The first part of MBC's "2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Championships," aired on the 6th, recorded a 0.9% rating among viewers aged 20-49 and a 3.1% nationwide household rating, ranking first among variety programs broadcast at the same time. This broadcast featured various competitions, including the "Penalty Shootout" event returning after five years.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Idol Star Athletics Championships was hosted by MCs Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Chang-sub, Lee Eun-ji, and Jonathan. Jun Hyun-moo anchored the program with his stable hosting skills, Lee Chang-sub shared vivid episodes based on his participation experience, Lee Eun-ji lifted the atmosphere with her unique sense of entertainment, and Jonathan enhanced the commentary with his extensive knowledge of idols.

At the opening ceremony, a customized warm-up exercise session was prepared for the idols. CRAVITY's Hyungjun spontaneously performed Jennie's "like JENNIE" choreography, raising the energy of the venue.

In the women's 60m race, tripleS's Nien and Lin, X:IN's Aria, KISS OF LIFE's Haneul, and ifeye's Taerin and Rahee advanced to the finals. In the final, tripleS's Nien won the gold medal with overwhelming speed. In the men's 60m race, TEMPEST's Eun-chan, LUNATE's Kael, NEXZ's So Gun, ARrC's Choi Han, NEWBEAT's Hong Min-seong, and CLOSE YOUR EYES's Song Seung-ho reached the finals. Kael won the gold medal with a time of 7.79 seconds, overcoming the disappointment of last year's silver medal.

In the women's team ssireum competition, eight teams including Hearts2Hearts, FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, and SAY MY NAME participated. SAY MY NAME won the gold medal with aggressive play. Before the match, they attracted attention by asking Kim Jae-joong, "If we win the gold medal, please buy us a car."

In the men's team pistol shooting event, RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, NCT WISH, and P1Harmony competed. RIIZE won the gold medal, proving both their skill and visuals.

The penalty shootout, returning after five years, featured idols gathering to bring great joy to fans. RIIZE revealed their passion for soccer with nicknames such as "Song" Heung-min Eun-seok, Ne"hee"mar So-hee, and Kylian "Yoon" Mbappe. The results of the penalty shootout semifinals and finals will be revealed in part 2.

The preview video for "Idol Star Athletics Championships Part 2" showcased competitions in various events such as the men's team ssireum and women's team pistol shooting, highlighting the idols' performances. The second part of the "2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships" is scheduled to air on the 7th at 5:50 PM. The broadcast time may change depending on the KBO postseason wildcard game coverage.