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SHINee’s Choi Minho and ‘Physical: 100’ alumnus Hong Beomseok rank first in HYROX Singapore 2026 ‘Doubles Men 35-39' division

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>SHINee member Choi Minho and <em>Physical: 100 Season 2</em> second placer Hong Beomseok delivered a standout performance at <em>HYROX Singapore 2026</em>, securing the top spot in the Doubles Men aged 35–39 division. </p><p>The pair, known for their strong partnership in previous HYROX races, reunited for the Singapore leg held from April 3 to 5. Competing on opening day, the duo took on the intense course that combines endurance running with functional fitness challenges. </p><p>HYROX, a premier indoor fitness racing competition, features an 8-kilometer race with eight workout stations per kilometer including SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, Row, Farmer’s Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Designed to be accessible yet competitive, the event draws thousands of participants worldwide. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWp46-ME95E/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=470&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A333808.7000002861%2C%22ls%22%3A333348.09999990463%2C%22le%22%3A333620.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="971" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Minho and Beomseok powered through the demanding race, clocking in a total time of 56 minutes and 21 seconds to claim the top rank in their division, as reflected on the official HYROX website. Impressively, they also placed fourth overall among 1,144 racers, underscoring their elite-level performance. </p><p>Beyond the doubles category, Minho also competed individually in the Men 30–34 division. He finished the race in 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 9 seconds, ranking 11th in his division and placing 52nd out of 1,556 participants – another testament to his growing reputation in the global fitness racing scene. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWvQvFOE25P/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=470&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A333820.59999990463%2C%22ls%22%3A333348.09999990463%2C%22le%22%3A333620.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="774" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Beomseok continued his dominant run by partnering with HYROX elite American athlete Gabe Heck in the Pro Doubles Men 35–39 division. The pair not only topped their division but also secured first place overall, further highlighting Beomseok’s consistency across categories. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWtYsq0E73n/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=470&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A333830.2000002861%2C%22ls%22%3A333348.09999990463%2C%22le%22%3A333620.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="654" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Outside Singapore, Minho has steadily built his HYROX portfolio, competing in nine races since last year, including events in Japan and Taiwan. Beomseok, on the other hand, has an extensive record with 26 races across countries such as India, South Korea, and China, among many others.  </p><p>The high-intensity sport has also drawn attention from celebrities, blending fitness with star power. Among those who have recently taken on the HYROX challenge are Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff, as well as newlyweds Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles, who competed in South Korea last November.</p>

<p>K-pop star Choi Minho and fitness powerhouse Hong Beomseok dominate HYROX Singapore 2026, clinching first place in the Doubles Men 35–39 division.</p>

K-pop star Choi Minho and fitness powerhouse Hong Beomseok dominate HYROX Singapore 2026, clinching first place in the Doubles Men 35–39 division.