Kim Jong-koo's 'KFA President' Rumor Spreads Even to Kim Min-jae: "I'd Do It, Even Paying Out of My Own Pocket for Development" [Running Man]

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'Running Man' mentioned the rumor that singer Kim Jong-koo is running for Han Chuk-gu-hyeop (Chairman).

In an episode aired on the 16th, SBS variety program 'Running Man' featured a race called "Scraping Vacation in the Heat," where participants visited unique locations to escape the midsummer heat.

On this day, Kim Jong-koo stated in the opening segment, "I came by morning flight from Jeju Island." In response, Yoo Jae-suk explained on his behalf, "(When asked why he went to Jeju Island,) he said Munich recently came to play a friendly match with JejuFC."

Impressed by Kim Jong-koo's extraordinary love for soccer, Yang Se-chan asked, "Are you really the president of the Korea Football Association?" while Ji Seok-jin also mentioned the rumor about his potential candidacy for KFA president, asking, "Is this part of your buildup?"

Kim Jong-koo responded, "I recently met soccer player Kim Min-jae," and added, "(Kim) Min-jae asked me, 'Are you going to become the association president?'"

Following this, a YouTube video showing Kim Jong-koo meeting Kim Min-jae was shown as archival footage. In the video, Kim Jong-koo revealed his unique passion for soccer by saying, "If it's for the development of Korean soccer, honestly, I'd do it even if I had to pay out of my own pocket."

Previously, in last month's 'Running Man,' Kim Jong-koo insisted he couldn't give up soccer schedules despite his commitments, leading Yoo Jae-suk to recommend him as a candidate for KFA president. At that time, Kim Jong-koo made headlines by stating, "I don't need even one won of salary."

Later, during a meeting with former soccer player Park Ji-sung, he reiterated his determination: "I'll do it without pay and even contribute my own money," keeping the rumor about Kim Jong-koo's potential KFA presidency alive as an entertainment topic.

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