National marathoner Lee Bong-joo reveals his story of overcoming a rare disease.
On the 23rd at 8:45 PM, Lee Bong-joo will appear as a guest on the tvN entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block'.
Lee Bong-joo is a classmate of Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho from 'Introducing Ugly Friends'. He will appear in the same traditional Korean costume that garnered attention at that time. In particular, when asked, "Who did you consider a rival during 'Introducing Ugly Friends'?", he points to Yoo Jae-suk and is expected to share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from 'Introducing Ugly Friends'.
Lee Bong-joo is a legendary national marathoner who has completed the full course of 42.195 km 41 times. He is also the holder of the Korean marathon record that has remained unbroken for 25 years. He will share shining moments of glory, anecdotes from his athlete days, and his love story with his wife. His MZ-style flirting and the behind-the-scenes of his grand wedding held at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium will add to the interest.
In particular, Lee Bong-joo, who was diagnosed with the rare disease 'muscle tension dysregulation' and revealed that he couldn't even straighten his back, will share his miraculous battle against the disease. Reflecting on the past four years when his body did not move as he wished, he stated, "It really felt like I went to hell."
Along with the touching story of overcoming the rare disease thanks to his wife's dedication, Lee Bong-joo's wife's honest story will also be revealed on-site.
Lee Bong-joo has made significant contributions to the development of domestic athletics, winning a silver medal at the Atlanta Olympics, a silver medal at the Bangkok Asian Games, first place at the Boston Marathon, and a gold medal at the Busan Asian Games. Even after retirement, he was active, but in 2020, he was diagnosed with the rare disease muscle tension dysregulation and has been battling it since.
Lee Bong-joo, who was in such a state that he couldn't even straighten his back and couldn't lift his head, has reportedly been recovering his health through active treatment, including surgery, and consistent rehabilitation.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
