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South Korean pool-goer makes waves online in pink swimsuit amid record heatwave

An adult man wearing a pink women’s one-piece swimsuit at a South Korean swimming pool has sparked debate online.
The photo of the man circulated on…

By Samantha Johnson / August 4, 2026
An adult man wearing a pink women’s one-piece swimsuit at a South Korean swimming pool has sparked debate online.

The photo of the man circulated on social media Sunday with a caption describing a visitor as a public nuisance at the Han River pool in Seoul. The image shows the man from behind wearing a pink swimsuit and a matching swim cap as visitors cool off during a summer heatwave.

The original poster questioned why a man was wearing a women’s swimsuit at the pool, adding that they were startled upon arriving.

Another commenter who claimed to have been at the pool wrote that police escorted the person out. However, the reported police response could not be independently confirmed.

Swimmers cool off at Ttukseom Hangang Park in Seoul’s Seongdong district on July 12. Photo: The Korea Times
Swimmers cool off at Ttukseom Hangang Park in Seoul’s Seongdong district on July 12. Photo: The Korea Times

Commenters were divided, with some criticising the person’s appearance and expressing discomfort. Others defended the choice, saying the clothing was a matter of personal freedom and that observers could simply ignore it.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government operates six Hangang Park facilities, including the Yeouido and Ttukseom swimming pools and the Jamsil, Gwangnaru, Nanji and Yanghwa water parks. The facilities opened June 19 and drew more than 260,000 visitors as of July 26, according to the city.

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