Son Suk-ku defeats former sergeant Kim Kwang-kyu in shooting competition

During the broadcast of "Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin" on the 23rd, actor Son Suk-ku secured a 600-point victory over former sergeant Kim Kwang-kyu by scoring 1,500 points in a shooting game. Son Suk-ku, who previously served as a rifleman in the Zaytun Division in Iraq, earned the nickname "expert marksman" from his opponent.

Actor Son Suk-ku demonstrated overwhelming shooting skills that recalled his experience being deployed to Iraq, defeating Kim Kwang-kyu. Although Kim Kwang-kyu, a former sergeant, showed impressive skill by first recording 900 points, Son Suk-ku achieved a massive 1,500 points, securing a victory by a 600-point margin. Impressed by his opponent's ability, Kim Kwang-kyu conceded defeat and even gave Son Suk-ku the nickname "expert marksman."

In the SBS entertainment program "Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin" broadcast on the 23rd, Son Suk-ku, having completed his schedule for the Busan International Film Festival, was seen enjoying games with Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu. Son Suk-ku, known for his serious acting and heavy atmosphere, showed a different charm by revealing unexpected competitiveness and athletic sense.

The first competition was basketball. Son Suk-ku, revealing he dreamed of being a basketball player in his childhood, proposed a match to Lee Seo-jin. Showing skillful hand movements by handling the ball with one hand and throwing with the other, he easily exceeded the first quarter goal of 50 points. However, he failed to reach the second quarter goal of 150 points. Lee Seo-jin, who challenged him afterward, failed to pass even the first quarter goal, resulting in contrasting fortunes for the two.

The real battle took place in a shooting game. His opponent was Kim Kwang-kyu, who served as a sergeant during his military service. Coincidentally, both men shared the commonality of being infantrymen who served as riflemen. Kim Kwang-kyu, who went first, recorded 900 points, drawing admiration from Lee Seo-jin. It was a moment that hinted at the confidence stemming from his military career.

However, the flow of the competition changed once Son Suk-ku picked up the gun. As he continued to fire at the target, he accumulated a high score that surprised Kim Kwang-kyu. Watching this, Kim Kwang-kyu could not hide his admiration, stating, "You've really shot a gun." Son Suk-ku's skill, which was difficult to predict even given Kim Kwang-kyu's background as a former sergeant, demonstrated a strong presence on site.

The result was a complete victory for Son Suk-ku. He recorded a total of 1,500 points, outperforming Kim Kwang-kyu's 900 points by 600 points. Winning the gold medal, Son Suk-ku enjoyed his pleasant victory, even receiving a doll as a prize. Although he lost the match, Kim Kwang-kyu acknowledged Son Suk-ku's skill and praised him as an "expert marksman." Son Suk-ku's unexpected side revealed through the game drew laughter.

Son Suk-ku's shooting ability appears to be influenced by his actual military service experience. He revealed that he was previously deployed to the Zaytun Division in Iraq, where he served as a rifleman and interpreter. He also shared memories of becoming close with soldiers from various countries during a situation where they were isolated by sandstorms. He explained that beyond simple military life, the experience of forming bonds with people of various nationalities in an unfamiliar environment remains in his memory.

Son Suk-ku mentioned that he still keeps in touch with friends he went on deployment with. He also revealed that after completing his deployment, he earned more than 12 million won, stating, "I went to Vancouver with that to learn acting." Interest was drawn to how his military experience not only manifested in unexpected shooting skills during the game but also served as an important turning point in preparing for his path as an actor.

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