Jungwoo, 5km fasting morning run at Gwangnaru Hangang Park

Jungwoo went for a fasted morning run at Gwangnaru Hangang Park and exceeded his goal of burning 350 calories. After running 5KM, he had his first meal at a convenience store by the Han River and shared his thoughts on his daily life and personal activities. Jungwoo, who visited Gwangnaru Hangang Park for the first time that day, introduced the view of Jamsil Lotte Tower. He said he had been to Jamsu Bridge and Jamwon Hangang Park before, but this was his first time here, and he wanted to experience the place known as a running course himself. He said it had been a month since he last ran outdoors. To avoid injury, he warmed up his ankles and waist and also learned how to use the Apple Watch, which he was wearing for the first time. He explained that he had never bought an Apple Watch before and prepared while listening to how he could check the distance he ran and other data. He usually runs on a treadmill at the gym and goes outside when the weather is nice, often running near Jamsu Bridge. Jungwoo said he wanted to try running content and started running while holding a camera. He introduced a breathing method of inhaling twice and exhaling twice, but gradually spoke less, saying he had slept well the night before and was in good condition. He expressed satisfaction with the trees, scenery, and morning air. He explained that he skipped breakfast because he likes running on an empty stomach. He usually runs comfortably without worrying about records, and although this was his first time measuring numbers like this, he found it somewhat fun. He added that when he runs alone, he sometimes listens to music and sometimes does nothing special. During the run, he felt the swelling go down. He said starting the day with exercise feels refreshing, and even just running makes him feel like he spent the day well and healthily. He took a short break when it got tough and said he needs to run consistently to maintain his condition, but it was hard to adapt again since it had been a while. The production team promised to buy convenience store food if he succeeded in burning 350 calories before starting. Jungwoo, who exceeded the goal, said he hadn’t eaten anything for fasted cardio and headed to eat. He joked that even if he had failed, he couldn’t have bought it himself because he didn’t bring his wallet. Visiting the Han River convenience store after a long time, he looked at ramen, triangular kimbap, and hot bar snacks. He chose Shin Ramyun, saying he had to pick bagged ramen, and also paid attention to bulgogi-flavored frankfurters and pork belly. He took kimchi and a protein shake and said he tries not to consume too much sugar, deciding on a decaf black coffee for his drink. While cooking the ramen, he said he usually chooses the type he wants to eat that day but basically likes Shin Ramyun and also eats Neoguri. He observed that the cooking machine allows setting the degree of doneness according to preference, saying he usually prefers it normal but remembers enjoying noodles cooked about 70% rather than fully cooked. He spilled some contents while adding an egg. Sitting at the table, Jungwoo said again that the swelling in his face had gone down compared to the morning. He introduced the ramen, kimchi, protein shake, and pork belly and said he would drink the decaf black coffee after the meal. He said ramen tastes better after exercise and expressed a wish to eat it together with others. He said he usually runs near Hannam Reservoir when running outdoors. After running, he likes to drink iced Americano at his regular cafe and eat gukbap or gomtang. He recalled that he used to eat heavy meals from the morning and high-calorie food at night but felt it was unhealthy. He formed a connection with the running crew through a close photographer hyung’s recommendation. They ran together two or three times, and they usually run at 8 a.m., drink coffee at a frequently visited cafe, and then start their own daily routines. Jungwoo said he learned running techniques and posture through this process and shared his thoughts on the need for a routine in life. He said he prefers aerobic activities that make him sweat during exercise. He thinks sports like soccer or tennis, which he hasn’t tried, would be more fun and finds weight training attractive, saying he needs to build up the lacking muscle strength. He also expressed the idea that it would be good to balance various exercises. During the meal, he also talked about his movie preferences. He said the recent movie One Battle After Another was somewhat difficult to understand and confusing, but he found it interesting after focusing from the middle part. When asked about his all-time favorite movie, he said he doesn’t think he has to answer with something cool or unknown to others and mentioned that he likes animation. He referred to The Incredibles and Spirit and said he recently enjoyed watching I, Robot. He recalled that I, Robot was released around 2004. He said he prefers movies that finish in one go rather than series and sometimes watches sports highlights. He said he doesn’t enjoy housework but just tidies up and explained that he cleans up whenever he sees something out of place, so he doesn’t pile up things. He also revealed that he hasn’t disclosed the fact that he lives alone yet and has been considering whether to show related content. He reflected that this year was a time of many thoughts as he faced a new turning point. After spending his early to mid-20s in the team, entering the latter part, he pondered his image as an artist, the next steps, and his personal activities. He listened to advice from those around him and said he tries to keep thinking about what he truly wants to do while fundamentally seeking happiness. He listens to music regardless of genre and wants to make music that is true to himself rather than limited to a specific genre. His goal is to show various sides of himself, not only the positive and bright side that makes people smile. Unlike his activities aligned with the team’s color, he wants to reveal more of the sides he hasn’t shown as an individual and said he wants to try dreamy, cool, and stylish concepts. He hoped his first released song would contain his essence, and among several candidates, he found a song he liked as soon as he heard it. He described it as a bubbly song that feels good to listen to and resembles himself. Regarding the path ahead, he said if he starts worrying, it would never end, so he emptied his mind and thought it would be wise to go now. When Taeyong hyung mentioned he would be coming out in December, Jungwoo also thought about what to do with his hair. Jungwoo said the morning run after a long time refreshed his mood and purified his body and mind. He said it might be different for everyone, but when he runs alone, he doesn’t have to care about others and can think, recommending that it’s worth challenging even if it’s hard if given the chance. He added that while running, he sometimes thinks about what to eat afterward but generally tends to think a lot. At the end of the shoot, he was surprised by the unexpectedly large number of staff but said it was fun and expressed gratitude. He asked fans to look forward to seeing a side of him they haven’t seen before.