MBN marathon entertainment program "You Must Run" reveals the passionate kickoff event attended by 16 novice runners dreaming of a turning point in their lives.
"You Must Run," premiering on the evening of 19th (Saturday) at 8:20 p.m., is a special project commemorating the 30th anniversary of MBN's establishment. It is a sports reality entertainment show that captures the process of stars from different backgrounds overcoming their limits as they challenge themselves in a marathon. Sean, known as "Marathon Angel," and Lee Young-Pyo serve as the Director General and Vice Director General, while Bae Sung-Jae and Yang Se-Hyung join the marathon commentary team. The 16 novice runners include "President of Basketball" Huh Jae, actress Bang Eun-Hee, former baseball player Yang Joon-Hyeok, lawyer Yang So-Young, hair loss doctor Han Sang-Bo, chef Jeong Ho-Young, choreographer Bae Yoon-Jeong, brain scientist Jang Dong-Seon, former MBC announcer and broadcaster Son Jeong-Eun, exercise creator Jo Jin-Hyung from "Physical 100," former baseball player Choi Jun-Seok, singer Sleepy, comedian Kim Seung-Jin, trot singer Ahn Seong-Hoon, former Laboum member Yul-Hee, and former Golden Child member Lee Jang-Jun.
On this day, the 16 "You Must Run Crew" members hold a kickoff ceremony and meet for the first time. They share their individual stories and heartfelt goals for taking on the marathon challenge. In particular, Yang Joon-Hyeok, "the new dad born in '69," says, "I had my first daughter at the age of 55 last year," adding, "When I got married, I was 'the king of sperm.' But now my count has supposedly dropped by 70%. I worry that if I don't manage it, I might not be able to have a second child, and when I was feeling this way, I met 'You Must Run' as if by fate." This elicits empathy.
Former professional baseball player Choi Jun-Seok also reveals his heavy feelings. He confesses, "I was scammed out of about 2 billion won, and I feel so sorry to my family," stating, "I want to show that I can rise again, which is why I decided to take on the marathon challenge." As he leaves the baseball field, there is great expectation for how he will create change and moments of overcoming through the marathon course. Meanwhile, choreographer Bae Yoon-Jeong candidly shares her struggles with postpartum depression. She reveals, "I suffered from severe postpartum depression, and I sometimes felt like my son was a hindrance to my work," shedding tears. Bae Yoon-Jeong continues, "If I could turn back time, I would want to give him so much love. Above all, I want him to know that he is a very lovable and precious being, which is why I started running."
Additionally, Sleepy mentions his physical decline, making it hard to hold his child, and pledges, "I want to be strong as a father before the second child is born." Bang Eun-Hee, Yang So-Young, Jeong Ho-Young, Han Sang-Bo, Jang Dong-Seon, and others earnestly share their hidden concerns and individual goals while genuinely participating in the kickoff ceremony.
Meanwhile, after the kickoff ceremony, the 16 "You Must Run Crew" members begin the "5 km Marathon TES." Their heartfelt stories and the site of their first marathon test will be broadcast in the first episode of MBN's special project commemorating its 30th anniversary, "You Must Run," airing on the evening of 19th (Saturday) at 8:20 p.m.
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