NCT WISH Triumphs at the 2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships

Exciting Events from the 2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships

On October 7, 2025, MBC aired the highly anticipated “2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships,” also known as “Ayuokdae.” This year marked the event’s 15th anniversary, showcasing a blend of traditional sports and innovative new events, including wrestling, penalty shootouts, pistol shooting, and dance sports.

Penalty Shootout Finals: NCT WISH vs. RIIZE

The penalty shootout finals featured an intense match between NCT WISH and RIIZE. In a nail-biting finish, NCT WISH emerged victorious, scoring a single goal to claim the championship title. This result highlighted the fierce rivalry between the two groups under the same management, SM Entertainment.

Men’s Wrestling Team Event Highlights

In the men’s wrestling team event, the teams included CRAVITY, LUCY, TEMPEST, and 82MAJOR. The competition was fierce, but it was 82MAJOR that won the event, with outstanding performances from players Jo Seongil and Kim Dokyun, who showcased their exceptional skills.

Women’s Pistol Shooting Team Event

The women’s pistol shooting event saw teams such as STAYC, ILLIT, MEOVV, and Hearts2Hearts compete. MEOVV took home the gold, with standout player Gawon achieving a perfect score during the semifinals, solidifying her status as an exceptional athlete.

Dazzling Dance Sports Performance

The dance sports segment featured a captivating performance by Xiao Ting from Kep1er. Her performance, themed around a romantic spy concept, scored an impressive 26.5 points, receiving rave reviews from the audience and judges alike.

Viewership Success

The second part of the “Ayuokdae” achieved remarkable viewership ratings, securing a 1.2% rating in the 2049 demographic and ranking first among all programs aired at the same time. Additionally, the show peaked at a 4.9% rating in the Seoul area, demonstrating the event’s popularity and the continuing growth of K-pop culture.

This year’s “2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships” not only celebrated athleticism but also fostered camaraderie among K-pop idols, enhancing the entertainment experience during the Chuseok holiday.

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