'Running Man' Kim Jong-kook Jokes About Becoming FA President, Says 'I'd Even Spend My Own Money for Korean Football'

Kim Jong-kook laid the groundwork(?) for a future run at the Football Association presidency.

On the August 16 broadcast of SBS "Running Man", the members went through a "Hot Weather Scrap-cation" race.

For the opening, the members gathered inside the Gwangmyeong Cave to escape the heat. Kim Jong-kook, who returned from Jeju Island in the morning, drew attention by appearing in tinted sunglasses unlike his usual self.

Seeing this, Yu Jae-seok mentioned, "I asked him why he went to Jeju Island since he said he came from there, and Bayern Munich is actually visiting Jeju Island this time," referring to the friendly match between Bayern Munich and Jeju FC held on August 4.

In response, Yang Sechan exclaimed, "He is really like the president of the Football Association," and Jee Seokjin chimed in, "Are you building it up?"

Kim Jong-kook brought laughter by sharing, "I met Min-jae, and even Min-jae told me, 'You should become the FA president.'" Kim Min-jae actually asked Kim Jong-kook if he had any thoughts of taking the role if the opportunity arose, to which Kim Jong-kook replied, "If it's for the development of Korean football, I would even use my own money."

Hearing this, the members applauded Kim Jong-kook and said, "Word has even spread that far. That's amazing, really amazing."
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