Choi Woo-jin, the brother of Choi Ga-on, who recently won South Korea's first gold medal in snowboarding at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, claimed victory at the domestic championships. Competing in the Men's Under-18 Snowboarding Freestyle Halfpipe Final at Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, he scored 83.33 points, outperforming his competitors. Notably, his successful performance mirrors his sister's achievement, further emphasizing their family's prominence in the snowboarding community.

Choi Ga-on made headlines earlier this month when she won her historic gold medal in the women’s halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics, breaking Chloe Kim's record for the youngest gold medalist in that category. Winning at just 17 years and 3 months old, she set a new milestone for South Korean skiing and snowboarding. However, she did not participate in this domestic championship, recovering from an injury sustained during the Olympics, leaving her brother to represent their family in the competitions.

The family's dedication to snowboarding is well-known in South Korea, having been featured on an SBS program in 2017 titled 'The Snowboarding Family.' The segment highlighted their love for the sport, showcasing the entire family, including their parents and younger siblings, engaged in snowboarding together. Their talents were notably recognized, with Woo-jin's skills in 'combat boarding' and 'ground tricks' drawing attention during the broadcast, showcasing the household's deep connection to the sport.