Jang Sung-gyu praises An Se-young as "the top hero of the Republic of Korea across all sports"

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Broadcaster Jang Sung-gyu expressed his overwhelming emotions upon hearing the news that badminton national team member An Se-young had won a gold medal.

On the 29th, Jang shared a photo on his personal social media account showing An roaring in celebration after her match, praising her by saying, "It seems like An Se-young is the top hero of the Republic of Korea across all sports."

He added, "Congratulations. Thank you," conveying his congratulations and gratitude to An for winning the gold medal.

Jang is currently in Japan to broadcast coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Through this tournament, he will also take on the role of a sports caster.

Previously, while sharing materials prepared for his broadcasting duties, he shared an update saying, "It's been a while since I've been reading manuscripts all day, so my head has gotten quite stiff." He then stated his determination by saying, "I want to do a good job at broadcasting, just like senior broadcasters Kim Sung-ju and Bae Seong-jae."

On his way out of the country, he also revealed his candid wish, stating, "From now on, Asian Games coverage is on KBS," and asking, "Please make sure the ratings come out well so that I can go to the Olympics as well."

Jang Sung-gyu, who has embarked on a new challenge as an Asian Games caster, sent his enthusiastic support after also hearing the news of An Se-young's gold medal from the scene.

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