Mimi from South Korea is a judo athlete with a special moment to share during an interview at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium on August 29th!.

She happily disclosed that she got a message from beloved actor Nam Joo Hyuk who is serving in the military after winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

!"Hmm," she pondered before sharing that she had clinched silver in the women's 57 kg Judo category and bronze in the mixed team event. Her heart was filled with joy and astonishment upon receiving a message unexpectedly from Nam Joo Hyuk via KakaoTalk.

"The message was so touching that I kept it to myself without mentioning it to anyone," she gushed excitedly while revealing this for the very first time.

"He may have missed the game as he's serving in the military now, but he reached out to me saying my hard work was impressive and that he'll always have my back."

The athlete who openly expressed her fondness for Nam Joo Hyuk on TV shows was overjoyed upon receiving recognition from the actor.

However, she confessed that replying to his message posed a challenge.

"In an interview I mentioned I would respond promptly but the nerves got to me " Mimi admitted.

"I pondered about it all day before replying.I expressed my admiration for him mentioning that I am a fan and acknowledging his incredible talent before thanking him."

Mimi seemed to be getting noticed not only for her sport's achievements but also for being a descendant of the late Heoseok, who was a revered patriot in the country, and mentioned her wish to meet Nam Joo Hyuk in person once he finishes his military duties this autumn.

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Rovelyn Barba