Jeon Hyun-moo Declares Himself 'Murathoner,' Embarks on 8km 'Puppy Run' and Misses Bong Tae-gyu

Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo has declared his ambition to become a 'running icon' and has taken on the challenge of an '8km Puppy Run.'

On the MBC entertainment show 'I Live Alone,' aired on the 7th, Jeon Hyun-moo's journey into running was showcased. He proclaimed himself 'Murathoner,' vowing to be the new running icon. SHINee member Key humorously commented, 'If Sean quits, then it's real.'

Jeon Hyun-moo explained his motivation for starting running, stating, 'I've been losing stamina due to a busy schedule lately. I heard running is great for boosting physical strength.' He also referenced seeing Kian84 working at Park Na-rae's maternal grandparents' home, noting, 'He lost face, but he has stamina.' Unlike Kian84's arduous runs, Jeon Hyun-moo humorously declared he would engage in 'wellness running,' where stopping, sitting, or even lying down is permissible if it gets too tough.

Before his first run, Jeon Hyun-moo visited a running gear store, purchasing about 1 million won worth of equipment and securing a 10% discount through membership registration. His inaugural run was the 8km 'Puppy Run,' a course starting and ending in Gwanghwamun, passing through Gyeongbok Palace, Samcheong-dong, and Insadong. As a self-proclaimed 'dog lover,' the route held special meaning for him.

However, a comical incident occurred when he encountered actor Bong Tae-gyu during the run but failed to recognize him. Jeon Hyun-moo quipped, 'I was too absorbed in myself.' Upon realizing later that Bong Tae-gyu had even tapped his shoulder to get his attention, Jeon Hyun-moo remarked, 'Citizens often tap me. I feel so sorry. I must send him a text today.'

SHINee member Minho praised Jeon Hyun-moo's running form, saying, 'His form is better than I expected.' However, Jeon Hyun-moo admitted with a laugh, 'My body ached terribly the next day.' After successfully completing the Puppy Run, he admired the GPS route, exclaiming, 'It's cute!' Despite running a total of 11.04km, his pace of around 12 minutes per kilometer brought laughter.

[Sports Seoul | Reporter Cho Sun-kyung]

Korean netizens reacted with amusement and support to Jeon Hyun-moo's 'Murathoner' declaration and his 'wellness running' approach. Comments ranged from 'Finally, Jeon Hyun-moo started exercising!' and 'Wellness running sounds hilarious' to 'Looking forward to seeing how far he runs next time.' Many expressed anticipation for his future running endeavors and shared lighthearted remarks about his encounter with Bong Tae-gyu.