Fans of the famous TV program “Running Man” were pleasantly surprised to see these two members win “Couple of the Year”.
On December 17th, the 2022 SBS Entertainment Awards’ ceremony was held at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Here, “Running Man” was named the winner for “Program of the Year” (Variety category), while Yoo Jae Suk assumed the Grand Prize Daesang.
These two awards got fans of the variety show “Running Man” particularly excited. However, their jaws dropped when Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Jong Kook were awarded “Couple of the Year” for their explosive chemistry in various entertainment programs.
In “Running Man”, Kim Jong Kook and Yoo Jae Suk are known to be “sworn rivals”, at the same time the pillars that keep the show running. While Kim Jong Kook is known for his strength and nickname “Sparta”, Yoo Jae Suk often shows his wits and smart strategies.
On the other hand, the two celebrities maintain a great relationship outside of “Running Man”, and actively support each other. Back in September, Yoo Jae Suk appeared in Kim Joong Kook’s personal YouTube channel, and the video that featured him immediately went viral. The video, which shows the endless bickering and chemistry between Kim Jong Kook, Yoo Jae Suk, and fellow “Running Man” member Ji Suk Jin, has attracted 9 million views, and even became a top trending video in South Korea.
Source: k14
