Yoo Jae-suk Fulfills Hilarious 'Fish Accessory' Wedding Vow for Kim Jong-kook on 'Running Man'

Yoo Jae-suk, the beloved MC of 'Running Man,' has become a hot topic after revealing how he kept a quirky promise made years ago at his close friend Kim Jong-kook's wedding.

In the broadcast episode of SBS's variety show 'Running Man' aired on the 14th, Yoo Jae-suk shared his experience as the officiant for Kim Jong-kook's wedding. The groom-to-be, Kim Jong-kook, appeared a bit nervous, keeping a distance and eliciting laughter from the cast.

Yoo Jae-suk expressed his curiosity about the bride, whom Kim Jong-kook had kept a secret even before the wedding. Revealing he only learned about the marriage two weeks prior, Yoo Jae-suk recalled a promise made with Kim Jong-kook 12 years ago.

He remembered Kim Jong-kook's past declaration, 'If I get married, I'll enter wearing a fish tail.' A video clip from that time, showing Yoo Jae-suk stating, 'I'll wear it on my suit when I go to the wedding,' was aired, leading to uproarious laughter.

When Yoo Jae-suk commented that he couldn't literally attach a fish, Haha suggested using a dried one, which everyone agreed was a good idea. In the end, Yoo Jae-suk attended Kim Jong-kook's wedding with a dried fish pinned to his suit, fulfilling his 12-year-old promise in a heartwarming and comical manner.

Previously, Yoo Jae-suk had pledged his attendance and role as officiant, stating, 'I'll somehow move my recording schedule to be there,' demonstrating his loyalty and commitment to his friend.

Yoo Jae-suk is widely regarded as the 'Nation's MC' and has led the Korean entertainment scene for decades. His exceptional wit and quick-thinking humor are reasons for his immense popularity among viewers. Through his numerous variety show appearances, Yoo Jae-suk has earned nicknames like 'National Legacy' and 'Yoo-neusnim' (God Yoo).