Kim Jong-kook Struggles to Avoid Wedding Celebration Party on 'Running Man,' Cha Tae-hyun Revels in Teasing His Friend

This coming Sunday, the 21st, SBS's 'Running Man' will showcase a man desperately trying to evade his own congratulatory party. The recent recording session, themed 'Hold It In: The Celebration Squad' race, had a wedding party for Kim Jong-kook planned at the end, much to his dismay.

For Kim Jong-kook, who viewed the party as a penalty, he was given opportunities to remove items from the celebration setup. Other members who experienced the party setup first hand exclaimed, 'They've gathered everything Kim Jong-kook hates!' and were astonished by the production team's thoroughness. Hearing only the sounds from outside, Kim Jong-kook complained of high blood pressure due to stress and even had his blood pressure measured. In contrast, Cha Tae-hyun happily took charge of the party, exclaiming, 'This is great!' and filled the set with laughter at the thought of teasing his close friend, Kim Jong-kook.

Sensing trouble, Kim Jong-kook focused intensely on missions to gain chances to remove party items. The episode sets up a comedic conflict between Kim Jong-kook's desire to downsize the party and the members' eagerness to tease him. Adding to the humor, Cha Tae-hyun and his accomplices were caught by Kim Jong-kook secretly conspiring during a quiz mission, whispering, 'Are you going to get it right, or just get it ridiculously wrong?' Kim Jong-kook found himself helpless against the uncontrollable antics of one person.

Viewers can catch the 'Hold It In: The Celebration Squad' race, featuring a reluctant groom and excited guests, on 'Running Man' this Sunday at 6:10 PM KST.

Kim Jong-kook, through his personal channel 'Gym Jong Kook,' apologized for not informing fans earlier about his wedding plans due to various circumstances. He also expressed regret to those who felt fatigued by news related to him. He concluded by offering sincere gratitude to everyone who supported his new beginning.