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"Everyone ran helping each other, so why is only Minho controversial?" A collection of on-site testimonies regarding Minho's marathon!
2026.11.04 09:54
Amidst the controversy surrounding SHINee's Minho, we have gathered testimonies from participants at the JTBC Seoul Marathon. We have compiled everything in one place, from the atmosphere of the course after the 20km mark to reviews from runners who ran alongside us at the 30km, and Minho's apology.
You all know the hottest topic in the running community these days, right? 🔥
SHINee's Minho completed his first-ever full marathon, but a controversy over "favoritism" erupted before any congratulations could come. 😭
However, when I actually listened to the participants who competed in the same tournament, the atmosphere was quite different.
Testimonies keep coming in saying, "Everyone on set was helping each other out," and "Why are you making an issue of them just because they are celebrities?"
Today, I’ll go through everything step-by-step, from the beginning of the controversy to the actual voices from the field ✨
1. How Did the Minho Marathon Controversy Begin?
Minho participated in the 'JTBC Seoul Marathon' held on November 1st and completed the full course.
Event: JTBC Seoul Marathon (November 1)
Course: Full course 42.195km
Record: 3 hours 18 seconds
Meaning: Completing the first full marathon of one's life
Just looking at the record, it's an incredible time, just 18 seconds shy of a sub-3 hour time. 😮
However, controversy began after the competition when a video circulated showing a runner running behind Minho appearing to push him in the waist area with their hand.
According to the Korea Athletics Federation rules governing the competition, physical assistance that helps a runner move forward is prohibited, except for helping a fallen athlete up.
Since it was specified that disqualification without warning could occur in this case, some runners took the stance that "rules are not applied selectively."
Watch the video 👇
2. Testimony from a Jema participant: “Once we passed the 20km mark, the scenery was all kinds of.”
After the controversy, comments from other participants in the same competition were posted one after another on Minho's video.
One participant, attempting a full marathon for the first time, shared that once they passed the 20km mark, all sorts of scenes unfolded around them. 💬
People who push each other while wailing
People running hand in hand, pulling along
I even witnessed someone deviating from the path.
Towards the end, there was even a sight of friends practically walking while hugging each other.
It is said that it was something everyone did naturally, to the point where this person didn't even know such a rule existed.
Later, I heard on the Running Gallery that it is a common occurrence in Masters races, and I added that there were even people running with strollers or carrying children on their backs.
Of course, I acknowledge that rules must be followed and that it is right to demand fairness, but 💡
"It seems I became an even bigger target because I was filmed as a celebrity." I left this.
Finally, they even cheered me on to follow the rules properly and definitely achieve a sub-3 in the next tournament 💪
3. "Is this the Olympics?" Amateur runners' reactions
The other comments were of a similar nature.
One netizen said that if you go to the competition, you can see a diverse range of people, from elderly couples running hand in hand and fathers running while pushing strollers with sick children, to people in cosplay costumes with their arms around each other's shoulders.
The opinion was that a marathon is a festival for building health and memories, so it’s not something to get worked up about and take issue with.
A comment from a runner who identified himself as a head of household in his 50s also resonated with many.
The question is: "I am also running holding hands with my wife, so are we both disqualified?"
Emphasize that it is an amateur competition, not an elite one.
Continuing to run while overcoming an Achilles tendon rupture and battling cancer
He confessed that thanks to Minho's channel, he regained his passion and hope for running.
The phrase "Let's not hurt people who have a positive influence on us" really touched my heart for some reason 🥲
4. A vivid review from a 30km runner companion
The most talked-about thing is the thread review from a runner who ran nearly 30km with Minho.
Group departure privileges? They say that he/she is invited to most events, including as an ambassador, and since he/she is skilled, he/she didn't disrupt the flow.
Back-shoveling · Bodyguard? It is said that he felt awkward throughout the entire 30km due to the many fans trying to see him and the people taking photos, so he established a small zone to protect other runners and followed the flow of the sub-3 pace group.
Touch scene They said that while it might have happened occasionally to maintain distance, they didn't see it directly during the nearly 30km run together.
usual appearance I often saw him training at Banpo Sports Complex, and I heard he was really fast and serious about running.
During the race They said they received a lot of positive energy as they were given high fives from time to time to cheer each other on.
Calling him a 'King of Stamina' for completing a full marathon right after a triathlon, they concluded by cheering for him to achieve a sub-3 time in the next competition ✨
5. Minho's Apology, and the Fans' Upset
Minho personally posted an apology on Instagram on the 3rd.
An apology for disappointing many people
The position that everything is due to one's own shortcomings
A feeling of shame as a sports lover
The decision not to accept the results of this marathon, even to oneself
It means expressing respect to the runners who work hard and sweat.
There are many reactions saying that it actually breaks their hearts even more to see him accept the result without making excuses 😢
While rules should be respected as they are, I could understand the fans' disappointment in asking if it is romantic when an ordinary person does it, but a foul when a celebrity does it.
I think everyone probably feels the same way, wondering if we really have to face such harsh scrutiny even for exercising as a hobby.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. What was SHINee's Minho's record in the JTBC Seoul Marathon?
A. On November 1st, I completed the 42.195km full marathon in 3 hours and 18 seconds. It was my first full marathon in my life, and I was only 18 seconds away from a sub-3 hour finish.
Q. Why did the controversy surrounding Minho's marathon arise?
A. This is because a video circulated showing a runner running behind appearing to push Minho around the waist. Since physical assistance that aids in propulsion is prohibited under the Korea Athletics Federation rules, a controversy arose regarding a violation of regulations.
Q. How did Minho respond to the controversy?
A. On the 3rd, he posted an apology on Instagram and stated that he would not accept the results of this marathon either.
Q. What is the reaction from the on-site participants?
A. There were many testimonies that after the 20km mark, it was common to see runners pushing each other and holding hands. A runner who ran the 30km together stated that they only ran in designated areas due to the fans and filming crowds, and did not disrupt the flow.
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