
Broadcaster Jun Hyun-moo will appear on SBS variety show "Running Man" to fill in for Kim Jong-kook. The episode airing on the 5th is a Chuseok special titled "The Nobleman's Crops." While Kim Jong-kook is absent due to his honeymoon, Jun Hyun-moo and Jung Seung-hwan will appear as special guests.
Jun Hyun-moo returned to "Running Man" after 12 years and showed some awkwardness at first, but soon used the characters he developed on the MBC variety shows "I Live Alone" and "The Manager" to bring laughter. While talking about "the reasons for contemplating marriage," he made a bombshell remark, saying, "The reason I can't get married is because of 'Running Man,'" which stirred the atmosphere. It was reported that this comment was prompted by a remark from Ji Suk-jin at a restaurant in Yeouido.
On the topic of dating, Jun Hyun-moo expressed his frustration, saying, "Where there's smoke, there's fire," and joked, "Just refer to the articles about my dating," making everyone laugh. He attracted much attention through two public relationships in the past. In 2018, he admitted to dating model-turned-broadcaster Han Hye-jin but broke up after a year. Afterwards, he dated announcer Lee Hye-sung for about three years. Additionally, the pink atmosphere with announcer Hong Joo-yeon on variety shows once sparked marriage rumors, which were later confirmed to be false.
The theme of this "Running Man" episode is "The Nobleman's Crops," where the members participate in a large-scale Chuseok special game harvesting crops from a noble family. The nobleman can adjust the market price of the crops, but the servants must work without knowing this. This setup leads to a psychological battle of deception, with members engaging in a "survival race disguised as coexistence."
Jun Hyun-moo and Jung Seung-hwan perfectly pulled off the servant costumes, turning the set into a sea of laughter. Since it has been a while since Jun Hyun-moo appeared on an outdoor variety show, he showcased his unique wit despite the unfamiliar environment, while Jung Seung-hwan was teased by the members for his unexpected variety sense.
The "The Nobleman's Crops" race can be seen on "Running Man," airing at 6:10 PM on the 5th. Jun Hyun-moo's appearance has attracted much viewer interest, and his stories about marriage and dating are also becoming a hot topic. Currently, Jun Hyun-moo is a regular cast member on a total of 14 programs, including MBC's "I Live Alone," "The Manager," and "Boss in the Mirror."