GARY gave up everything

[@pokemonsr9]

Actually i like gary the most, or at least in game contents, he was the one member who stood a chance against jongkook, which made the show more interesting

[@kanna7013]

He's the one and only Mr random capable. I can still remember an episode where Jongkook and Gary battled out for a key for their reincarnation in the future, in a way of name tag elimination. Then in the present time, wherein they have been reincarnated, later have the members known that the only two left remaining who were battling out in their past life was Gary and Jongkook. They were unsure who won because Gary can stand a chance against Jongkook. In the end Gary won. There's a lot of times where the members want to form a group/alliance with Gary 'cause he's capable and strong. That's why he was and will always be branded as Mr random capable.

[@Ash_AA]

@@kanna7013 don't forget he won 2 times on the annual name tag ripping game.. he is truly mr random capable

[@ionmeth2031]

@@kanna7013 i rmb that. It was epic

[@Rizky-im2vh]

Don't forget his many All Kill moment

[@M____F]

@@Ash_AA tu sebab jongkook xdpt power mcm yg lain2. Spe2 dpt kalahkan jongkook

[@Kimtu241294]

He's been through a lot. As a guy who's constantly searching for happiness, Gary has found it. I'm glad he's happy at this point in life.

[@Ryuuqif]

If he wait for jihyo...even now he still can't have her...jihyo taste is high lol...i think jihyo gonna married when she old🤣🤣🤣

[@renek2913]

@AinzMe she just uses men and toss them away when she don't need them anymore. Just look how she's treating jongkook now especially during their fanmeet in manila recently. She forced him to do skinship with him when she went on other shows saying she don't like him

[@bodyguard3430]

@@renek2913 wtf

[@shoukoaizawa2808]

​@@renek2913it's called business. After Gary left, rm fans started shipping her with jongkook so they they became the new business couple. She doesn't use men and throw them away, but doing what she is told to make sure people watch thow show. Sorta like fanservice. This is completely normal in the korean industry. And Jongkook isn't forced too, he is the same. They get payed to do this.

[@farazone4151]

@@renek2913 you dont even know shit. They already dated in private and said that it didnt work out. They even said that gary and ji hyo is so different that they dont match. What's more, in recent episode they even said that ji hyo taste in men is "weird". I dont know what they meant but weird isnt exactly bad. Also Ji hyo's family is rich, why do she even need to do stuff like that?

[@melo2547]

Gary once said, "You just need to survive. Don't be greedy".

[@achikbonzer3890]

I know that scene. That quote is when Gary was playing ddakji with baseball/softball player choo shinsoo and ryu hyunjin. If im not wrong

[@omarwardoyo942]

And he did it now. "Man of his word"

[@stayprepared2388]

Gary - Tell everyone u know to get lost.

[@akatsukiobito9687]

Wisdom right there . THANKS GARY for everything. Wise man

[@kfan4658]

​@@achikbonzer3890 what episode?

[@moniquetheunique8191]

Gary is the true definition of a simple man, He was never greedy of popularity and success, he just want happiness, and as a true fan of Kang Hee Gun, i am super proud of him... i will always love him, no matter what path he choose, i will always support him and he's wife,specialy his genius son Ha oh.. And, at the same time, i will still support Running man forever❤❤ #7012 #9012

[@shadowblade4142]

....... wtf r u on?

[@nuratiqahayu4332]

@@Ryuuqif ????

[@nataliecheng4956]

@@Ryuuqif tiberrrrrrrr

[@nur-ot8cf]

@@Ryuuqifwhat's wrong wtih you tho? 😳

[@lheeyan7828]

can i ask whats the meaning of 7012 and 9012..

[@liyanaa.8900]

Most of entertainers want to feel how to be on the peak. Gary reached that peak. He knows how it feels to be successful in music/entertainment with popularity from all around the world but he also knows how much he needs to sacrifice to be there. Throughout the years he already felt all the upside down in the industry so now he just want to be happy with the real happiness he has - his family. Thank you for making us happy on Running Man, Gary. You left us with nothing but happy memories.

[@D3L3T3]

This is it. Gary the realest celebrity I know to date. Props to him for enduring and surviving through life only to end up winning it 💯. Let's hope we all get to that point 🤗

[@gallardorsq]

But why cut contact off of the rm guys

[@zarileviste3058]

this is why running man era with gary was the best among all the shows in korea. So much chemistry between all the members.

[@nyx0838]

He secured their future with the songs he wrote, he's a good father. he's also good to himself, he knows what's harming him mentally and I respect that because not a lot of people can do that.

[@Yohan-hm4hj]

Peace minus one baby

[@gesilagonzales112]

"Yoo Jaesuk would take care of everything"❤ I can't say any words to describe how kind jaesuk is.. He should be Korea's pride❤ He takes care of everything

[@judgemeandillproveyouwrong7941]

@@nomorevanhellsing3325 wdym not kind? Then what's your definition of Kindness

[@lovestayskz5746]

@@nomorevanhellsing3325 no, it is not his job to give Gary a character at all, he is here to be entertaining just like the rest of them.

[@lovestayskz5746]

@@nomorevanhellsing3325 that just mean that YJS is like the main character or he does all the work ?? What does the rest do then? If they can't even creat their own personality??

[@helpmehelpyou7184]

@@nomorevanhellsing3325 if you dont think YJS is nice, you havent seen the way people close to him speak about him. He has no blemishes on his record, not 1. you cant say that about alot of people. Its not his 'job' to go above and beyond for the people around him. you just mad, jealous, or ignorant

[@Cindy-tz9xt]

uh he is korean’s pride.. where have u been all this time lmao

[@heeheehaheho5649]

Please, I remember being so attracted to his character. It was the first time I understand ‘looks don’t matter’. He went from a normal guy to an attractive person to me.

[@shinsupremacy3491]

I really think that the Monday couple attracted a lot of young audiences, including me. I like Kang Gary because of how simple he was and the way he talks to Song Ji Hyo when they were still a Monday couple felt like they are filming a drama. You can't really hate him because there's basically nothing hateful towards him as a whole person, that's why a lot of people like him.

[@phantazm2012]

That’s true. Everything he says is romantic and heart warming ❤️

[@SweetEyesBabe_MumuBilly]

He was my number 1 favorite in RM and i am very happy that he found his true happiness even after leaving RM.And he has a genius son now that is so cute and lovable😍.

[@shahirarusni2279]

Monday couple is the big reason why i started to watch running man. At first i was sad because of his decision but now I'm truly happy for him. I also keep support running man now even there's no more gary & lee kwang soo. Thankyou kang gary cause you were the reason i was able to laugh on monday & during my hardest time. Wish you and other members the best 🥰💘💘

[@funkypinksoul]

This makes me think he was suffering from some sort of depression. He was truly one of my favorites back in RM. So for all the times he brought me so much laughter, my wish is that he is healing through whatever he went through and is finally at peace with his family ✨

[@Wally-007]

I agree. I’ve faced depression before. And when it hits, sometimes you’d just want to shut the world out. This might be the reason he “cut” ties with RM members. He just needed time, solace and his family. Though I’m sad this happened, I’m glad that he found peace and love in his wife and child. I wish him all the happiness in the world.

[@funkypinksoul]

@@Wally-007 Me too, that's why this sounded all too familiar. It may not make sense to others who see him as a happy and successful person, but for that time when he just wanted out and thought he was "damaging" RM - these baseless thoughts are so characteristic of mental health issues that I've struggled with myself. Hope you are doing better now, too ✨

[@namelessone5968]

@@Wally-007 I agree with "shut the world out", it really just felt like that the worst thing is that it comes unexpectedly, but it could also be that he was just burned out of his work and the pressure got to him, but at the end of the day he is the only one who know the real reason.

[@peace7236]

Not really

[@871412smile]

Agree

[@dwzxliytrteuiwm8665]

He's one of the most simple minded person I've ever seen. He only follows what his heart says and moves forward. I love this man.

[@duniaarashi1251]

I still can remember gary shocked face in the pool when YJS sneak behind using camera to prank him. Love you bro gaely-gaely.

[@krispykroke]

omgg you have unlocked a memory for me!! MUCH MISSES OMGGG

[@duniaarashi1251]

@@krispykroke 🙈❤🙏🏻🙏🏻 i can feel you..

[@aiiingggoiiinggg3828]

Also there is one challenge where they took pictures while pushing other team members and they had to be in the pictures...Gary always nail that part

[@judgemeandillproveyouwrong7941]

Me too that's when I started getting interested in him he was so cute

[@ptrwg]

He deserves the best. He did what he could in RM. And he's doing what's best for his wife and kid. The toxic fans should leave him alone. He has his reasons of why he did what he did in some areas of his life.

[@hypemedia7466]

Gary is one of the reason we keep watching runningman. He represents us the normal looking guys, with his determination to survive every games there are in runningman, makes us the normal guys with normal capabilities keep motivated in the daily lives games of ours.

[@blank7228]

There must be something that gary bear in his heart and mind for a long time that make him change his number and distance himself from popularity and fame . We can see that he is really kind and gentle person to put his family before everything else . . . What a great man . .

[@shaniquewright1951]

I was worried that it was because of how much they kept calling him squid or ugly a few episodes before he quit. A joke can only go so far before it becomes frustrating. But then again, we won’t ever know unless he says so himself. He was one of my favourite running man members alongside Kwang Soo. But I’m happy for them and hope they keep in touch with the other members again

[@tdpham8132]

@@shaniquewright1951 he didnt changehis phone number after his resignation. He changed it after he got married and received a lot of hate. Thats his way of dealing with it.

[@solidsneak69]

All he wants is a peace of mind and normal life with his family

[@shirmoon2824]

@@tdpham8132 Yes!You are right! He did not change his phone nos after he left! Gary appeared in 2 RM episodes after his resignation! He helped to perform in Taiwan FM! He was the first member to show support to Jihyo and Kjk after the kick~out issue! Up to now I feel so grateful that the comments under this posts are so positive and understanding! My heart ached so much as I still come across many hash comments on him! When his news of joining TROS was released ,the Knetiens bashed him hard! Actually Gary ,Haha and Myuk PD follow each others on the Instagram! In an interview Gary even disclosed that he znd Haha kept sharing their kids photos with each other , only that it is not openly on social media! A short while ago, Myuk PD uploaded a post, showing two of them and their sons Hao and Morgan met!

[@celzon8417]

Back then Monday couple is so popular, and u know some fans are toxic and dumb. They can not make difference between real life and variety show. I hear at some interviews, Gary change his number because harassment he got.

[@insyirahhumaira6797]

I personally think Gary was the 2nd best member of running man after kim jongkook in term of strength. He was good and skilled in any games without trying so hard. And the way he talk is funny too. He is kind of sentimental person. I think this is bcs he is a rapper😁

[@b3ar529]

As a former boxer he is very well built

[@YourPal0605]

Seumdwa

[@faizmukhtar4860]

Agreed. He never serious to win any games 😂

[@carmelamacedo9069]

Until he hurt his back 😭😭😭 I was heartbroken when he thought he HAD to keep going on the show despite his back injury 😭

[@resqxe_1422]

And he was more swift than jongkook

[@randomlad212]

All i know is that he's a very kind person. I remember this one episode where a guest mention he had donated something in a large amount without public's knowledge, whereas people would want the public to know about their good deeds. Always hoping the best for him, and always be a fan.

[@shinodamasaru7945]

Real hero never publicize his deed.

[@franssinurat9696]

All running man member are good people... YJS, KJK, LKS like to donate too...

[@Base.]

Gary has always been up there among my favorite members. It wasn't until I reached my late 20s that I realized how incredibly real he was and gained a new appreciation for him.

[@judgemeandillproveyouwrong7941]

The reasons when I started from liking him to loving him since his day 1 in rm 1. He's cute and innocent (he would startled Everytime Jaesuk suddenly stood beside him) 2. His cheesy/smooth lines (his first move on Jihyo was "She's good at LOVE" and "she has lovely eyes") 3. Can't resist his sweet and flirty moves (He kept on helping and hitting on Jihyo when he had chances) 4. His random jokes (I'm good at bearing pain) 5. He's loyal (if you ask who do I trust the most in rm it would be him, and he stayed in Monday couple character even tho he got pair up with pretty female guests) 6. He's polite (I love Everytime he call Hyungnim instead of Hyung and always use the most formal speaking) 7. He's effortless always relax and peace (I remember one time when everyone were working hard to break the jail he would just ate his dumplings and chill) 8. Strong and fast (not competitive and you can't underestimate this guy when he's serious his strength is no joke) 8. His voice is unique (he doesn't have average voice always speak like a drunk person but Damn it's so relaxing) (I listen to his songs to help me sleep everyday) 9. Well, he's handsome (I'm speaking for myself. At this point including all the charm he suddenly looks handsome lol) 10. He's responsibility (when I see him with his son and wife my heart seem to be more at peace and understanding why things turned out the way it was). This guy is just full of love. I recently rewatch rm again just to see him

[@iamlucky6885]

I'm 101% agree with you!

[@aeriya0]

totally agree. he was my favorite in rm. idk why, he is just simple but charming in my point of view. he is handsome to me too because of his charms. i love the way he talks, his smooth lines to jihyo and his STRESSS- is always adorable for me. i just saw some people calling him a truly betrayal for cutting all the ties with rm members. the comment section was full of people talking shits about him. but yk, I trust gary. i know he had a solid reason for his departure. miss him sm

[@leteciamalate6872]

He leaves RM to start a family that's all if he stay on running man and the media find out that he has a love of his life that will create a huge scandal that will affect RM because of Monday couple and I'm thinking the same with kwangso exit too they are getting older so it's time to start a family of there own hope for there happiness💖

[@prashanthbalamurugan2115]

Why is it bad to start a family and also stay in running man? Other members are doing it right? Why should it be different for Gary and Kwang Soo? Am I missing something here?

[@afifaa6083]

@@prashanthbalamurugan2115 i think for gary because no one knew he had a girlfriend at that time. plus, he had this "business relationship" with jihyo. while for kwangsoo, the main reason he left running man is because of his health.

[@NhatHanPham]

@@prashanthbalamurugan2115 Monday Couple was so big that time pretty much the entire Korea ship them + international fans. If you watch TROS, even regular people, who just watch TV and don’t follow showbiz, they still recognize Monday Couple. This just show how popular Monday Couple was. If Gary stayed on RM and got married, it would have been more controversial. Gary made good decision that he left RM to get marriage. Haha wasn’t involved in a loveline. LKS has his injuries that he needs to take care of his health. Plus the SooMin loveline was never get as big as Monday Couple.

[@nowwhat9905]

@@NhatHanPham I think I remember song ji hyo dating someone while they are being shipped as the monday couple. It was just an entertainment show right?

[@alexwong-s7s]

@@nowwhat9905 ya on-screen couple. Monday Couple :D

[@DarchrowTheEnigma]

Knew him from Running Man. Enjoyed his presence on the show, his humor, his brilliance, his incredible stamina. Everything! Very much respected him for (1) staying true to himself (2) stay focused on his life goals (3) his dedication towards music especially hip-hop and (4) how he handles his personal life. What a legend!

[@faridkamil8176]

No matter what happens in this world, as long as my baby and my wife are by my side, I have nothing to fear. That is why I am determined to be loyal to my family. If I were a selfish person, I would have just kept filming Running Man" The sacrifices a man make for his loved ones, always seemed crazy and foolish to others

[@judgemeandillproveyouwrong7941]

He was always like that just pure innocent...

[@yaaninja]

Gary was my fav in running man, glade his living happy with family

[@taylorrodriguez9396]

Yooo, Hao is so fucking adorable and matches his dad's brilliance and genius in every way. So well beings to them for sure.

[@gerryarkanata4218]

at first I adore him cause our name is similar, his stage name, not his real name. as the times goes on, I started to really likes all RM Members until now, but for sure I really like the episodes when Gary won the race. I was sad when he decided to leave RM, but maybe what he felt was right. He needed to find his "real" happiness, and he REALLY found it by marriage and having a genius son. His act by cut off communication with all RM members maybe was rude, but I am sure he really had his own reason, other than protecting his family. RIght now, I am glad that my Idol, my Role Model, is enjoying his life with his family. I am still hoping that maybe Gary will come to RM as a guest, and maybe with all ex Members, Joong Ki, Lizzy and Kwang Soo. Just to make race that something nostalgic to the all RM viewers.

[@Bampiss]

That probably wouldn't be happening. There's rumours said that he cut loose all connection between ex members. Maybe bcs of his marriage

[@gerryarkanata4218]

@@Bampiss yeah i guess so. I just wishing as a RM fan, cause i had watched it since the first episode. And i do really wanna see them together again even for one episode, maybe just for anniversary.

[@santhia4363]

Q

[@Kawaiikahili]

@@gerryarkanata4218 We can only hope.

[@shirmoon2824]

@@Bampiss No! I posted above! He does not cut all tie with members!

[@Amal_y]

I'm supporting him in everything, he succeeded in industry and did what he wanted to do as a celebrity, he worked hard for his life and did his best in RM, he has his own private life as Kang Hee-gun, not Kang Gary! and he deserves to live normally like any human being, let him do what he wants and let your 'dreams' aside! celebrities don't live based on how YOU want, yeah it's sad how he no longer consider RM his friends and lost contact with them, I'm only sad about that part and shocked that he only considered them as business friends, but in the end, we all have different views and he had his own, people should move on, you guys just saw one side of the human Kang Hee-gun and that was the Funny Kang Gary, he did the best for you guys now do the best for him, he now has a kid and a wife that want to spend the rest of his life with, with no regrets! just like any human being, if I was him I would do the same tho, but for me, I treasure the people so I wouldn't do that part, and that's ME not him, you can't force what you believe on others, I follow him on insta and his wife, they look happy, and that's what is important!

[@firebreathingguy561]

Agree

[@shirmoon2824]

No, it is not like that! Gary does not cut tie with all members! Can you remember he was the first member to support Jihyo and kjk after the Kick ~out issue! I saw him like haha's ins posts reposted by fans.(Of course I didn't know why he did not like it directly in haha's instagram! ) Now Gary , Haha and Myuk PD has been following each other on Instagram for a period of time! Gary once in an interview said that he and Haha shared photos of their kids! When Haha"s daughter was born, Gary dropped greeting too! And while age Gary , Hao met with Myud PD and his son Morgan.

[@Amal_y]

@@shirmoon2824 Yep I know about the supporting jihyo and jongkook, that was before actually him marrying and cutting ties, he cut ties with them after, to the point they have to ask for his number on RM. Haha is the only one he follows of RM cast on insta and the only one to contact him, Gary even sends for Haha some caps as he said on RM. He was his friend even before RM that's why he is still with him... but with others, it's not. Yeah, he supports them and everything and doesn't hate them, he's just no longer meeting or speaking to them. I don't judge him for that, I was just kinda sad to know, I loved their relationship.

[@shirmoon2824]

@@Amal_yGary followed Myud PD too! Honestly don't just focus on the media that are open to public! They are for cmmunicating with friends and for business purposes only! I am sure members must have ways to contact in private ! (JUST AN EXAMPLE:DON'T BASH ME) Jihyo doesn't follow any members! Even Kjk and Kwangsoo do not follow every RM members! Are they not close? Don't they contact with each others? I'm sure they do! Just like Gary and Haha sending and sharing their kids photos ! It was done in private! If he did not tell in the interview, we never know! And do not just use the prank to overshadow the good things that Gary has done to RM and other members! Love him, then trust him!

[@Amal_y]

@@shirmoon2824 of course Gary did many good and nice things to RM and the members, I did not say that he did not, but I’m saying for HAHA and GARY it is not weird to see them keeping contact when they were friends before RM, and honestly if they do contact each other, why would the members say that “where are you” “at least let us know your number” ? That will only bring unnecessary hate to him, following MYUK PD has nothing to do with the members in my opinion, and as you said they might really want to keep things private, I don’t bash you for your opinion I enjoy to see others point of view. Haha being openly about Gary and how they are still friends also a good thing, but others are also openly about how Gary lost contact with them, I don’t want to focus on social media, because it is not an aspect of if they have contact of not. I hope that they are really indeed contacting each other privately, and even if they don’t, who are we to involve ourselves in other’s relationships, we are just the audience. Have a nice day :)!

[@sipalinghujan]

Gary is Gary. He's just like the wind. Fly anywhere he want. He's Free Spirit. He can make desicion when the others Korean entertainer can't handle their stress+depression and chose to end their life with sucide.

[@chrips154]

Dude don't bring up other people suicide to praise another person. You can praise Gary all you want, but it is just disrespectful when comparing to those that committed suicide, like Jonghyun.

[@sipalinghujan]

@@chrips154 sorry, my fault

[@chrips154]

@@sipalinghujan No, it's fine, you probably didn't meant it to be disrespectful, and as long as you got my points.

[@sipalinghujan]

@@chrips154 yeah thanks for reminding me, i know depression or other mental illnes can be different for other people / situation and not everyone can handle it.

[@tezar2]

Yeah, and it just a small amount dude. Like 1% of them

[@samminyoonki7535]

Honestly just listening to this I can feel like he really struggled mentally. He chose himself over fame and success and honestly I'm glad he's happy and stable (mentally) where he is.

[@lolegaia]

He got that chad persona that a kpop artist didn't have nowadays. he didn't have the handsome prince face and height but he's someone who can makes people feel safe and secure. Most of the female guest vouch for him and wanted to be his partner during the show due to his charisma and as a dependable guy .Because he's not fake and trying to hide his true self under the guise of makeup.

[@ashleythomas5645]

I remember being very confused each time i heard about Gary's lack of communication after 2016, but I respect that he doesn't have to explain himself. While this video wasnt able to explain that either (understandably), it did put some things in perspective for me. Especially the part about how he once cut off all his friends to focus only on music that year when he only made $2k. Whatever the reason, limiting his social interactions seems like something he does to maybe manage stress and gain control of some situation, so I can respect and understand that. I just hope he doesn't take the hate he's received since then to heart.

[@shiwa2418]

Glad Gary turn down SM offer... if he join, there will be no Lee Sang and Kang Gary we knew in runningman.... no wonder Gary is fit... he goes to university requires physical course... glad he also did not give up throughout his whole career.. good job Gary He is also my fav member in runningman till now

[@ravenclawaa5195]

YG 😏 Gary is the definition of hardwork and never give up. But I will hurt if my friend suddenly change phone number

[@ZaiZai_Zey]

That's mean you're not too good to be his friend.. They're many types of friends.. But he best friend of course his wife..

[@traitoramongus1672]

He's obviously suffering from depression but korean people still no care but to hate him with their own accusations,issue,theories etc that's why so many korean artist, ended to take their own life just to save their mental health....just to rest...

[@justana2063]

"No matter what happens in this world, as long as my baby and my wife are by my side, I have nothing to fear" He truly found his happiness. Kang Gary appa FIGHTING! I hope you and Haoh visit The Return of Superman for special events, we miss you both😘😘

[@jee3166]

I appreciate the hardwork of Gary and he truly deserve all the successes. I'm happy that I was able to understand him even I'm a late Running Man fan. He's so lovable and I will support him where ever he go.

[@nekulustrar6072]

I agree in the first part. I watch running man because of gary and then after he left I start loving kwang soo.

[@monalisasandra9526]

He is so cool.. goes and comes whenever he want.

[@thenlsviii6574]

Thats why he never cb.. he's cool af

[@monalisasandra9526]

@@thenlsviii6574 i know right

[@shebeccanelson7275]

He contributed sooo much and he was just as funny as everyone else. I love his dancing and his luck with difficult photos!! He was so handsome too

[@eilaahmad1700]

Gary has huge interest and talent in music. I think when he decided to leave RM, he already suffered a lot. When we lost interest in something that we really love, we feel empty inside. I think he just want happiness, and to feel like himself again.

[@yongbokstay7751]

It is not easy to be a top star in Korea. They have to be physically and mentally strong. I understand Gary well. He was doing his best when he was in that industry but he has fully rights to take a break when he feels tired. Live well Gary. We miss you and we love you.

[@Florentine1993]

To put it simply he chose to be peaceful Gary😊. But so much respect for this man He chose his family over fame or money. All the best on your journey Mr. Kang Gary

[@mustikarahmadhan6121]

There will be no replacement for the position in running man. 7012 remains in my heart.

[@corciegadhaey4899]

Gary choosed his own world and happiness which is his FAMILY.😊

[@TheMrDarkol]

To be honest, he makes great music, I hope his next album

[@cherrybanilla]

Finish your sentence.

[@AdDeensLaw]

@@cherrybanilla *continues* is coming home...

[@mong7733]

Soooo much respect for uri Gary 💛 proud of his life choices ❤ to others, he might be interpreted as rude for distancing himself without explaining himself and i think that's just so brave of him. You don't need to explain and prove yourself while giving up your inner peace; i admire him so much

[@gilangcrash8949]

gary was said something about his marriage " i just want married and then eat some jjangmyeong after that ". whatever after all i always happy when gary happy.

[@osumanaaa9982]

6:29 What do you mean by "After Gary joined" ??? Gary was one of the original members. He was literally part of the show since the pilot episode

[@everythingaboutkorean]

there was translation mistake, sorry : )

[@Fitri-kt3pd]

My role model...his friendliness, comedic act, wisdom and insights. Great man

[@louikimchi8571]

Honestly I’ve watched RM with my sister when I was young and it brought so many laughs. To this day I still watch funny montages of RM and I remember hearing the news of Gary leaving it made us quite sad but happy at the same time that he was leaving for love.

[@beverlynesa9976]

honestly for me it’s totally fine gary choose to leave rm and focus on his own family but the thing is he blocked and cut his relationship w/ all the member except haha. i grew up watching them as a family with a strong bond which i think everyone feels the same way as well, not just as “co-workers”. and buy cutting them off completely is just really sad and kind of disappointing. it feels like rm doesn’t rlly mean a lot for him. but still support him!❤️

[@Maltcandyxp]

No I don't think so, because he cut off everyone not just RM. There is a purpose and that is to protect his family from the malicious netizens which hurt him and his wife a lot. Also idk which episode it was after the members mentioned not having his number, but just a while later that Haha said he's been receiving caps and he knows it's from Gary. It's actually like this: just because he cut people off doesn't mean he doesn't cherish them. He just felt an immense need to protect his family first :-) cheer up!

[@FreepalestineinsyaAllah]

He changed his number no blocking the number. Huge difference. He just want to leave like normal person and protect his wife from crazy rm fan like you. There are good fan also very bad fan. Even he do that there still some stupid fan who cant be positive thinking. Try to kill someone with word or comments.

[@SoShi910]

If he didn’t cut ties with the RN members he would still be in RN. He did that because he knew that the members will try to convince him back and tell him that he’s not harming them. Same thing when Kwang soo left, they still trying to convince him to go back. But Kwang soo is really nice to the members so he wouldn’t do what Gary did.

[@beverlynesa9976]

@@FreepalestineinsyaAllah crazy fan like me? bet ur the one who overprotected fans. i still support him on tros, his utube also on his ig w his wife n never leave any hate comments towards him. i simply just express how i feel n most of other fans too. it’s definitely okay to feel sad n disappointed since ur fav member is leaving but that doesn’t mean i didn’t respect his decision to leave n still support him

[@jhericulous3219]

@@FreepalestineinsyaAllah if he want to be normal people why he keep making music? I hhha your gary is a traitor he join the rival show of rm(same time slot) you didnt know that right? What a fan you are

[@RaikkonenLYN]

6:05 You will noticed in the earlier episodes, Jae Suk always tease Gary etc. That's how Jae Suk 'take care of everything' Gary gets airtime. Jae Suk is a genius.

[@defiantjv2920]

Main reason he left RM is because he knew he is aging and at the same time wants to create a family and invest in that family.

[@el22ss]

Respect to seok jin because despite being the oldest member but still can run and make people laugh👍

[@ZaiZai_Zey]

@@el22ss His income from RM... Meanwhile gary not depend on RM.. He is Musician so left RM not a big deal for him..

[@el22ss]

@@ZaiZai_Zey yeah but we should stop hating him because he gives everything to the show. People hate him because he is the reason why his team always loses but if they watch the episode 561 they will see that jee seok jin is very old for the show and we should respect him for staying...

[@NhatHanPham]

@@ZaiZai_Zey I can see that many readers don’t understand your point ha ha

[@WhatReally980]

@@NhatHanPhamI think what they’re trying to say is RM didn’t make him or break him but it was said in a disrespectful way, I think he misses them and they miss him. The notizens got in the way always putting him down so he left.

[@mariameyers6130]

For his experiences he learn a lot of hard work.He realize to only have one or few mistakes till he accomplish that life he wanted to.There’s nothing wrong with that,it’s just like a limit you can only turn to be a better person,life and experience . He’s a good man! Lots of talents.And he enjoys I think a different challenge of life! Like everyone of us.

[@niel3024]

Gary is the one who make me like korean entertainment and that changes my entire life

[@TheExtraterrestrial99]

Same, saw a clip of Gary on internet let me into watching Running Man, through RM, I am being introduce to kpop and even korean entertainment.

[@AlphonseAlcapone-wh6zc]

He really is great and kind person,,he really knows what he wants..it plays a part also the things that is happening to his partner in Lessang..that's why he naturally thinks that he is harming running man,,,it shows that he's considering them greatly,,he's not selfish,,,,that's why I love him,,,and will always support him..he will always be my number 1 member in Running Man,,,,

[@schneeraizor7020]

it is true. in early RM, Gary really carrying the show. well, not entirely but he has huge influence back then. monday couple, haha-gary rival, servant jongkook gary and game winner gary etc etc. this cannot be replaced by anyone. after his departure, haha seems quite dull in some of eps maybe because he couldnt find someone to make fun, up until LKS rising funny scene stealer. jihyo couldnt get much more screen time mainly because no more monday couple. jongkook has no one to serve as no 2. im glad current RM with Somin and Sechan has a fresh start eventho LKS departure definitely hit them hard. gary is a good guy. he has short appearances after his departure just to let viewers know the relationship between them is still ok.

[@7evilartz981]

well,after somin and sechan joined..Haha definitely becomes ALOT MORE funny and active again just like the old days and that makes me very happy..ji hyo too also become a bit more active now..although i think ji hyo have always didnt get much screentime and isnt even active even before gary left...(the only times i think she always have screentimes is during like the first 150 episodes)

[@muhsinatras9755]

Gary: this is why im determined to be loyal to my family. Dom torretto: did you just say family?

[@Sean-kl1vw]

When you u know the true definition of happiness Not even popularity or anything or fame could give u as u need to maintain to have it I’m happy for u Gary a simple and happy life with ur fam is truly amazing And people are now slowly accepting your family too 💯

[@noticemesenpai7270]

I missed Monday Couple ❤️

[@atie7261]

He honest to himself and know what he wants in his life

[@JessicaFarolan]

This video doesn't mention one important thing; that Gary wrote many legendary songs and sung by legendary singers. Not only hip hop songs, but also r&b and ballad. Such as Gajima Gajima sung by Brown Eyes.

[@NhatHanPham]

Well, this video lacks of information like about Honey Family. Honey Family gained success with first album and still consider as a very iconic first generation Hiphop group. Or Gary wrote lyrics for over 200 songs and many more about him.

[@wahidpawana424]

At this point, he doesn't need the limelight to earn money. I think he have a good grasp of the copyright game and enough top hits from his written songs that he does not have to push too much long hours on his entertainment career and spend more of his time with his family.

[@Maltcandyxp]

I hope people don't just see it as Gary doing things to focus on his family. He also did many things to protect his family. Afterall, being in the spotlight has so many cons... may be hard for people to understand, but he has always been very private. So I find it understandable that he became more private and took measures in order to protect his family. And most of such people do this when there's a greater need to- it doesn't mean he no longer cares about all the relationships he's had. But he still loves and cares for them.

[@versatileassistancebycheri833]

We love you, Gary!!

[@nazimkhan6322]

Sad to know Gary cut ties with the Running Man members but I'm sure he got his reason. Here hoping they can still reconcile with each other.

[@icedreamer312]

He is just being honest, some people pretend to be your friends until there is no more benefits. I will always support Gary.

[@ninnin8271]

It's not cutting ties with them, maybe he just wanted a private life after marriage

[@kimphamhuynhthien8273]

@@icedreamer312 you mean running man’s members pretend to be close with Gary bcs of benefit?? Kidding me? Who got benefit from this relationship?

[@FMBZWorld]

Im just hope he live happily until the end of his life

[@calfagra]

When haha talk carelessly but actually speak the truth lmao

[@Eskayzeee]

To decide on those hard decisions, letting go of the things that makes you who you are at that time is very brave of him. I admire that the most, a very inspiring role model to me.

[@spyevil666]

For me, even though I don't know him personally and will never do, I totally understand him and his decisions. Every now and then, I am thinking of doing the same thing. Letting go of the past and cutting of ties with close friends. Not because I hate them or anything like that. But because I just want a fresh start - a blank slate. With all the successes and failures in his life, I think he got lost somewhere in between & want to find himself in peace. Not that this is the most reasonable thing to do but I still understand. For others to understand, try to listen to the song Boston by Augustana. part of its lyrics: She said I think I'll go to Boston I think I'll start a new life I think I'll start it over Where no one knows my name I'll get out of California I'm tired of the weather Think I'll get a lover And fly him out to Spain I think I'll go to Boston I think that I'm just tired I think I need a new town To leave this all behind I think I need a sunrise I'm tired of the sunset I hear it's nice in the summer Some snow would be nice

[@bayupran]

I still think he’s being selfish by suddenly cutting ties with RM members who considered him as family. Whatever his reason, he gained fame and income from that show, and being a decent human being, why couldn’t he at least tell YJS?

[@duhduh14]

Gary was my fav member during the OG line-up. Such a naturally funny dude. You can tell that he's such a genuine and nice guy esp after TROS. Fighting Kang Heegun!

[@jigglypuff6852]

I love Kang Gary so much. He is my favorite korean entertainer.

[@kIRa-zu4ii]

Off camera, running man members are merely colleagues for him, Jee Seok-jin and song ji hyo in the past. They didnt have bonding as what we thought except for YJS, KJK LKS and HAHA. You can feel it through the show because they didn't talk about their private interaction between members except YJS, KJK LKS and HAHA. I only respect KJK because he really wanna make friend with others with sincere heart while LKS and YJS really wanna do more for the show

[@jennyarriola9831]

It's 2023, and I'm still a Monday Couple stan 😁

[@mdsxlxxmxn]

Peaceful Gary just want peace at this point. I understand tbh.

[@WhatReally980]

A lot was lost when Gary left the notizens has a habit of hating you until you walk away hence Gary, Kwang Soo and then So Min

[@muhamadnazhanfaizibinmuham8557]

It is true that he has nothing left to contribute in running man. In a few episode before he announced his leaving from the rm, i found out he is less active and got very few screen time, and the monday couple bond is no longer be seen, so I'm so disappointed. But, still he is my favourite character in running man, and after watching him in the return of the superman, I'm glad that he's doing fine

[@Bampiss]

Imo he really took the monday couple seriously, he want it to be true. We all want it to be true. but jihyo doesn't felt the same. Can't blame her. So he just stuck in the friendzone area. And that feeling just washed him up until he said "there's nothing left to show to the fans". He doesn't have more personality & side to show. He had gave his all already

[@NhatHanPham]

@@Bampiss ah Monday Couple again. As far as I know, both Gary and SJH said that they didn’t contact each other off screen tho. And Gary had been dating his wife during RM time, if you watch his anniversary vlog. I don’t know exactly when. When Gary was on Strong Heart, he said that he proposed to RM PD that SJH should play push and pull with Gary to protect her image.

[@TheExtraterrestrial99]

@@Bampiss LOL you are delusional.

[@kliverjohn]

I already know this snice back then. But feeling sad about gary leaving RM still hurt me alot. I stop watch old RM long time ago because feel so sad when watch those eps. But when gary show up in Return of superman i really glad to see him happy with his life. Still love u man! Sedih siak

[@by3r]

Before I only watch some clips of RM when they guest a k-pop girl group that I like but when I discovered the Monday Couple that's when I decided to watch from episode 1 and now I'm ep 337. it feels different without Gary and I don't know if I will continue watching or not, he is the member I like the most, one of his song became my favorite "The Girl Who Can't Break Up, The Boy Who Can't Leave" and "5 On A Joyride", I know he is a good man I will be his fan forever.

[@JiyuuNK]

5 On a Joyride is Cody Chestnutt's song btw. I'd say, keep watching RM and have some fun :)

[@by3r]

@@JiyuuNK yup I know it, well I stopped watching when So Min and Se Chan came, idk but I'm bored with everything right now.

[@aqildarwisy158]

i remember reading through the comments in 5 on a joyride video in youtube and most of them about gary

[@MongZong]

As much as I truly miss seeing Kang Gary in Running man & The Return of Superman, he sacrificed a lot in his life especially when he won his first prize award for his parents (back in RM early episode 9), he has and always been independent in his life where he works so much to reach his career today. I was mad at him when he cut ties with RM members and everyone else in his life, but I understood why. He knew how the media was, how the entertainment world can be, and how crazy fans would get. I respect him so much; therefore, he found happiness and that's all that matters now, his happiness and our support to him and his choices!

[@flowerhanna58]

Thank you for making this, i've been his fans since 2012 and still love him till this day. A lot of people misunderstood him but i always think it's because they still hurt by his sudden leaving, etc. But please, for those of you who still hurt by him, i hope you can forgive him sooner or later and move on. Look at his little family...he's happy now and RM still doing better and better. Let's cherish the memory of Gary in RM for good and support each other ✨

[@noidea3701]

Im stilling missing him as a entertainer and rapper also

[@sarutz]

One of my favorite members of RM.

[@terrylemal5163]

Watching Gary and his son on The Return Of Superman showed how clever and entertaining he was. He did not hurt The Return of Superman, he was a fun contributor.

[@kanna7013]

14:22 Gary's smiling picture gets me teary eyed

[@mabeldin7891]

Wise man knows what is important in life and stay away from toxic society. I am sure he has not intention to indicate harm to any members by avoiding them but he just build walls around himself. Glad he is able to protect himself instead of selfharm.

[@asdfghjklz1228]

I pray nothing but the bests for Gary and his family. We all will go thru same situations some day at some point of our lives we will choose to stay lowkey and detach ourselves only to protect our very loved ones. I just hope that him and running man members are in contact with each other now. After all 6 yrs isn't a short time.

[@hafizzihussin7057]

"Hey you.. Live well" 😭😭😭

[@rundeshi282]

I respect his decision because many problems arise in the entertainment industry and he needs to know who he is and what the real happiness is.

[@benog48]

"make moves and do things quietly.... People love fucking up good things "

[@bazzoindon3021]

I resign from my job,quit a while all media social and change my hp no.The reason I do that things is because I really depressed after having a super hard time in my life.I think Gary also depression that time.

[@crystallove962]

Thank You for video. Kang Gary is the best running man in my opinion.

[@teylim9512]

Gary had made such an impact on running man viewer's that we still want him in running man more than somin and sechan. Let's just be honest. If wondering why then just look the episodes of running man during his time period. All of the highest ratings were during that time period. Even the guest were really great during that time (I don't know - just my opinion).No offense to somin and sechan and all members because all of them are working extremely hard to entertain us. running man ✌️✌️.

[@curryteapot6813]

True! I also think that he made such a huge impact on Running Man. His character is very unique and loved by anyone no matter what gender are you. His leaving made me lost interest in Running Man because he's the reason why I keep on watching. But please mate, don't bring Somin and Sechan into this. You might think it is not offensive but it does. Each one of them has tried their best. There is still a lot of room for improvement. I won't let you to moving on because no one ever can. The memories will always be there. But let us moving forward while all the memories remain there and looking back for the memories when we think there is a need to improve and make a good quality of Running Man. It is not good to keep on comparing like this just to satisfy our hearts. I just feel bad for Somin and Sechan if we keep on comparing and doesn't let the reality grown in our heart. 🌹

[@teylim9512]

@@curryteapot6813 um no no I'm not offending somin and sechan because I love love those guys as well. Please Don't take it that way.

[@curryteapot6813]

@@teylim9512 yeah, I know you don't mean anything bad. You are just stating your opinion and being honest. But the comparison can be taken in another way because of different people, different narratives. Your word can be seen as if everyone is not really welcoming them and doesn't want them other than Gary. In fact, there is actually a lot of people that are welcoming them and want them. It just there is a few people that are not ready and try to comfort their heart by not accepting them as one of the members. I just don't like it when people keep on bringing both of them whenever Gary’s issue is being discussed because there is no need to bringing up those two. Sorry if I sounded aggressive 🙏

[@feroz-3399]

​@@curryteapot6813 it's been 4 or 5 years you don't like people bringing both names in conversation well it is not their fault if they don't find them entertaining long ass essays to say i love someone i guess......other guy already wrote don't take it in bad way but here comes the essay writing contest in reply.

[@thiya4627]

the episodes were being great because of so many factors. not only because of gary

[@Ckamaya]

Gary is just living his life.

[@Kakashina07]

he was my favourite member for sure. I always felt like he didnt receive even half of the love fans had for him while he was on the show. his laughing reactions were so genuine and made moments so much better but also he mr random capable was so hilarious lol not to mention his music as leessang and as a solo!!! STILL UNDERRATED. Such a great musician. i still love him so much and wish him all the best. I still hope maybe one day he will make a return even for one ep now that running man seems to be on its second wind of success and maintaining their variety spot. fighting kang gary!!!

[@NhatHanPham]

I don’t think Leessang and musician Gary are underrated in Korea. Maybe internationally, yes. Leessang is the second most winner of MAMA hip hop awards after Epik High. Every Leessang album had at least one hit song. In fact, Leessang never had a failed album. Hexagonal was an all-kill album. Asura Balbalta, the album was huge hit, all songs from the album took the 1-10 places on many music charts including K-billboard 100. Leessang concerts were always sold out in Korea. And from 2013, Leessang and Gary never needed to promote their songs, it still achieved #1 on that chart. Things changed after he left RM and member revealed Gary changed his phone number.

[@mmmzest]

all these members vids giving me tears

[@alecg5420]

gary is brave. he still had the opportunity to continue RM but he knew what he wanted and that staying on RM is not longer the one. some say that his reason of quitting, which is to focus on music, is a lie because he appeared on LOTJ but i think he did want to focus on music but when he accepted to open a new book, he found LOTJ as one of the pages. thats why

[@NhatHanPham]

He appeared on LOTJ after 4 years leaving RM and only couple episodes. It proves you are very wrong then. And Gary releases songs and features in the last 4 years. Gary doesn’t publicly announce his new songs anymore unless you follows his IG. He learns DJing, that’s musical activities. Gary’s a lyricist and music producer too, he can do all those work without public knowing. Stop saying someone’s lying if you don’t check all the facts first

[@jackyphuah732]

The Man only wished happiness with his Family now and I respect that. I Thank You for your passed hardwork to entertain us.

[@amdvert7988]

dom toretto love this. family!!!

[@klienesworld]

I honestly appreciate him more after watching this video. Wishing nothing but the best for him