Code Kunst seeks bulk-up training under 'The Big Guys' Lee Sun-min

Code Kunst, formerly known as a representative light eater on MBC's "I Live Alone," is moving toward a full-scale bulk-up challenge following his successful 12kg weight gain. His fitness mentor for this endeavor is Lee Sun-min of "The Big Guys." Having drawn attention as a new mukbang line on the program with an extraordinary appetite and witty remarks, Lee Sun-min will now transform into a fitness expert to help Code Kunst increase his physique. Interest is mounting to see if "The Big Guys," who established their presence through mukbang, can also conquer the world of exercise.

In the episode of "I Live Alone" to be broadcast on the 23rd, Code Kunst will be seen participating in a night workout with Lee Sun-min, a master of the "sansjang." The term "sansjang" refers to a so-called "mountain gym" that utilizes outdoor exercise equipment located in the mountains. Although the space is far from a flashy indoor fitness center, the two are set to engage in unique exercise battles and training in a location where the sweat and breath of fitness experts have accumulated over many years.

Recent episodes of "I Live Alone" have also highlighted a shift in the existing mukbang dynamics. The "Palm Oil" group, consisting of Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Jang-woo, and Park Na-rae, was beloved as the program's representative mukbang combination, but it has become difficult to see them active as a team due to members' individual changes and various issues. In the meantime, "The Big Guys," composed of Gu Seong Hwan, Kim Shin-young, and Lee Sun-min, are creating new entertainment through their appetite and unique chemistry. This marks the emergence of a new combination challenging the mukbang presence established by Palm Oil.

Amidst this, Lee Sun-min is expected to demonstrate his presence in the field of exercise beyond his mukbang character. Upon arriving at the dark sansjang, Code Kunst cannot hide his surprise at the weathered exercise equipment and the atmosphere of the experts visiting the site. A sense of tension lingers due to the scenery, which differs from the indoor exercise spaces he is usually accustomed to. However, Code Kunst has someone he can trust and rely on: Lee Sun-min, who knows the sansjang thoroughly.

While Code Kunst was once called a representative "light eater" in the entertainment industry, he successfully transformed his image by gaining 12kg through steady diet management and exercise. Having worked to build his body after being known for a thin physique and small appetite, he is approaching this night workout with high motivation. However, he confessed that while he is confident in bodyweight exercises, he has weaknesses in strength training, prompting him to seek a powerful supporter to compensate for this.

The person Code Kunst chose was Lee Sun-min. He confessed to "exercise flirting" toward Lee Sun-min, stating that he "admires immense power." His approach of being attracted to and actively approaching an opponent with great strength is expected to induce laughter. In the scene where the two appear as sansjang mates, the serious attitude of Code Kunst contrasts with the relaxed demeanor of Lee Sun-min.

Wearing work gloves, the two warm up with Lee Sun-min's style of shadowboxing before beginning earnest exercise. They then immerse themselves in training by following the traces of experts who have visited the sansjang. Code Kunst places infinite trust in Lee Sun-min's guidance, while Lee Sun-min leads his disciple in his own way. Expectations are high to see if the chemistry of "The Big Guys" shown in mukbang will translate to the exercise site.

However, the night workout for the two takes a new turn with the unexpected appearance of a strong individual. Code Kunst is so surprised by the person appearing before him that he doubts his own eyes, and Lee Sun-min also cannot take his eyes off them for a while. Even Lee Sun-min, who was leading the workout relaxedly, reveals his competitive spirit, saying, "I can't stand it," creating tense atmosphere at the sansjang. Unlike their usual friendly atmosphere, curiosity is piqued regarding what kind of scene will be created when their competitiveness ignites upon facing a strong opponent.

Lee Sun-min's meticulousness in managing not only exercise but also diet will also be revealed. He prepares a "bulk-up lunch box" that he made himself for Code Kunst. While it is a meal prepared for a disciple trying to gain weight, it is teased that the menu consists of ingredients that no one would expect, fueling curiosity. Since eating a lot is different from a diet intended to build muscle, what kind of food Lee Sun-min will present serves as another point of interest.

The meeting between Code Kunst, who succeeded in gaining 12kg after being a light eater, and Lee Sun-min, who gained attention through mukbang, is a process of two people with different charms becoming closer through the common denominator of exercise. In particular, as "The Big Guys" fill the void left by Palm Oil and create new laughter, interest is focused on whether Lee Sun-min's activities can expand from mukbang to exercise. The results of the night workout—including Code Kunst's bulk-up challenge, Lee Sun-min's transformation into a teacher, and the unexpected appearance of a strong individual—can be seen on MBC's "I Live Alone" broadcasting on the 23rd.

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