Fencing legend Oh Sang-uk jokes that his Asian Games MVP prize is "3,800 won before taxes"

Fencer Oh Sang-uk joked that his Asian Games MVP prize amounted to "3,800 won before taxes" during a special JTBC Entertainment broadcast featuring medalists. The 18-year veteran also reflected on the psychological pressure of the team event gold medal victory.

Oh Sang-uk, who achieved a fencing individual grand slam and was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Asian Games, gave an unexpected answer during an appearance on an entertainment program. JTBC Entertainment's "Chef & My Fridge" featured a special broadcast hosting Asian Games medalists to share their behind-the-scenes stories.

"3,800 won?" MVP Oh Sang-uk's playful confession regarding prize money

During the broadcast, fencer Oh Sang-uk, judoka Huh Mimi, and track and field athlete Daniel Gasama appeared as the owners of the refrigerators. When asked for his thoughts on being chosen as the top athlete of the Korean delegation at this competition, Oh Sang-uk lightened the mood by bringing up the prize money. He surprised the cast by responding that the MVP prize money was "about 3,800 won before taxes," making a joke by referencing the amount after tax deductions.

Reflecting on his experience at this Asian Games, Oh Sang-uk placed high value on the team event gold medal. Stating that the team event is "definitely better," he shared a dramatic moment from a match, specifically mentioning a moment when the referee called a stopper at a score of 43, revealing his psychological state during that tense moment where victory or defeat is decided.

"If it doesn't work, it can't be helped"... the composure and occupational habits of an 18-year veteran fencer

When asked about techniques or attitudes used to appeal to referees during matches, Oh Sang-uk showed his professionalism as a fencer. He answered that he seems to "watch and study" the necessary actions and ways to appeal during a match. Furthermore, he shared that even in tense moments, he approaches them with the mindset of "if it doesn't work, it can't be helped," and tries to show composure by telling his younger colleagues, "I'll do it for you."

Having walked the path of fencing for 18 years since the second grade of elementary school, Oh Sang-uk also confessed to "occupational hazards" appearing in his daily life. He demonstrated behaviors such as using his right foot to press elevator buttons as if he were performing a fencing move, and trying not to forget the sensation of a fencing grip in his daily life. In particular, he shared a specific anecdote regarding a physical characteristic where his right shoulder is lowered due to long-term training, noting that he even requests specific poses when taking ID photos to compensate for this.

Meeting of Asian Games medalists: Huh Mimi and Daniel Gasama

Judoka Huh Mimi, who also appeared, shared the glory of the Asian Games by winning a gold medal in the minus 57kg class. She shared her recent schedule, noting that she returned home yesterday. Daniel Gasama, a bronze medalist in the track and field 400m relay, revealed his background of being born in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, to parents from Congo. It was further explained that his name 'Gasama' means lion and 'Bihwasa' carries the meaning of a person who does amazing things.

Source: JTBC Entertainment (YouTube)