Fitness creator Shim Eui-teum, who joined the coaching staff of MBN’s marathon entertainment show "You Have to Run", identified Sleepy and Jo Jin-hyung as the members he most wants to develop among the 16 "novice runners".
The MBN 30th anniversary special plan "You Have to Run" (hereinafter "Run"), set to premiere on April 19 at 8:20 p.m., is a sports reality entertainment program that captures the process of stars with different backgrounds challenging a marathon and overcoming their limits. Sean, known as the "marathon angel", and Lee Young-pyo are taking on the roles of Director General and Deputy Director, while Bae Sung-jae and Yang Se-hyung will join as the marathon commentators. The 16 "novice runners" include the "president of basketball" Hur Jae, actress Bang Eun-hee, former baseball player Yang Jun-hyuk, lawyer Yang So-young, hair loss specialist Han Sang-bo, chef Jung Ho-young, choreographer Bae Yoon-jeong, brain scientist Jang Dong-seon, former MBC announcer Son Jung-eun, "Physical 100" fitness creator Jo Jin-hyung, former baseball player Choi Jun-seok, singer Sleepy, comedian Kim Seung-jin, singer Ahn Seong-hoon, and former Laboum member Yul-hee, and former Golden Child member Lee Jang-jun.
Former national marathon athlete Kwon Eun-joo has been appointed as the coach to help the "novice runners" in their marathon challenges. Additionally, the "top fitness creator in South Korea", Shim Eui-teum, former track and field athlete Lee Yeon-jin, and "the top celebrity marathon record holder" Ko Han-min are banding together as the coaching staff.
Shim Eui-teum expressed his thoughts on taking charge of the training for the "Run Crew", saying, "I am more confident than anyone as a pacemaker, and I will provide tailored guidance according to the 16's conditions." He then mentioned Sleepy and Jo Jin-hyung when asked which member among the "novice runners" he most wants to develop, stating, "Sleepy said he can’t even hold his child well; with that level of stamina, he might not be able to run even 10 minutes. Jo Jin-hyung, on the other hand, seems like he needs to lose some weight before being able to run." Shim Eui-teum noted that "even if they are physically weak, consistent training is important" and expressed his desire to "cheer them up and be a mental support for them." He smiled as he recalled that Jung Seung-je, the "math top lecturer", worked out with him and mentioned, "He said, 'It’s noisy at home, so you must be happy.'" Regarding Hur Jae and Yang Jun-hyuk, he positively commented that "they are former athletes, so I think they will perform well once they get the initial pace down."
Following Shim Eui-teum, Director Kwon Eun-joo also promised, "I will help the 16 'novice runners' experience moments of surpassing their limits." Coach Lee Yeon-jin said, "I will teach running strategies to complete the marathon while managing stamina." Coach Ko Han-min pledged, "As a pacemaker, I will closely guide each participant to prevent them from over-pacing," raising expectations for the marathon challenges of the "Run Crew".
The intense self-growth story of the "novice runners" in MBN’s 30th anniversary special, "You Have to Run", will premiere on April 19 at 8:20 p.m.
[OSEN = Reporter Jang Woo-young]