Singer Kim Yong-im finds stress relief through shuffle dance challenge

Singer Kim Yong-im overcame waist, knee, and ankle pain to perform shuffle dance on TV CHOSUN's "Ten Million Extraordinary People Show," earning high scores from a 200-member judging panel.

The "running man," a core step of shuffle dance, heated up the variety show stage. On TV CHOSUN's "Ten Million Extraordinary People Show," the charm of shuffle dance, which originated in Melbourne, Australia, was highlighted through energetic performances by the cast.

From Rabbit Dance to Shuffle Dance: The Connection of Steps

The stage opened with a discussion regarding the "rabbit dance." The cast members livened up the atmosphere by mentioning the rabbit dance that was once popular. Subsequently, the president of the Korea Shuffle Dance Association appeared to explain the connection between shuffle dance and the rabbit dance. The association president defined the commonly known rabbit dance itself as the "running man step," which is the core of shuffle dance, and introduced the unique shuffle movement of sliding feet along the floor.

Originating in Australia, shuffle dance is characterized by creating various steps using the soles of the feet. The association president emphasized that once a few steps are learned, shuffle dance is a dance that anyone can enjoy regardless of age or location. At the scene, the cast members boosted the excitement by following the steps alongside a demonstration by a shuffle dancer.

"Even with knee and ankle pain," Kim Yong-im's challenge in her 60s

One of the main protagonists of this stage was singer Kim Yong-im. Her declaration to challenge herself with shuffle dance despite being in her 60s met with a mix of surprise and anticipation from the audience. Kim Yong-im spoke candidly about the physical difficulties she faces during the challenge. While mentioning pain in her waist, knees, and ankles, she showed her will to continue, stating, "If you keep doing it, your stamina improves and the pain all disappears."

As the main performance began, Kim Yong-im and the cast members stepped to an intense beat. The non-stop footwork showed a dynamism akin to running. After finishing the stage, Kim Yong-im expressed her satisfaction, saying, "Dancing really relieves my stress." In particular, she expressed the joy of the stage by sharing her sentiment that watching a young child dance felt like it relieved her stress as well.

Stage heat proven by scores

Following the heated performances, the scores assigned by a 200-member judging panel were revealed. The cast members' performances maintained the heat of the venue by recording high scores. The rabbit dance-related performance received a high score of 193 points, and the subsequent shuffle dance performances also drew responses from the judges, receiving scores in the high 100s to the 190s. After finishing their stages, the cast members continued the lingering excitement by mentioning the efforts put into the preparation process.

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