South Korean Bodybuilding National Team Inspires Hope on the World Stage

Successful Conclusion at the 2025 World Fitness Championship in Spain
Coach Choi Moonhee Praises the Fighting Spirit of the Athletes
"We Can Compete at the Highest Level"
Emphasizing the Introduction of Data-Driven and Scientific Training Systems
Strong Commitment to Expanding the Base of Bodybuilding and Fitness in Korea

The South Korean national bodybuilding team achieved valuable results at the 2025 IFBB World Fitness Championship and IFBB Men's World Series, which took place in Santa Susanna, Spain, on November 19, and safely returned home.

At this prestigious international competition hosted by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), with approximately 1,021 world-class athletes participating, the South Korean athletes demonstrated indomitable spirit in the face of challenging conditions and physical disadvantages, shining a light on the potential of Korean bodybuilding.

The South Korean national bodybuilding team achieved valuable results at the 2025 IFBB World Fitness Championship and IFBB Men's World Series held in Santa Susanna, Spain, and safely returned home. Group photo / Provided by the Korea Bodybuilding Association

The South Korean team proved its competitiveness on the global stage by achieving impressive results in major categories, including 5th and 6th place in Women's Physique, 6th place in Body Fitness, and 7th place in Fit Model.

Choi Moonhee, head coach of the national bodybuilding team, expressed deep affection and gratitude towards the athletes immediately upon their return, saying, "First of all, I sincerely thank the Korea Bodybuilding Association for its unwavering support. Above all, I am truly proud of our athletes who, despite unfavorable physical conditions compared to Western athletes and difficult training environments, did not give up until the end and performed admirably on stage. The results we achieved this time mean more than just rankings. It is a valuable outcome because we confirmed that we can compete at the highest level among world-class athletes."

Coach Choi went on to present a specific vision for the future of Korean bodybuilding, emphasizing, "While it is the athlete who fights alone on stage, optimal condition management and detailed data analysis are entirely the responsibility of the team. Moving forward, we will further enhance our international competitiveness through 'data-driven training,' which involves quantifying each athlete's physique and condition with precision."

Coach Choi also expressed a strong desire to see bodybuilding teams become even more active in Korea, stating, "Bodybuilding should no longer be considered a minor sport, but rather a popular discipline that anyone can easily access and enjoy, and ultimately, it should become a national sport. I will take the lead in driving positive change on the ground, so that recreational and elite sports can coexist and grow together, creating a healthy structure for the sport." He thus demonstrated his passionate commitment to expanding the base of bodybuilding and fitness in Korea.