Marathoner Lee Bong-joo revealed his improved health on 'You Quiz.'
On the night of the 23rd, Lee Bong-joo appeared as a guest on the tvN entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block' (abbreviated as You Quiz).
Lee Bong-joo has drawn sympathy due to his battle with the incurable disease called muscle tension dystrophy until recently. It is known that he could not walk alone for over four years, but he is now reported to have recovered about 80% of his health through consistent rehabilitation.
In response, he cheerfully told Yoo Jae-suk, who was concerned about his health, "I'm fine now. As you can see, I can walk well and even jog a little."
Especially, Lee Bong-joo laughed as he mentioned the reactions from those around him, saying, "The first thing they ask when they meet me is how my health is. Some people thought I was dead." He added that they thought so after seeing him in fake news.
Kim Mi-sun, the wife of Lee Bong-joo, who cared for him devotedly during his battle with the incurable disease, also appeared on the broadcast that day. Kim Mi-sun, who is Lee Bong-joo's friend from the same age and has been married for 24 years, expressed her joy, saying, "I'm so happy to see my husband healthy again."
In fact, Lee Bong-joo still holds the record for the best marathon full course time in Korea at 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 20 seconds. He was active as a player until he was 40 years old, completing 41 marathon full courses and is regarded as a legendary marathoner representing Korea.
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