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Minho Apologizes Over Marathon Pacemaker Controversy
SHINee's Minho has personally apologized after controversy erupted over claims he received physical help from a pacemaker during the 2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon on November 1, where he completed his first full marathon in 3 hours and 18 seconds. On November 3, Minho posted an apology on his SNS, saying, "I feel deeply ashamed" and that he would not accept the result, attributing the incident to his own shortcomings. Korean outlets such as 한국경제, 매일경제, and 한겨레 report that he bowed his head over the fairness dispute, with Koreaboo noting he expressed regret for disappointing many people.
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