SHINee's Minho apologizes over marathon 'pushing' controversy, says he will not accept the result [Star Issue]

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Minho, a member of the group SHINee, apologized for the so-called 'pushing' controversy that arose during a marathon race.

On the 3rd, Minho posted on his personal social media service (SNS), "I am sorry to have disappointed many people at the marathon I participated in on November 1," bowing his head in apology.

He continued, "Everything happened due to my shortcomings, and as someone who cherishes and loves sports, I feel deeply ashamed. I apologize once again for causing concern."

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," stating, "I also do not accept the result of this marathon, and I will not forget the lesson learned from this process."

Finally, Minho added, "I send my respect to runners who work hard while shedding countless drops of sweat."

Previously, Minho participated in the '2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon' held on the 1st and completed the 42.195km full course in 3 hours, 0 minutes, and 18 seconds.

With a time just 18 seconds short of 'sub-3,' which signifies completing within 3 hours, Minho had previously shared his impressions on his SNS along with his completion certificate, writing, "Safe completion of my first full marathon. Failed sub-3 by 18 seconds, but it was still a very valuable experience."

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

In response, some pointed out that receiving physical assistance from another runner while racing might constitute a violation of competition rules.

According to the technical rules of World Athletics, except for cases such as helping a fallen athlete stand up, it is prohibited to move forward by receiving physical assistance from other athletes.

As this controversy continued, Minho directly expressed his apology and conveyed his stance that he would not accept his marathon result.

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