Kian84's unimaginably extreme marathon challenge is unveiled.
MBC's new variety show '극한84' released an official teaser video showcasing Kian84's ultra-extreme journey confronting his limits. The video begins with Kian84's first full-course finish in 2023. It then intercuts scenes of completing the "World's seven major marathons" in 2024, and with the caption "and 2025" the journey continues toward the "unknown marathon".
What draws attention in this teaser is the extreme course that completely overturns the concept of marathon as we know it. In such rugged natural conditions that make you wonder, 'Is this really a marathon course?' Kian84 complains in pain, "This isn't running," He cannot hide his bewilderment, saying, "This is a completely different world… this is nothing like a marathon?" In particular, curiosity explodes over the identity of the 'running course' he has been thrown into, further stimulating viewers' interest.
Amid vast nature, ragged breaths and unending pain, the phrase 'seven hours of hell you cannot escape' appears, heightening viewers' tension to the maximum. Then, through a scene in which Kian84 bursts into a bitter laugh saying, 'This was hell. Hell. He!ll!' the limits he faced are conveyed intact. Starting or giving up is free, but ultimately the image of Kian84, the 'icon of challenge,' who does not stop and keeps moving forward, leaves a heavy aftertaste.
But it is not heavy and painful all the way. Showing his trademark Kian84 charm that elicits laughs, he casually ice baths and wears a satisfied smile, or says, "They made the competition wrong, I should report it to the UN (?)"
This teaser firmly establishes the program's identity as an "ultra-extreme survival story" that goes beyond a simple running variety show. With realistic on-site feeling, majestic visuals and Kian84's characteristic candid reactions, '극한84' raises expectations for the "drama of limits" it will depict.
Meanwhile, the ultra-extreme running variety show '극한84' will premiere on MBC on Nov. 30.
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