Kim Yong-hui proves physical stamina with shuffle dance challenge at age 60

What if there were a dance that anyone could enjoy regardless of age? In a recent episode of the entertainment program 'Ten Million Masters Show', a stage was presented centered on "shuffle dance," which originated in Melbourne, Australia. Focusing on the "Running Man Step," the core of shuffle dance, this dance—characterized by sliding feet against the floor to catch the rhythm—was introduced as a tool for relieving stress for people of all ages and genders.

The 'Running Man Step' from Melbourne, Australia, becomes the core of shuffle dance

During the broadcast, the president of the South Korea Chef Dance Association appeared to explain the origins and characteristics of shuffle dance. The "Running Man Step," called the flower of shuffle dance, is characterized by creating various steps by dragging the feet. This dance, which started in Melbourne, Australia, relies on the core movement of rubbing the soles of the feet against the floor to capture the unique feeling of shuffling. The association president stated that because these steps can be easily enjoyed by anyone after learning a few basic movements, many people regardless of age have been enjoying it in various locations recently.

"You can do it even with knee pain": The challenge of 60-year-old Kim Yong-hui

The cast members' attempts at intense dance moves highlighted the character of the program. In particular, Kim Yong-hui drew attention by challenging himself to shuffle dance at the age of 60. While mentioning knee and ankle pain during the challenge process, Kim Yong-hui showed his determination, stating, "If you keep doing it, you build up stamina and all the pain disappears." His attitude, aiming to show that someone in their 60s can sufficiently handle intense dance, added tension to the scene.

In the following performance, the Chef Dance team showcased brilliant steps to the song "Every day I'm shuffling." Multiple team members filled the stage together, emitting the dynamic energy of shuffle dance. The cast members watching the stage reacted to the heat of the scene, saying they felt their stress being relieved.

Scores earned alongside stress relief

After the stage ended, the cast members discussed the sense of liberation provided by the fast rhythm of shuffle dance. One participant reported feeling a complete release of stress during the dancing process. When the scores evaluating the perfection of the stage were revealed, the stage involving Kim Yong-hui recorded a high score, adding meaning to his challenge.

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