From Heo Jae to Yulhee...Run to Live, Divorce, Health, and Marathon Challenge Overcome Limits Begin
Mar 11, 2025
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Ahead of its first broadcast on April 19, 'Run to Live' is a sports reality program that depicts the process of stars with different stories overcoming their limitations by challenging marathons. Earlier, Sean and soccer legend Lee Young-pyo, famous for 'Marathon Donation Angel', were in charge of the operation and deputy head of 'Tusan Crew', and announcer Bae Sung-jae and comedian Yang Se-hyung were confirmed as hosts.
The list of challengers released this time included Heo Jae, Bang Eun-hee, Yang Joon-hyuk, lawyer Yang So-young, hair loss specialist Han Sang-bo, chef Jung Ho-young, choreographer Bae Yoon-jung, brain scientist Jang Dong-sun, former announcer Son Jeong-eun, exercise creator Cho Jin-hyung, former baseball player Choi Joon-seok, singer Sleepy, comedian Kim Seung-jin, trot singer Ahn Sung-hoon, Yul-hee from girl group Laboom, and Lee Jang-joon from boy group Golden Child.
In particular, Heo Jae expressed his extraordinary determination, saying, "(Looking back on his 51-year basketball life and taking on new challenges..." Son Jung-eun and Yul-hee go on a marathon to build a new life after their divorce, and Sleepy, Jang Dong-sun, and Jung Ho-young, who seem to lack physical strength, also take on the challenge and draw attention. In addition, Yang Joon-hyuk and Cho Jin-hyung, who are more than 100 kilograms in physique, will also challenge the marathon, adding interest to viewers.
The production team said, "16 contestants from different backgrounds will take on a fierce challenge to win the fight against them." The final MVP will be given a chance to compete in the Sydney Marathon, one of the world's top seven marathons, and a carbon credit worth W20 million will also be awarded" he said. It also added that it plans to make meaningful donations by accumulating donations as long as the performers run.
Meanwhile, 'Run to Live' will premiere on MBN at 8:20 p.m. on April 19.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
