According to reports, the Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC) is returning this year after a two-year hiatus. K-pop fans are thrilled as the event is set to be recorded in August and will air as a ‘Chuseok Special.’ ISAC has become a cherished tradition in the K-pop community, bringing together idols from various groups to compete in a variety of athletic events.

As we anticipate the upcoming event, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit ten iconic moments from past ISAC events.

1. Tzuyu’s Hair Flip

Twice's Tzuyu has consistently impressed with her archery skills at ISAC. However, her legendary arrow hair flip moment at the 2016 ISAC became one of the most iconic moments in the event’s history. The clip went crazy viral, with many non-K-pop fans mistaking her for an Olympic archer.

2. BTS’s Relay Victory

Jungkook had his golden maknae moment at ISAC 2015 when he overtook his opponent in the final stretch, securing BTS's victory in the 400-meter relay race. His impressive athletic abilities surprised everyone, including the commentators.

3. Eunkwang’s Horse Costume

One of the funniest moments of ISAC was when BTOB's Eunkwang donned a horse costume during his archery match in 2016. This became a fan-favorite moment, showcasing the fun and entertaining side of ISAC.

4. Irene’s Chicken Dinner Prize

Red Velvet’s Irene made headlines for her archery skills during ISAC 2018. Accepting MC Jeon Hyun Moo's challenge, she effortlessly shattered the camera lens and won the ultimate prize of a chicken dinner for everyone.

5. Xiaoting’s Dance

In 2022, ISAC introduced the 'Dance Sports' category, allowing idols to showcase their dance skills. At the event, Kep1er’s Xiaoting stunned everyone with her elegant and insane ballroom dance performance, securing the gold medal.

6. Seventeen’s Record Archery Score

Seventeen holds the all-time highest archery score in ISAC history. At ISAC 2019, DK scored 10 points four consecutive times during the archery tournament, leading Seventeen to win the gold medal and setting a new record with 95 points.

7. Sehun, Jeonghan and Johnny

ISAC gave us many unexpected and hilarious interactions among idols from different groups. One such iconic interaction was when EXO’s Sehun mistook Seventeen’s Jeonghan for NCT’s Johnny, sparking laughter among fans.

8. B.I Dressed as a Cupid

At ISAC 2019, B.I donned a full cupid costume at the archery semi-final match, bringing laughter to the commentators and the audiences. Adding to the humor, Cupid ended up scoring the lowest among his team members.

9. Cheng Xiao’s Gymnastic Performance

Cheng Xiao's stunning rhythmic gymnastics performance at the 2016 ISAC wowed the audience, highlighting her incredible flexibility and grace. Her mesmerizingly elegant performance earned her the gold medal.

10. Eric VS Camera

The Boyz’s Eric’s hilarious moment at ISAC 2019 became a meme subject and went viral. The clip shows him playfully chasing the camera at first, only for the camera to amusingly turn the tables and chase him back in the second half.

These moments represent just a fraction of the excitement and talent displayed at ISAC over the years. Are you excited for the upcoming ISAC?