Kim Moo-jun Admits He Is Not Seoul Institute of the Arts Graduate, Becomes Yoo Jae-suk's 'Real Junior' on 'Running Man'

By  Kim Hyo-jung  | Nov 24, 2025

Kim Moo-jun Admits He Is Not Seoul Institute of the Arts Graduate, Becomes Yoo Jae-suk's 'Real Junior' on 'Running Man'
Running ManKim Moo-jun shared his unexpected connection to Yoo Jae-suk.

On the Nov. 23 episode of SBS’s "Running Man," Ahn Eun-jin and Kim Moo-jun ― co-stars of the drama “Dynamic Kiss” ― dropped by as guests.

Host Yoo Jae-suk asked first-timer Kim to introduce himself. Visibly nervous, Kim began, “Hi, I was born in ’98,” prompting Kim Jong-kook to quip, “’98? That’s France ’98, right?”

Yang Se-chan laughed, “Only uncles count age by World Cups,” as Kim Jong-kook kept going, “Didn’t we lose 5-0?” Yoo added a throwback nod to Ha Seok-ju, and Yang and Ji Seok-jin piled on, cracking up the set.

Kim then revealed he’d once attended a taping as an audience member 12 years ago, back in ninth grade, when Yoo was hosting another show. He also shared that he’s Yoo’s junior from the Seoul Institute of the Arts.

The cast teased Yoo, “But you didn’t even graduate.” Yoo protested, “True, but I did spend four years there.” Kim chimed in, “I didn’t graduate either.”

Yoo laughed, “Then you’re my real junior,” welcoming a fellow non-grad from his alma mater. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Hyo-jung)