Comedian Yoon Hyung-bin debuts as a professional wrestler… Stuck with Japanese wrestler

Apr 16, 2025

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Yoon Hyung-bin.Photo courtesy | Yoon So Group
Yoon Hyung-bin.Photo courtesy | Yoon So Group
There is no end to comedian Yoon Hyung-bin’s challenges.

According to Yoon So Group on the 16th, Yoon Hyung-bin will face off against Tajiri, a legend in Japanese wrestling, at ‘PWS Wrestling Nation: Project 3000’ to be held on the 10th of next month.

Wrestle Nation is a project prepared by professional wrestling organization PWS, and aims to attract 3,000 paying viewers.

Although Yoon Hyung-bin was active as a martial artist, this is his first time challenging professional wrestling.

Yoon Hyung-bin’s challenge began with the ‘PWS Spring Slam’ held in March.At that time, fellow comedians Oh Jung-tae and Oh Ji-heon, who were invited as singers, were attacked by PWS champion Siho, and Yoon Hyung-bin decided to step into the ring himself upon receiving a request for revenge from his two colleagues.

He is currently training under the guidance of professional wrestler Jin Gae-seong.

Yun Hyung-bin’s opponent, Tajiri, is a Japanese wrestler who has been successful worldwide since his debut 29 years ago.After joining ECW in 1998, he became the cruiserweight and tag team champion in WWE(then WWF).

Yoon Hyung-bin said, “Professional wrestling is the root of fighting sports,” and added, “I will prove in the ring that even comedians can be scary when they get angry.I will show a great match without any regrets at this Wrestling Nation.”

Meanwhile, Yoon Hyung-bin is also scheduled to have a MMA match against Creator Bantz on Road FC in June.



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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