"I haven't graduated in 10 years," Kim Nam-joo's shocking confession drew attention, and Apink took over 'Running Man' for the first time in seven years.
On the 11th broadcast of SBS 'Running Man,' Apink (Park Cho-rong·Yoon Bo-mi·Jeong Eun-ji·Kim Nam-joo·Oh Ha-young), who returned with their new song "Love Me More (러브 미 모어)" to mark their 15th anniversary since debut, appeared and brought welcome smiles. Apink's appearance on 'Running Man' was a full seven years.
When the members appeared, Yu Jae-seok said, "It's been nine years for Jeong Eun-ji, and it's been a really long time for Kim Nam-joo," expressing his delight. In response, Kim Nam-joo joked, "It feels like returning to school after seven years, like being re-enrolled. I'm still in re-enrollment status," and added, "I haven't graduated in 10 years. I don't know when I'll graduate," turning the studio into a sea of laughter. She added, "I returned to school with Shin Ye Eun," which added to the laughter.
That day's race was themed "Gold bag chaser: Gold me more." The members, divided into three teams, had to find the real gold bag hidden among fake gold bags. Each team was given one bag, but because they couldn't tell which was real, getting hints and protecting the bag were key. In particular, the "no man's land" rule, which legally allowed teams to swap or steal other teams' bags, was applied, and an intense chase unfolded in the heart of Seoul.
In the process, Kim Nam-joo held the camera one-shot with extraordinary momentum whenever a song came on and showcased a seemingly possessed "aengtal challenge." The famously lively 'Running Man' members, as well as her Apink bandmates, were so overwhelmed that they raised both hands and feet, as she dominated the scene.
Meanwhile, members who focused more on the seat cushions than dancing ran into unexpected difficulties. Contrary to Yoon Bo-mi's wish, "I hope it's not something that requires thinking," a high-difficulty mission appeared that required holding on to the cushion with the correct answer until the end. The situation, which required both physical ability and brainpower, became more tense and fun when Song Ji-hyo joined in.
Even with their full-group appearance after seven years, Apink demonstrated unchanged teamwork and variety skills, proving the prowess of the "original beagle idols." In particular, Kim Nam-joo's candid confession, "I haven't graduated in 10 years," elicited both laughter and empathy and remained another memorable moment of the broadcast that day.
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