On the 10th, expressed feelings on the Chinese version of Instagram
Lin Xiaojun (Korean name Im Hyojun) posted a message on the 5th congratulating China on winning the gold medal in the mixed relay short track event, saying, "Congratulations to the Chinese short track team on their first gold medal. Let's give them a round of applause." / Photo by Lin Xiaojun Xiaohongshu capture
[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] Lin Xiaojun (26, Korean name Im Hyo-jun), a former South Korean short track national team member who naturalized to China, posted on social media following Hwang Dae-heon's (23, Gangwon Province Office) gold medal news.
On the 10th, Lin Xiaojun wrote on his social network service (SNS), the Chinese version of Instagram 'Xiaohongshu (小紅書)', "Wait for me to come back. I will fight shoulder to shoulder with you."
He also posted a photo showing his back overlooking the scenery of the Summer Palace. It is unclear who the 'you' he mentioned refers to, but there is an interpretation that it was meant for Hwang Dae-heon, who won the gold medal in the men's 1500m short track at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics the day before (the 9th).
Previously, Lin Xiaojun was the gold medalist in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, where Hwang Dae-heon won the day before.
However, in June 2019, during physical training at the Jincheon National Training Center's weight training center, Lin caused a sexual harassment controversy by pulling down Hwang Dae-heon's pants as a prank, resulting in a one-year suspension from the Korea Skating Union.
Lin Xiaojun was fined 3 million won in the first trial and, while still on trial, naturalized to China in June 2020, stating he would participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics. Last June, the Supreme Court acquitted him. Although the prosecution appealed, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, confirming his innocence.
However, Lin Xiaojun, who naturalized to China, was not eligible to participate in this Beijing Olympics due to the rule that three years must pass after competing in an international competition under the previous nationality to compete under a new nationality.
Meanwhile, on the 5th, when China won the gold medal in the short track mixed relay, Lin Xiaojun posted, "Congratulations on the Chinese short track national team's first gold medal. Let's give a round of applause to the Olympic heroes," which attracted attention.
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