{
  "id": 19914293,
  "title": "Viktor An's Korean TV comeback sparks intense public backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/viktor-ans-korean-tv-comeback-sparks-intense-public-backlash-19914293",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T04:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261114/viktor-ans-korean-tv-comeback-sparks-intense-public-backlash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Viktor An, the former Olympic short track speed skater, is set to make a surprising return to Korean television as a hidden coach on the reality show Speed Queen, premiering on November 25. The show, which features aspiring athletes preparing for national team trials, includes an elite coaching panel with former short track stars Chun Lee-kyung and Kim A-rang. An's return to the public eye has sparked intense public backlash, with critics questioning his motives and expressing concerns over national identity and sports loyalty.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}