Actors Yoo Seon-ho and Shin Eun-soo Showcase Passion for Running on 'Run for Your Life 2'

Actors Yoo Seon-ho and Shin Eun-soo, who are publicly dating, showcased their passion for running on the final episode of MBN's 'Run for Your Life Season 2' aired on the 2nd.

The finale featured the 'Ultimate Crew Battle - Snow Run' in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, where 22 crews gathered to compete in a full-course relay race. Despite the harsh conditions with wind chills reaching -8 degrees Celsius, the teams demonstrated strong teamwork and successfully completed the race.

In the opening of the 'Ultimate Crew Battle,' the 'Run for Your Life' crew was divided into Crew A (Sean, Yang Se-hyung, Lim Se-mi, Lee Gi-kwang, Yoo Seon-ho) and Crew B (Lee Young-pyo, Ko Han-min, Choi Young-jun, Jung Hye-in, Lim Soo-hyang). Other strong contenders included the military crew Kangho, Anyangcheon Hongduke, Mokdong Marathon Class, Lunch Maniac, NO EASY DAY led by Hong Beom-seok from 'Physical: 100,' and Sim Jin-seok's Romantic Crew. Lim Soo-hyang expressed surprise at the scale of the event, saying, "It feels like a national team," while Lee Young-pyo exclaimed, "Winning here would be amazing."

Yoo Seon-ho, the first runner for Crew A, declared, "I will sprint the first 30 meters," aiming to challenge Sim Jin-seok, a strong contender and fellow first runner. Although he led the first 20 meters, he overexerted himself over 300 meters and quickly became exhausted. Reflecting on his performance, he admitted, "I've never overpaced like this before," as he fell to the lower ranks.

In contrast, Crew B's first runner Jung Hye-in adopted a different strategy, stating, "All the runners are at least 10 minutes faster than me, so I can't just follow them blindly." He maintained his own pace and executed a powerful chase during the uphill section, improving his position from last to 14th.

The final runners were Sean and Lee Young-pyo. Sean, determined to make an impact, said, "Today, 'Run for Your Life' will make a mark. As the fastest, I'll take the anchor role." However, in the snow zone, he surprised everyone by sitting down, saying, "I feel dizzy." After a brief rest, he resumed running and crossed the finish line in 12th place, carrying the team flag.

Sean expressed his emotions, saying, "It was truly moving. It was a time to showcase our growth. I'm proud of the members." Lee Young-pyo, also giving his all as the final runner, finished in 16th place, stating, "Seeing the 'Run for Your Life' crew come out to run with me reminded me that this is what team sports are about."

The military crew Kangho claimed the ultimate victory, followed by KNPR, NO EASY DAY, Lunch Maniac, and Mokdong Marathon Class in the top five. After the race, runners expressed their joy, saying, "It was great to run, laugh, and connect together," and "I would have regretted not participating."

Lim Soo-hyang shared, "The expressions of people running are all happy; that's the charm of running." Yoo Seon-ho added, "The more I run, the healthier I feel, so I can't stop," showcasing his passion for running.

Yang Se-hyung commented, "It would have been a tough journey alone, but running together made it possible to finish," while Sean, the team leader, reflected, "Seeing everyone run joyfully and happily made me think, 'This is the real festival for runners.'"

Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia Reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr