South Korean judoka Kim Min-jong displayed precision knife skills that contrasted with his heavyweight frame during an appearance on the Seoul Broadcasting System variety program Running Man, broadcaster reports show. The program, broadcast on Sunday afternoon, featured Kim alongside basketball player Lee Hyun-jung as episode guests.
Kim Min-jong Prepares Ten-Portion Kimchi Stew
Cast members ventured out during the broadcast to locate Kim and Lee as the athletes prepared breakfast. Kim introduced a specialized cooking knife gifted by his father for the television appearance, noting that it features the Chinese characters for “judo” carved by his own hand. “My father specially prepared this for me when I said I was going on Running Man to make kimchi stew,” Kim said on the program. “I hear it yields more than ten portions.” Kim proceeded to slice pork shoulder roast, stating that meat should outquantity kimchi in the dish. He then cut onions and chili peppers into uniform sizes. Cast member Ji Ye-eun arrived first at the cooking area and expressed enthusiasm upon discovering the meal planned was kimchi stew.
Lee Hyun-jung Serves Egg Rice for Breakfast
Elsewhere on the set, cast member Kim Jong-kook located basketball player Lee Hyun-jung. Kim Jong-kook remarked on Lee’s unpretentious demeanor, noting he had heard many accounts about the player from fellow cast member Haha. However, Kim Jong-kook reacted with amusement upon inspecting Lee’s simple preparation of egg rice, jokingly requesting precise portions of six grams per serving.
International Athletic Backgrounds of the Guests
Kim Min-jong competes as a heavyweight judoka for the South Korean national team. His recent international results include a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, a silver medal and a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and a gold medal at the 2024 Abu Dhabi World Championships. Lee Hyun-jung helped lead the South Korean men’s basketball team to a gold medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Lee plays as a shooter for the South Korean national team and has pursued professional opportunities across the United States, Australia, and Japan while targeting the NBA. Running Man airs weekly on Sundays at 6:15 p.m. local time on Seoul Broadcasting System.
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