Age, Biography and Wiki
Wang Ki-chun was born on 13 September, 1988 in Jeongeup, South Korea, is a South Korean judoka. Discover Wang Ki-chun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
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| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
13 September 1988 |
| Birthday |
13 September |
| Birthplace |
Jeongeup, South Korea |
| Nationality |
South Korea
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He is a member of famous Judoka with the age 35 years old group.
Wang Ki-chun Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Wang Ki-chun height is 171 cm and Weight 73 kg.
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| Height |
171 cm |
| Weight |
73 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Wang Ki-chun Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wang Ki-chun worth at the age of 35 years old? Wang Ki-chun’s income source is mostly from being a successful Judoka. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Wang Ki-chun's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Judoka |
Wang Ki-chun Social Network
Timeline
Wang Ki-Chun (Hangul: 왕기춘, ; born 13 September 1988 in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do) is a former judoka from South Korea.
He became known for beating the 2004 Olympic champion Lee Won-hee in the qualification matches for the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games.
Wang won the world title at the age of 19 at the 2007 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He was the favorite for winning the gold medal in the 2008 Olympic Games, however, Wang suffered ribcage fracture when Brazil's Leandro Guilheiro hit him with an elbow in the quarterfinal.
Despite fighting through injury, Wang was beaten in the final by Elnur Mammadli from Azerbaijan and had to settle for silver medal.
He made up for it in the 2009 World Judo Championships by winning the 73 kg final against North Korean Kim Chol-su.
In 2009, Wang assaulted a female club patron, slapping her face after an altercation.
No charges were pressed after he reached a settlement with the victim.
After winning the 2010 Paris Grand Slam he did not compete until the 2010 World Championships Tokyo and lost to Hiroyuki Akimoto in the semi-finals and had to settle with the bronze.
He did not medal at the 2011 World Championships in Paris, crashing out early to Ugo Legrand of France.
He faced him again in the 2012 Summer Olympics in the fight for bronze, losing again.
In his prime, Wang was known for his physical fighting style, and his deadly tai otoshi and seoi nage.
Wang was in controversy again in 2014, when he was detained for eight days by the Republic of Korea Army's military police for using his mobile phone while serving his national service.
He was caught using his phone again a week later, and was sent to the military correctional facility.
On May 2, 2020, Wang was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
The Daegu District Court sentenced him to 6 years in prison.
The Korea Judo Association subsequently banned Wang for life from judo following the charges for greatly damaging the integrity and social standing of judo.
