SHINee&MINHO apologize for marathon pushing controversy... "Sorry for disappointing you"

Pacing Controversy Over Allegations of Physical Assistance"It was all my fault... I won't forget the lessons learned"Group SHINee MINHO stated that they would not accept the results of a recent marathon race, attributing the controversy over alleged pacing assistance to their own shortcomings. /THE FACT DB[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byul] Group SHINee MINHO has personally apologized for the fairness controversy that arose at a recent marathon.On the 3rd, Minho posted an apology on his social media, stating, "I apologize for disappointing many people at the marathon I participated in on November 1st."Previously, Minho participated in the '2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon' held on the 1st and completed the full marathon of 42.195km in 3 hours and 18 seconds. However, a controversy arose when a video showing a pacer appearing to push Minho near his waist during the race was released online.Some netizens raised concerns, arguing that receiving physical assistance from another person during a competition is unfair. In fact, according to the competition rules of the Korea Association of Athletics Federations and World Athletics, receiving physical or material assistance from others constitutes unfair assistance and can lead to disqualification.Minho stated, "I will not accept the results of this marathon and will not forget the lessons learned from this process." He continued, "Everything that happened was due to my shortcomings," and added, "As someone who cherishes and loves sports, I feel deeply ashamed. I will pay more attention to ensure the same thing does not happen again and will strive to always show a better side," bowing his head.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]