jeon Hyun-moo and Gu Bon-gil achieved a household rating of 4.1% in the Seoul Capital Area, a 20-49 demographic rating of 1.2%, a national household rating of 3.8%, and a national 20-49 demographic rating of 1.0%, securing first place among the three major terrestrial broadcasters across all four metrics during the same time slot (based on actual game duration).

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