The 2025 Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC) marked its 15th anniversary with the biggest lineup ever —
61 idol teams and more than 370 participants filled the field for this Chuseok special.
From classic sprint races to a newly introduced pistol shooting event, this year’s games were a perfect blend of competitiveness, fun, and pure K-pop energy.
Broadcast over three parts (Oct 6–8), the event showcased the true athletic spirit of K-pop idols — and more than a few viral moments.
🥇 Main Events & Final Results
| Event | Winner | Highlights |
| Women’s 60m Sprint | Nien (tripleS) | Nien won gold with a record of 9.70 seconds, becoming the only athlete to break the 10-second mark. Her victory sparked a mini-celebration as tripleS members ran onto the track to dance along with their song “Awaken.” |
| Men’s 60m Sprint | Chael (LUN8) | Chael dominated the final heat, finishing in 7.79 seconds. His calm start and explosive finish earned him praise as “the next ISAC legend.” |
| Men’s 400m Relay | &TEAM | The team overcame a baton-drop mistake in the preliminaries, miraculously advanced to the finals, and went on to win gold — a true comeback story! |
| Dance Sports | Nova (X:IN) | Nova delivered a breathtaking Latin routine that scored the highest points ever recorded in ISAC dance history. Judges praised her flawless technique and emotional performance. |
| Penalty Shootout | NCT WISH | In a nail-biting final, NCT WISH defeated rivals RIIZE. Their teamwork and confident finishing made it one of the most exciting events of the year. |
| Pistol Shooting (Women’s Team) | MEOVV (Miyao) | Miyao’s member Gawon stunned the crowd by hitting all five targets perfectly in the semifinals against STAYC’s Isa, then led her team to gold in the finals against Hearts2Hearts. |
🎬 Fun & Viral Moments
A Stage of Generations
With idols from rookie groups to veterans, the event truly felt like a K-pop festival meets sports day. Fans loved seeing unexpected interactions between generations.
Cravity’s Hyungjun Went Viral
During warm-up, Cravity’s Hyungjun suddenly performed an impromptu dance cover of Jennie’s “Like Jennie,” earning laughter and millions of views on social media.
Traditional Events Make a Comeback
Ssireum (Korean wrestling) and penalty shootouts returned after years — reminding fans of ISAC’s golden era while bringing new energy to the broadcast.
True Athlete Spirit
Events like pistol shooting and dance sports blurred the line between “idol” and “athlete.” Nova’s perfect rhythm and Miyao’s sharpshooting showed that idols can also be world-class competitors.
Dramatic Video Replay Moments
In the women’s 400m relay, team Kiras initially finished first but got disqualified for lane interference after a video review — a twist that allowed Fifty Fifty to advance. Fans called it “the most shocking moment of ISAC 2025.”
💬 Summary Quote
🎶 “In ISAC 2025, idols didn’t just perform — they competed, connected, and conquered.”
This year’s ISAC reminded everyone why it’s still one of the most beloved Chuseok traditions:
a perfect mix of competition, laughter, and K-pop charm.
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Seeing idol events gaining popularity and increasing participation each year, I hope that Korean K-pop continues to grow with even greater strength.