Webtoon artist Kian84 revealed that he has recovered his health through running.
On the 18th, a video titled “Our Kian84's life changed before and after running” was released on Sean's YouTube channel.
On that day, Kian84 stated, “As cartoonists, we sit in front of the computer all week due to the nature of our job. I needed exercise. Other exercises require going out, but with running, I can do it and come back right away (that's why I started).”
Kian84 previously touched hearts by showing his journey of running 54km from Seoul to Daebudo over two days on the show “I Live Alone” in 2020.
He mentioned, “Marathon is a different world, and running was more about survival than wanting to run well,” adding, “I was also taking medication for mental health at that time. Physically, I was getting worse. I kept going and ended up here.”
Kian84 feels that he has definitely become healthier both mentally and physically through running, saying, “The pain in my body has disappeared, and I've reduced my alcohol intake. I'm glad that the morning pain (hangover) is gone.”
He continued, “In the past, I was almost dependent on alcohol in my view. I couldn't sleep without drinking, so I would drink half a bottle of whiskey a day. In two days, I would finish a bottle, and in a week, I would drink over three bottles,” adding, “Interestingly, as my running distance increased, my alcohol consumption decreased.”
Meanwhile, Kian84 has shown his dedication to running by participating in the Daechungho Marathon in 2023 and the New York Marathon last year.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
