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On October 26, 2025, SHINee’s Minho led Team Korea’s Rising Eagles to victory at the Bench: Shoot of Asia celebrity basketball game in the Philippines. The event was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. It brought together popular Korean and Filipino stars for a high-energy exhibition match that turned unexpectedly intense.
As the clips went viral online, fans noticed that the SHINee star appeared visibly upset during the second half. It was reportedly after a series of questionable referee calls and physical plays against him. At one point, he was seen being calmed down by teammate Su In after expressing frustration on the bench.
Despite the tension, Minho remained focused. He returned to the court with renewed energy and led his team to a 72–63 win over the Filipino squad Kuys Showtime.
Social media quickly buzzed with posts from fans defending Minho. Many criticized the officiating and the physical nature of the game. An X user, @peaceminus1xx88, wrote,
"NEVER MESS WITH CHOI MINHO!!!"NEVER MESS WITH CHOI MINHO!!! #BenchShootofAsia #ChoiMinho
Several fans stated that Bench should’ve hired international referees to keep the calls fair. Meanwhile, others expressed concern after a Filipino player appeared to shove Minho during play, who was later reported to be the opposing coach’s son.
Minho is very mad with the bad officiating of the referees.. Bench should have hired international refs just to avoid this kind of unruly calls… #ShootOfAsia
just found out the guy that threw minho down is the opposing team coach’s son………….. count your days nepo baby
???? I admire Minho so much because I would have jumped on that man...
@isSHINeeback Minho was about to wreck that guy but suddenly remembered where he was. I would have let him.
Fans praised Minho’s composure and sportsmanship. Many shared clips of his intense gameplay and reaction after the win.
Minho's passionate and insane reaction to winning is so adorable he should win every sport on the face of Earth just for that
Thank god they won 😂 I can imagine Minho if they lost after all this, he probably wouldn't leave the gym for a week or worse, he would force Johnny to run 😂😭😭😭
Minho really is such a sportsman even able to trigger the filo coach into a technical foul hahahaha THOSE ARMS THO HAHAJAJA
Bench: Shoot of Asia brings together Minho, other stars, and sportsmanship
The Bench: Shoot of Asia exhibition game was a crossover, combining sports, pop culture, and international fanbases. It was organized by Bench. The match featured Team Korea’s Rising Eagles, a lineup formed through an upcoming SBS sports reality show. They played against Team Philippines’ Kuys Showtime, a roster of well-known Filipino celebrities.
Choi Min-ho served as captain of the Korean team under coach Seo Jang-hoon, a basketball legend and variety show star. The Rising Eagles also included NCT’s Johnny, 2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, and several Korean actors such as Lee Dae-hee, Jung Gyu-min, Su In, and Park Chan-woong.
Adding to the excitement, 2NE1’s Sandara Park returned to the Philippines as team manager. She drew loud cheers from her local fans.
The 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards In Seoul - Photocall - (Image via Getty)Representing the Filipino side, Kuys Showtime featured hosts from It’s Showtime. They included Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, and Jhong Hilario, alongside actors David Licauco, Ronnie Alonte, and JC De Vera.
The game remained close until the fourth quarter, when the Rising Eagles pulled ahead with strong defense and teamwork. That secured a well-deserved win despite a tense atmosphere.
The event also included special performances by Hori7on, Billlie, and Sandara Park. This made it a celebration of sportsmanship and the cultural connection between South Korea and the Philippines.
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