On July 14 episode of TV CHOSUN's television show "Huh Young Man's Food Travel," Park Tae-hwan made a guest appearance.
At a barbecue restaurant in Haenam, Jeolla Province, Park Tae-hwan and Huh Young Man enjoyed barbecued beef together and had a conversation.
![Park Tae-hwan](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20240715/201958428_700.jpg)
He went on, "During one break, my mother tossed a coin into the pool, and I swiftly retrieved it. After that moment, I grew more comfortable with water, and by sixth grade, I ranked first nationwide. That's when I realized, 'I should start putting in more effort into swimming.'"
![Park Tae-hwan](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20240715/201958427_700.jpg)
He mentioned, "After we grew close while filming a TV show, she attended the swimming academy I run several times to learn swimming. Our friendship grew stronger through those interactions."
He then revealed, "One day, Kim Hye Yoon asked me to appear in a drama she was about to film. I gladly agreed, and that drama turned out to be 'Lovely Runner.'"
![Park Tae-hwan](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20240715/201958426_700.jpg)
His victory in the 400-meter freestyle event not only earned him the gold but also established an Asian record that has remained unmatched for 72 years.
(Credit= TV CHOSUN Huh Young Man's Food Travel, tvN Lovely Runner)
(SBS Star)