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Yoo Jae-suk jokingly nominates Kim Jong-kook as Football Association president
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Yoo Jae-suk jokingly nominates Kim Jong-kook as Football Association president

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Yoo Jae-suk jokingly nominated Kim Jong-kook as the president of the Football Association on the show "Running Man."
  • Kim Jong-kook expressed his dedication to playing soccer, stating he waits all week for his soccer days.
  • He humorously declared he wouldn't even accept 10 won (a small amount of money) if appointed, emphasizing his passion for the sport.

On the latest episode of the SBS variety show "Running Man," comedian Yoo Jae-suk playfully suggested Kim Jong-kook for the role of Football Association president. This suggestion came as the cast discussed their next recording session, which was scheduled for an inconveniently early 4:30 AM due to previous mission results.

If that's the case, I recommend Kim Jong-kook as the Football Association president.

— Yoo Jae-sukJokingly suggesting Kim Jong-kook for the role of Football Association president on 'Running Man'.

Kim Jong-kook, known for his athletic prowess and love for soccer, revealed his strong commitment to the sport. When other members suggested he take a week off from playing soccer, he firmly refused, stating, "I wait all week for my soccer days." He even proposed that if the recording were moved to 1 AM, he could play soccer beforehand.

I'll definitely do it. I don't need to take even 10 won (a negligible amount of money).

— Kim Jong-kookHumorously accepting Yoo Jae-suk's mock nomination for Football Association president.

Responding to Kim Jong-kook's unwavering dedication, Yoo Jae-suk quipped, "If that's the case, I recommend Kim Jong-kook as the Football Association president." Kim Jong-kook, embracing the joke, confidently replied, "I'll definitely do it. I don't need to take even 10 won (a negligible amount of money)," drawing laughter from the other cast members and highlighting his passion for soccer over any potential compensation.

I wait all week for my soccer days.

— Kim Jong-kookExpressing his strong passion for playing soccer on 'Running Man'.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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