Kim Hong-yeol claims consecutive Asian Games medals, following his silver in Hangzhou
Dobong-gu announced that Kim Hong-yeol (breaking name: Hong Ten), a 41-year-old member of the Dobong-gu Office breaking team, won a silver medal in the breaking event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, again demonstrating South Korea's strength in the discipline.
Breaking was held Saturday and Sunday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The discipline made its first appearance as an official Asian Games event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Kim competed against top-ranked breakers from around the world in the men's B-Boy category before claiming the silver medal.
The result marks a remarkable back-to-back achievement, following his silver medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
His seasoned skill, years of experience on the international stage, and his determination to give his all well past the age of 40 all shone through.
With this result, the Dobong-gu Office breaking team again affirmed its standing as one of South Korea's premier professional breaking teams.
Dobong-gu District Mayor Kim Dong-wook extended his congratulations to Kim. "I sincerely congratulate Kim Hong-yeol on winning such a precious medal on the grand stage of the Asian Games, representing South Korea," he said. "It is deeply meaningful to see his sweat and dedication bear such wonderful fruit."
The Dobong-gu Office breaking team won gold and bronze medals in the breaking event at the 106th National Sports Festival in 2025 — the first time the discipline had produced national-level medalists — and is set to compete at the 107th National Sports Festival on Oct. 16.
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