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In the web variety show Ganjeolhanip (A Desperate Bite) from the YouTube channel Studio Suje, airing today at 6:30 PM, junior comedian Kim Ji-yu joins Kwak Bum as his pacemaker for his first-ever 21km half-marathon.
Before the race, Kim Ji-yu greeted Kwak Bum with his nickname, Kwak-jjon-ku, but was shocked to see his significantly slimmer physique. Kwak Bum, who revealed he has lost 12kg, emphasized that running 10km every day is the driving force that helps him endure his grueling schedule.
Kwak Bum started the race with the ambitious goal of finishing in under two hours. However, the run was not easy. After Kim Ji-yu dropped out at the 5km mark due to an early over-pace, Kwak Bum faced a crisis of his own when he suffered severe cramps in both calves after the 12km mark. Viewers are curious to see if he was able to overcome the intense pain and reach the finish line within his target time.
After crossing the finish line, the first thing Kwak Bum sought out was not a gourmet meal, but frozen pork belly. He praised the dish, claiming it felt like it was being absorbed into his cells, and headed straight to his favorite restaurant. After taking a bite of the meat he had been dreaming of, he made everyone laugh by saying, It gives me a rush, with a look of pure bliss on his face.
During the meal, Kwak Bum shared his firm beliefs regarding comedy. He reflected on the dark days following the cancellation of Gag Concert and shared a hilarious story about being mistaken for actor Park Bogum by citizens while running along the Han River.
He also opened up about the burnout he faced due to his non-stop schedule. He recalled advice from senior comedian Lee Yong-jin, who said, A comedian is replaced the moment they leave their spot. Using that as a guiding principle, he admitted to pushing himself, thinking, Who am I to be experiencing burnout? Regarding why he continues to run his comedy channel at his own expense, he said, Even though I get criticized and lose money, I passed the open recruitment exam to become a comedian. I just want to do my best to make people laugh wherever I am called, and be a small source of happiness for someone having a hard day, drawing admiration from those around him.
His devotion as a doting father also left a strong impression. When he received a call from his daughter during filming and kindly helped her book a hair salon appointment, Kim Ji-yu couldn't hide her envy, saying she wished Kwak Bum were her father.
The marathon challenge and heartfelt stories of popular comedian Kwak Bum will be available on the YouTube channel Studio Suje today at 6:30 PM.
[Photo provided by Studio Suje]
Note: "Ganjeolhanip" is a romanization, as no official English title has been released yet.
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