According to Hongguan News, South Korean short track speed skater Kim Jianyu posted a obituary on his personal Instagram account early today, confirming that he passed away suddenly on September 23rd at the age of 28. The sudden death of this former national team star, who had just retired three months ago, shocked everyone.
At dawn on September 23rd, Beijing time, Jin Jianyu's personal Instagram account posted a Korean obituary written in the voice of his family, informing that Jin Jianyu had passed away that day. The obituary expressed deep sorrow over the news and pleaded that relatives, friends, and the public offer their comfort and prayers for the deceased, wishing him peace.
Kim Jian-woo was born in 1998. He is a key athlete for the South Korean short track speed skating team, specializing in long and medium distances. His ability in outtrack overtaking is particularly outstanding. He announced his retirement in June 2026, saying goodbye to his athletic career and releasing a letter of thanks. His last public update was on September 2nd.
It is also reported that Jin Jianyu won the gold medal in the mixed relay at the Harbin Asian Winter Games, and the silver medal in the men's 5000-meter relay at the World Championships. He and Lin Xiaojun have been good friends for many years.
