Quinci LeGardye is a Contributing Culture Editor who covers TV, movies, Korean entertainment, books, and pop culture. When she isn’t writing or checking Twitter, she’s probably watching the latest K-drama or giving a concert performance in her car.
, Netflix's hit South Korean reality series, dropped there was already buzz among fans that Hong Beom-seok was returning to the competition. The former firefighter and TV personality was the only cast member from season 1 to return to the intense survival series, after he was eliminated early in his first appearance.
Fans of Korean reality shows know that Hong had been a regular star on fitness competitions even before his first appearance on the Netflix series. Read on to learn more about the athlete, including why he decided to join, Hong served in the South Korean special forces for over 11 years. After he was discharged as a sergeant in 2017, he was appointed as a firefighter and rescue specialist.
Hong also shared that it was a"difficult decision" to rejoin the show. “I seriously debated . In season one, they sent me home without mercy after losing. The same situation could be repeated in season two, and if that happens, I felt it would be mentally too taxing for me,” he said.Marie Claire email subscribers get intel on fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more. Sign up here.
“However, if I didn’t participate, I felt I might regret it deeply forever," he added. “Thanks to the opportunity to be on season two, I made such unforgettable memories.”In November 2023, Hong shared an Instagram post from a hospital, revealing that he had undergone treatment on his knees. Though he didn't explain the backstory at the time, the athlete later revealed in a"This wasn’t about the game being too dangerous.
Quinci LeGardye is a Contributing Culture Editor who covers TV, movies, Korean entertainment, books, and pop culture. When she isn’t writing or checking Twitter, she’s probably watching the latest14 April 2414 April 24
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Michael Jackson Biopic: Everything to Know About the MovieMichael Jackson’s nephew will be playing the King of Pop in the upcoming biopic
Read more »
'Civil War': Everything to Know About the Kirsten Dunst Movie Causing a Big StirThe movie, starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Wagner Moura and more is in theaters April 12.
Read more »
Everything We Know so Far About the Movie MusicalAidan Kelley has been working as a film & television journalist for over two years, following a lifelong passion for the art form.
Read more »
‘Blue Lock: Episode Nagi’ Movie — Everything We Know So FarDyah (pronounced Dee-yah) is a Senior Resource Writer based in Kendal, Indonesia. She graduated from Satya Wacana Christian University in October 2019, obtaining a Bachelor&039;s degree in English Literature with a concentration on Creative Writing.
Read more »
'Eddington' — Everything We Know About Ari Aster's New MovieDana is a Senior Resource Writer for Collider with a BA in Strategic Communications from Temple University.
Read more »
Everything you need to know about Minecraft the movieThe Minecraft movie is currently being filmed, and we're sharing everything that you need to know about it.
Read more »