Park Myeong-su and Jessica to reunite for 'Naengmyeon' at Mudo Run

“Myung Card Live is returning.”

A legendary stage that heated up the Republic of Korea's entertainment scene in 2009 is set to unfold once again. Expectations from 'Infinite Challenge' fans are exploding at the news that Park Myeong-su and Jessica will reunite after approximately 17 years to perform their hit song 'Naengmyeon.'

The '2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju,' to be held this coming September, has announced the participating members and special performance lineup, signaling the start of a full-scale festival. Moving beyond a simple running event, it is expected to establish itself as a large-scale fan event that summons the memories and emotions left behind by the past 'Infinite Challenge' into the present.

Ticket reservations will be conducted through the Coupang Play mobile app on the 30th. Pre-sale for Sports Pass subscribers will begin at 7 PM, followed by general sale for Wow members and Sports Pass subscribers starting from 9 PM.

The event will be held at the Gyeongju Civic Stadium at 4:30 PM on September 19. This race will be conducted in a format where participants are divided into 'Po-jol' (constable) teams and 'Dojeok' (bandit) teams, competing for treasure.

This composition is reminiscent of past representative chase missions from 'Infinite Challenge,' such as the 'Police and Thief' and 'Gyeongju Treasure Hunt' specials. Rather than a simple athletic event, it is expected to stimulate the nostalgia of 'Mudo Kids' by utilizing the program's unique gameplay and variety entertainment fun.

At this event, Park Myeong-su, Jeong Jun-ha, Haha, and Gwanghee will meet fans once again. Following the event held in Sangam, Seoul, the members have gathered again and are expected to provide laughter once more with their signature bickering chemistry and unpredictable team play.

In particular, Jeong Jun-ha's challenge is another highlight of this event. As the only member to have completed every single 'Infinite Challenge Run' competition to date, he will take on the newly introduced half-course this time. Attention is focused on whether his challenge, which has always shown him pushing his limits, can once again prove the 'Mudo Spirit.'

However, there is a different moment that fans are waiting for most. It is the reunion stage of Park Myeong-su and Jessica.

In 2009, during the legendary 'Olympic Highway Duet Song Festival' special of MBC's 'Infinite Challenge,' Jessica formed 'Myung Card Live' with Park Myeong-su and released 'Naengmyeon.'

At the time, 'Naengmyeon' became a representative hit song for the summer season and received great love. The unique combination created by the meeting of Park Myeong-su's signature comic character and Jessica's refreshing vocals is remembered as an iconic moment of the 'Infinite Challenge' music project.

Although 17 years have passed, 'Naengmyeon' still remains in the memories of fans. For the generation that enjoyed the broadcast back then, it is a song of nostalgia, and for subsequent generations, it is talked about as a song symbolizing 'Infinite Challenge legend content.'

This stage is expected to be a moment that goes beyond a simple reenactment, demonstrating the power of content that does not change even as time passes.

The special performance lineup is also spectacular. Starting with DJ G.PARK (Park Myeong-su)'s EDM stage, artists who once graced the past 'Infinite Challenge Song Festivals' will all appear, including Jessica, Skull & Haha, Zion.T, Mirae & Tiger JK, and Lee Juck.

This once again shows that 'Infinite Challenge' was more than just a variety program; it was a social phenomenon that created music, culture, and memories.

While the retro craze utilizing popular past IP continues in the recent content market, the reason the return of 'Infinite Challenge' is special is that it does not stop at simple nostalgia marketing. This is because the members' relationships, the time built together with viewers, and the cultural memories left by the program are still alive.

'2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju' is expected to be a special festival that combines the physical movement of running with the movement of time through memories.

And at its center is one song that will call back the summer of 17 years ago.

“Myung Card Live, meeting again to eat Naengmyeon.”

The hottest summer memory left by 'Infinite Challenge' is scheduled to be played once again before the fans.