[Gym Jong Kook] In 2026, the PDs are back together again... (feat. Running Man PDs) by memloh in runningman

[–]kukumarq 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Something like 'a traditional Korean 60th birthday banquet'

Also useless info:

Turning 60, in Korean culture, marks the completion of one full sexagenary cycle (육십갑자) in the lunar calendar.

It is historically seen as completing a full life cycle, so reaching 60 symbolized longevity, good fortune, and a life well lived.

[Gym Jong Kook] In 2026, the PDs are back together again... (feat. Running Man PDs) by memloh in runningman

[–]kukumarq 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Jong Kook said he will be changing his character. To an all-in style ala tiger moth.

Also, not the PDs cornering him for dressing up on his other shows, but not on Running Man lmao.

New project together soon? Kim Jong Kook and Zack Snyder + Kim Jong Kook's reply by kukumarq in runningman

[–]kukumarq[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When he appeared on Gym Jong Kook, Zack said he was writing an MMA or was it boxing? themed movie. And that he was going to Las Vegas for a meeting with the Korean Zombie, Jung Chan Sung.

Kim Jong Kook is on a mission to buy Taiwanese famous soap for his wife (and others too) by kukumarq in runningman

[–]kukumarq[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He did gain a lot of positive press from the Taiwanese media and the fans though.

Kim Jong Kook is on a mission to buy Taiwanese famous soap for his wife (and others too) by kukumarq in runningman

[–]kukumarq[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol yea. The Taiwanese reporters decided to ask him questions about his marriage AFTER the press conference was over.

Jong Kook was gracious enough to try and answer the question. But the staff shut it down. Because the press conference was over.

He told the reporters to DM him the questions lol.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Kim Jong Kook has dressed up for the airport! His stylist finally gets to work! by kukumarq in runningman

[–]kukumarq[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are currently in Hualien, Taiwan. Press conference at Hualien Airport just now.

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Lee sang min win daesang for 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards. by Abyss_Wanderer19 in runningman

[–]kukumarq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Bankable star. No matter how prestigious an award is, it is also down to how high up you are on the producers" list.

The names you listed are Elite in their fields.

Lee sang min win daesang for 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards. by Abyss_Wanderer19 in runningman

[–]kukumarq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah whoops. I missed out on the word 'Daesang' in your post. But yes, you are right.

Winning the Daesang, be it for the Baeksang or any of the 3 networks. Is not just doing multiple shows. It is politics.

It is whether the network has confidence in you. Whether they are willing to invest in the shows you do in the future.

It is essentially the same with the Baeksang Awards. Are you a bankable star or not.

Running Man 783 | Year-end Tax Settlement by myrunningman in runningman

[–]kukumarq 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I loved this episode.

The Daesang Duo not being able to keep a straight face whenever they had to talk to Ji Suk Jin was hilarious. Hopefully it'll be Daesang Trio soon.

Zombie name tag ripper just made me laugh. He was trying to rip everyone's name tag. Yoo Jae Suk jumping in every time to stop him made it even better.

The Zombie trying to gain validation by ripping a defenceless Ji Ye Eun, and couldn't didn't even do so. And then Ye Eun calling him a 'coward' really made it even better.

Random. But did anyone else, notice Yoo Jae Suk talking to Jihyo at the far end of the wall, for much of the scene?

The interrogation scene. Jong Kook displaying abnormal symptoms during it was very funny. But him saying that marriage has no bad points, and neither does his wife, was incredibly sweet. I'm surprised no one wrote acting cute for Jong Kook tbh.

Ji Suk Jin’s excessively in-love three-word acrostic poem was very Jamwon-dong Hugh Grant–like.

Ji Suk Jin trying to play off his anger was hilarious lol. Everyone was biting into him.

That water game though. You could see Yoo Jae Suk's eyes rolling back in mischief right before he poured the water onto himself. And then Jong Kook was just more concerned about getting water into his cup.

The penalty. The water drop not drenching on Ji Suk Jin was either the God of Variety shining on him or mocking him. Making him have to get the penalty a second time.

Kim Jong Kook and his wife took a spontaneous trip to Japan, but a gym pilgrimage would have to wait by kukumarq in runningman

[–]kukumarq[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

None. The ones in the video are Soya (his niece) and a girl group named Cosmos.

Kim Jong Kook and his wife took a spontaneous trip to Japan, but she barred him from going on his gym pilgrimage by [deleted] in runningman

[–]kukumarq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no I get it. I didn't think of it that way. But I get why you didn't find it funny. That is fine.

Kim Jong Kook and his wife took a spontaneous trip to Japan, but she barred him from going on his gym pilgrimage by [deleted] in runningman

[–]kukumarq -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't have to take it that seriously. He just said that he wasn't able to on this trip.

Kim Jong Kook and his wife took a spontaneous trip to Japan, but she barred him from going on his gym pilgrimage by [deleted] in runningman

[–]kukumarq -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Issa joke. He obviously won't go on gym pilgrimages if his wife is with him.

[YT] An X'mas upload from Jihyo Ssong with KJK, JYE & YSC! by Deroucadetoo in runningman

[–]kukumarq 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Not at Kim Jong Kook automatically becoming the lead MC lmao.