No. 1 Ranked Elementary Student Table Tennis Player Oh Jun-seong Achieves Undefeated Record Against Adult Players with 15 Years of Experience

Ahead of the second half broadcast of SBS's new variety program 'Discovering Gifted Children', a video capturing the appearance of prospects showing outstanding talent in various fields has been released. The released video contains match scenes and interviews of young athletes showing prominence in skateboarding, table tennis, and artistic swimming.

No. 1 Ranked Elementary Student Table Tennis Player Oh Jun-seong Achieves Undefeated Record Against Adult Players

In the field of table tennis, 4th-grade elementary student Oh Jun-seong, who is currently ranked number 1, appeared. Oh Jun-seong entered table tennis following in the footsteps of his father, an Athens Olympics gold medalist, and stated that he fell for the charm of table tennis because he liked the feeling of hitting the racket and the sound of the ball bouncing. Oh Jun-seong's specialties are a stable forehand drive and a backhand drive that controls the spin of the ball.

In the video, scenes were depicted of Oh Jun-seong facing off against adult amateur players with an average career of over 15 years. Although he suffered consecutive points lost in the early stages of the match, Oh Jun-seong succeeded in a comeback by leading with a powerful forehand drive. In the following second match, Oh Jun-seong proved his skills by achieving an undefeated record against adult players using his backhand drive as his main weapon.

Skateboarder Kang Jun Overcomes Mistakes to Secure International Competition Qualification

In the skateboarding category, 12-year-old Kang Jun, who dreams of becoming the world's number one skater, was active. Kang Jun is a skilled individual capable of performing about 130 techniques, and his strength lies in high jump techniques. Having the experience of winning 1st place in the elementary division at the 2018 Chuncheon International Leisure Sports Competition, Kang Jun participated in a national competition where qualification for international competitions was at stake. During the match, he faced a crisis due to mistakes caused by unpracticed techniques, but he calmly continued with the remaining techniques to take 3rd place overall and secure the qualification for international competitions.

Even after the award ceremony ended, Kang Jun did not leave the arena and continued practicing by riding his skateboard. Kang Jun expressed his determination to ride even harder in the future, saying, "Challenges will continue until I die."

Artistic Swimming Prospect Heo Yun-seo Showcases Excellent Technique and Artistry

In the field of artistic swimming (water ballet), 12-year-old Heo Yun-seo appeared. Heo Yun-seo was described as an athlete possessing both technical scores and artistry. In particular, in the 'boost' movement that lifts the upper body above the water, she revealed technical strengths by showing a high water level reaching up to her waistline.

Experts in the video evaluated that Heo Yun-seo's movements possess both the artistry of becoming one with the music and the technical skill of utilizing each part of the body. Regarding artistic swimming, Heo Yun-seo shared her thoughts, saying, "Swimming or diving are sports where you simply produce records, but artistic swimming is fun because you can express your own work."