"I want to be famous like Dad"... Shin Yu-bin's honest feelings toward gold medalist Yoo Nam-kyu

Table tennis gold medalist Yoo Nam-kyu and his student and athlete Shin Yu-bin met and had a sincere conversation about table tennis. The appearance of the two in the TV CHOSUN 'Star Documentary My Way' video shows the complex relationship between mentor and student, and father and daughter.

"I want to be like Dad" Shin Yu-bin reveals table tennis and Yoo Nam-kyu

In the video, Shin Yu-bin revealed that the reason she plays table tennis is "to become like my dad." She added, "Because I want to be a famous person," expressing her desire to resemble the gold medalist Yoo Nam-kyu. Yoo Nam-kyu recalled the time when Shin Yu-bin used to ask many questions about table tennis. He mentioned that while she asked many questions back when table tennis was a non-mainstream sport, she has now reached a stage where she must feel it for herself as things are going well recently. Yoo Nam-kyu expressed that he feels sorry for interfering, yet also feels a sense of frustration.

The two also engaged in a light verbal battle regarding their table tennis skills. Shin Yu-bin showed confidence, saying, "Since Dad is a bit older now, I think I can win. Because I am a bit faster." Shin Yu-bin started table tennis in the 4th grade of elementary school, officially learned techniques from the 5th grade, and expressed gratitude toward teacher Kim Yong-geon, who coached her so she could become a national athletic representative in the 3rd grade of middle school. Shin Yu-bin described Kim Yong-geon as a real man who is quiet, taciturn, and possesses composure and charisma.

Yoo Nam-kyu and Shin Yu-bin, memories and reunion shared in front of the table tennis table

Yoo Nam-kyu mentioned Kim Yong-geon as Shin Yu-bin's instructor. Shin Yu-bin expressed her pride, recalling the time she watched Yoo Nam-kyu participating in the Olympics during his athlete days at the Seoul Gymnasium. Yoo Nam-kyu also expressed his feelings about watching his student's growth, saying that from athlete Ahn Jae-young after the Asian Games until now, he feels grateful for the teacher's guidance that allowed him to be there.

In the subsequent table tennis match, the two reproduced past techniques and movements. Yoo Nam-kyu emphasized the importance of training, saying, "You have to come back again for it to connect to this point." Reviewing his past self and current movements, Yoo Nam-kyu said, "I am very happy and it is great today." Yoo Nam-kyu expressed his honest feelings of wanting to return to the past, conveying his longing for the times spent with table tennis.