The scene is set at the Sein Yeonwon Grand Hall, buzzing with over 300 people, adults and children alike, on a hot Saturday night. Residents from the neighborhood, college students like Choi Tae-yang and Choi Mi-kyung, and even company employees have gathered to cheer for their CEO’s son. Local politicians and their aides are also present, hoping to make an impression on Yoo Myung-sun. It’s a true festival, with even Son Yoo-jin’s school friends and their parents joining in.
Kim Eung-nyeo’s family is also there, with Han Yu-young chatting non-stop with Kim Eung-nyeo. Despite talking on the phone daily, they still have plenty to discuss in person. Son Kwang-yeon, holding his son Jeong Won, feels overwhelmed by the crowd’s energy and the pressure of so many people cheering for his son.
The hall, initially meant for 200 people, was opened to accommodate 500 due to the overwhelming excitement. Yoo Myung-sun, after greeting the politicians, joins Son Kwang-yeon, who is nervously pacing with his son. The tension is palpable as they watch the Olympic broadcast on a large screen.
The race begins, and the crowd erupts as Jin Seon-kyu, a Korean athlete, makes history by advancing to the finals. The atmosphere is electric, with people hugging and crying, united by the power of sports and national pride.
As the semi-finals for Son Jin-hyeok’s race start, the tension rises again. The race is intense, with Ato Boldon leading and Son Jin-hyeok narrowly securing fourth place, just behind Linford Christie. The crowd is on edge, waiting for the official results, which confirm Son’s advancement to the finals.
Meanwhile, in Atlanta, a bomb squad investigates a suspicious package, only to find a frozen hot dog and cola, leaving them baffled.
Back at the Olympics, the final lineup for the men’s 100m is set, with Son Jin-hyeok and Jin Seon-kyu representing Korea. The pressure is immense, but the athletes prepare for the ultimate race, knowing that years of training have led to this moment.
As the final approaches, the tension is unbearable, but the athletes remain focused, ready to give their all in the race that will define their careers.