Webtoon Artist Kian84 Completes New York Marathon Full Course in 4 Hours 48 Minutes

Webtoon artist Kian84 has garnered significant attention for successfully completing the full course of the New York Marathon, one of the world's six major marathons. Through the show 'I Live Alone,' he systematically trained for approximately one year. Although he did not meet his goal of finishing within four hours, his completion of the full course in 4 hours, 48 minutes, and 16 seconds on his first attempt deeply moved many.

Before participating in the New York Marathon, Kian84 trained with a professional running coach, aiming for a sub-4-hour finish. The 42.195km course starts at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Staten Island and concludes in Central Park, Manhattan, passing through all five boroughs of New York City. During the race, he faced extreme difficulties, including vomiting, cervical disc symptoms, and severe abdominal pain, but he found renewed strength by observing other participants, such as those on crutches or visually impaired, and ultimately completed the race. He finished 114th among 154 Korean participants.

Bloggers expressed profound admiration for Kian84's perseverance in completing the marathon despite adverse conditions like jet lag, cold symptoms, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting. They highlighted that his struggles and eventual triumph, particularly during the notorious 'Bridge of Hell' section (Queensboro Bridge), resonated deeply with viewers. Many applauded his spirit of challenge and tenacity, expressing great anticipation for his marathon journey as revealed on 'I Live Alone'.