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Asian Butterfly King Wang Guanhong wins Asian Games gold medal and secretly chases K-POP star boys
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Asian Butterfly King Wang Guanhong wins Asian Games gold medal and secretly chases K-POP star boys

Wang GuanhongAsian GamesMen's 200m butterfly

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  • Taiwanese swimmer Wang Guanhong won his first Asian Games gold medal in the men's 200m butterfly final of the Hangzhou Asian Games in 1:55.05, setting a record for Taiwan's first Asian Games gold medal in men's swimming history.
  • After the game, it was revealed that he was a loyal fan of the South Korean girl group BABYMONSTER.
  • He had listened to their songs to support before the game, and had flown to South Korea to chase stars, which triggered netizens to discuss his diverse interests in chasing stars.

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Why It Matters

Wang Guanhong is a Taiwanese swimmer who participated in the Universiade in the past and publicly expressed his love for the South Korean girl group BABYMONSTER. This Asian Games is an important international event for him.

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2026/09/27 07:07

[Entertainment Channel/Comprehensive Report] "Asian Butterfly King" Wang Guanhong led the way in the Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter butterfly final, and finally touched the wall first in 1:55.05, winning the first Asian Games gold medal in his career and also writing the first gold medal in the history of Asian Games men's swimming for Taiwan. While the whole Taiwan was congratulating the King of Butterflies for reaching the top, netizens' attention quickly shifted from the swimming pool to his other identity. It turned out that this gold medal swimmer was actually a genuine K-POP star-chasing boy in private.

Wang Guanhong's "star-chasing soul" couldn't hide it, and he was discovered to be MONSTIEZ. (Photo taken from IG)

It’s no secret that Wang Guanhong likes the South Korean girl group BABYMONSTER. When he was interviewed at the Universiade last year, he openly admitted that he listens to BABYMONSTER the most and even flew to South Korea twice just to watch their concerts.

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At that time, from the check-in to the official start of the game, he also played the BABYMONSTER playlist in his headphones, using music to isolate himself from the outside world and help him get into the game state. Now that he has actually won a gold medal in the Asian Games, fans have laughed and said that BABYMONSTER is to some extent his "pre-game mental replenishment."

Wang Guanhong is a huge fan of BABYMONSTER and has even flown to Korea to chase stars. (Photo taken from IG)

After winning the gold this time, the community began to "archaeologically" trace Wang Guanhong's star-chasing footprints. Some netizens exclaimed that they now know that he is MONSTIEZ (fan name), and some people directly gave reporters advice: "You can bring a doll to the next interview!" Some people even researched which member's peripherals he prefers.

Interestingly, Wang Guanhong seems to be more than just a fan; netizens also found out that he appeared in BLACKPINK-related activities in the past, and some people pointed out that he is a fan of Jennie; some viewers also noticed that the song he played live after the game was from IVE, so they couldn't help laughing: "It feels like many girl groups are chasing her" and "Beautiful Love".

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Open Questions

  • Will Wang Guanhong continue to listen to K-POP in future events?
  • Will his star-chasing behavior lead to more sponsorship or cross-border cooperation opportunities?

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OrganizationsTaiwan National Swimming Team
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TopicsAsian GamesMen's 200m butterflygold medalBABYMONSTERMONSTIEZChasing stars
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