"Rehabilitating with help from Mounjaro" Kwak Beom confesses to regaining health and dieting through running

Comedian Kwak Beom has honestly revealed the process of recovering his health through running and his past dieting experiences. Ahead of 'R1 2026 Jeonju', which will be held from October 17 to 18, the YouTube channel 'With Sean' released a video featuring Kwak Beom, a native of Jeonju, touring the Jeonju area and having a conversation.

"My basal metabolic rate was at a middle school student level"... The reason he transformed from 92kg to a runner

In the video, Kwak Beom mentioned the period when his weight had increased to 92kg and confessed the physical changes and psychological burdens he experienced at that time. Kwak Beom stated that he thought he was tired because he sat in front of the computer for a long time, but in reality, it was fatigue caused by weight gain. In particular, he explained the impact that a lack of exercise had on his body, mentioning his experience where his basal metabolic rate was measured as low as that of a female middle school student during puberty.

The motivation for him to start serious management was his concern regarding his image as a broadcaster. Kwak Beom recalled an experience during a past filming where he was asked, "Do you not want to do broadcasting?", and said he made the decision to show a healthy and good image as a professional who stands before the public. He added that he tried various dieting methods, such as filming body profiles twice or attempting 8-week body fat reduction, but also faced difficulties such as weight returning due to a sense of reward psychology.

Combining Mounjaro and running, "Helps with rehabilitation and increasing speed"

During the dieting process, Kwak Beom also honestly mentioned receiving help from medication. He stated that during a period when his movement was limited due to a leg injury, his weight increased and put strain on his ankles, and to resolve this, he received help from Mounjaro. Kwak Beom explained that as a result of reducing weight through Mounjaro while simultaneously running, he saw effects in rehabilitation and increasing speed.

However, while picking running as the easiest method among various dieting attempts, he used a euphemistic expression regarding combining Mounjaro and running, calling it a "strong recommendation." He continued to say that recently, even without medication help, he is experiencing the effects of improved cardiopulmonary function and heart rate through steady running alone. He is currently setting his training pace in the 4-minute 30-second range and revealed his goal to shorten his record in a future marathon competition through this.

R1 2026 Jeonju prepares diverse programs with a 'Running Trip' theme

This video was produced for the purpose of promoting the 'R1 2026 Jeonju' competition. The competition is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Organisasi Pariwisata Korea, and it operates in connection with the 'Next Run Travel Festa', which utilizes Jeonju's tourism resources beyond a simple race. Accommodation packages are provided for competition participants, and various programs utilizing the Jeonju Hanok Village and nearby courses are prepared.

Major programs include running classes by former national team player Director Park Byeong-gwon, a carb-loading cooking talk show with chef Austin Kang from Culinary Class Wars, and a recovery tour enjoying the downtown area of Jeonju. Kwak Beom personally introduced the courses in Jeonju, emphasizing the refreshing courses running along the stream and the scenery of the Hanok Village. In particular, he suggested ways for competition participants to enjoy Jeonju more deeply by introducing local restaurants and scenery in Jeonju.