"Is it even possible to look that good at that angle?"

This real-time viewer comment resonated with everyone watching.

Kim Donghu’s upside-down walk had completely disheveled his hair, and his body swayed precariously as he balanced on his arms. By all accounts, this should have been the ultimate “unflattering” moment for anyone.

But Kim Donghu still looked handsome.

Even with a 180-degree rotation, his face defied the laws of aesthetics.

Viewer Comments:

• He’s just universally handsome, no matter what.
• This guy is insane. That face paired with those athletic skills? Unreal.

 

At this point, viewers almost wanted to root for the mission team to balance things out.

Viewer Comments:

• LOL, but there’s no way he beats an elevator, right? That’s just physics.
• Exactly. No legs? No chance against an elevator. Haha.

 

On screen, Rushman! showed Kim Donghu losing sight of Kangsu and Sujin at the elevator.

But calling it “losing” didn’t quite capture what happened next.

Viewer Comments:

• ?????????
• Is he serious?! Is he climbing the stairs?!
• “Why climb stairs, you ask? Because they’re there.”
• Is he gripping the banister and scaling it?
• The wildest part is the VJ barely managing to keep up. Legendary.

 

Donghu’s ascent, where he pulled himself up stair by stair with his arms, was impressive enough. But the most shocking part was yet to come.

On Screen:
"Hey! Don’t leave me behind like this—it’s so unfair!"
"Wait, what the—how?! How did you even get here? Are you Tarzan?!"

Despite starting from the stairs, Kim Donghu had caught up to the elevator by the 5th floor.

Viewer Comments:

• Kangsu is saying exactly what I’m thinking.
• How is this even possible?
• And look at him casually hiding behind Sujin afterward.
• He just “sold” Jiseoksam like it’s nothing. Absolute savage.
• The live market price of Jiseoksam is fluctuating—currently at its peak.

 

As Jiseoksam became a sacrificial lamb in the show’s chaos, another iconic moment was born.

On Screen:
"Do you know how cute and pretty you are? Hit us with some aegyo!"
"Kyuu… Kyuu?!"

Viewer Comments:

• Did she just “kyuu kyuu”? I’m losing it.
• Right after throwing Jiseoksam under the bus, she does aegyo. Legendary.
• Kim Donghu just short-circuited. He’s done for. The beauty trap wins.
• Sujin looking up at him while doing aegyo? Game over. No one can resist.
• I need a childhood friend too... Oh wait, my competition is Kim Donghu. Never mind.

 

Even after “selling out” Jiseoksam, Donghu continued his rampage, heading to another floor and putting Yujiseok under pressure.

On Screen:
"Look at his eyes! Why are his eyes so clear?!"

Viewer Comments:

• It’s been ages since we’ve seen Yujiseok this flustered.
• I mean, how could you not freak out when a guy running on his hands is chasing you?
• Kim Donghu isn’t just an actor—he’s a predator. Forget teamwork, he’s just hunting.
• The reason for that soccer talk during strategy planning just clicked: “Why plan when you’re this physically gifted?”

 

Viewers were starting to realize just how entertaining “human Kim Donghu” could be.

Despite his fame and child actor background, Donghu lacked any pretentiousness.

Viewer Comments:

• He has zero arrogance. None.
• Famous? Sure. But he’s also the guy sprinting upside down.
• LOL, his innocence shows when he falls for Jiseok’s cheap tricks.
• And when he apologized to the host, it felt so genuine. Like he really regretted it.

 

With reactions to Rushman! blazing hot, the show’s ratings were soaring. Then, the next dopamine hit came.

On Screen:
"Kim Donghu, no using your legs!"

At Sujin’s playful declaration,

On Screen:
"Ha! That’s fine! Donghu can just do everything upside down!"
"Oh… legs are officially banned now."

The camera cut to Donghu striking a dramatic pharaoh pose, balancing perfectly on his hands.

Viewer Comments:

• Donghu got hit with the “kyuu kyuu” charm and fully broke down.
• The host’s face of utter betrayal is priceless.
• What even is this guy? Those eyes… Man, they’re straight out of a melodrama.
• Liking Donghu isn’t even a question of orientation anymore. It’s just facts.
• He stayed still for three minutes! What a madman.
• Protecting his childhood friend like this—so romantic it’s insane.
• Then he immediately sprints to the 7th floor as soon as the timer ends. Unreal.
• How does he keep outrunning the elevator?!

 

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

Kim Donghu’s relentless energy reverberated through the show—and the hearts of the viewers.

The camera managed to keep up with Kim Donghu’s thundering steps, his movements like those of a raging bull, as the VJ struggled to capture the chaos.

The final chase had begun.

Viewer Comments:

• Is this Eye Shield 21? Look at Donghu just weaving past Yujiseok effortlessly!
• Phantom dribble, LOL.
• Wow, but Sujin is seriously fast too.
• 3 kilometers in 15 minutes? That’s insane.
• Still, the distance gap means he can’t catch up.
• Ah, so close, haha.
• But if Donghu had gone back to walking on his hands after Sujin’s “no leg usage” rule…
  • Nope, let’s not go there.
  • That’s not what we’re talking about!

 

As expected, the mission team claimed victory.

Viewer Comments:

• But Sujin really gave it her all.
• Was she running so hard to make sure Donghu doesn’t get criticized? Haha.
• This guy, Donghu, is a menace! A criminal! A glorious disaster of a man!
• The only certain thing? Yujiseok has marked Donghu as one of his own.
  • For real. His eyes were practically dripping honey. He’s going to drag Donghu into everything from now on.
  • Why else would they make a point of showing the two exchanging numbers?
  • They basically just declared on national TV that Donghu is Yujiseok’s golden boy.
  • No lies detected. But wow, Donghu’s variety sense is next level. Absolutely hilarious.

 

The episode wrapped up with a bungee jump penalty, marking the end of Rushman!’s Child Actor Special on a high note.

Of course, its success wasn’t just due to good viewer reactions.

“Rushman! achieved... a peak viewership rating of 30.6%!!!”
“What?! Over 30%?! That’s insane! Absolutely insane!”

The team, exhausted from their relentless promotional efforts, finally felt it was worth it.

Or rather—

“If only we had promoted it more, the ratings could’ve been even higher! It’s the department head’s fault we didn’t push it enough!”
“I... I’m sorry! I really should have done better. My bad!”

Ji Yoojin, the PD of Rushman!, didn’t even try to hide her smug grin, despite her apparent outrage.

“See? I told you! Kim Donghu is on another level! He’s absolutely insane!”
“Okay, okay, I get it. I’m sorry. Ji PD, take this and cheer up.”
“Hmm... Fine. Then as promised, our Rushman! team gets to use the corporate card for a whole week, right?”
“Yes, yes. After this kind of success, it’s a no-brainer. Use it as much as you want.”

Meanwhile, the variety department head stared at the ratings chart with a baffled smile.

“Of course, Kim Sujin’s contribution can’t be ignored,” they thought.

But it was undeniable that Kim Donghu’s presence accounted for the lion’s share of the show’s explosive success. The reasons were easy to analyze.

“He’s ridiculously handsome, makes people laugh just by existing, and is so relatable on top of all that.”

The sense of kinship with someone who seemed perfect yet exuded human warmth, combined with his superhuman feats—

“And when’s the last time a guest so boldly called a female co-star cute and pretty on air?”

His fearless, straightforward charm set him apart from previous guests, leaving no room for dislike.

While everyone was praising Kim Donghu’s exceptional variety show performance, the man himself was elsewhere—

“Donghu, your opponent forfeited. You’re going straight to the finals.”
“What?”

This news reached him just as he finished his national boxing championship quarterfinal and was preparing for the semifinals.

“They said they watched Rushman! and couldn’t believe someone in the heavyweight division could move like that...”
“....”

The news of his opponent’s forfeit left Donghu momentarily speechless.

 

+++++

 

The high school heavyweight division was already sparsely populated.
In such a limited field, starting the tournament with only eight participants was natural, meaning just three matches stood between a competitor and the championship.

Initially, Kim Hanseo thought, This title is basically mine.

That confidence lasted until Kim Donghu advanced to the finals.

Of course, Hanseo had heard the rumors.
They were so widespread they’d practically become part of his daily life.
But as is often the case in sports, he figured it was impossible to judge until they faced each other.

History had proved that many times.

But—

This guy... is just a beast.

The moment he stepped into the ring and faced Donghu, his perspective changed entirely.

Huff, huff.

Donghu’s imposing physique radiated raw power, his fists ready to strike like coiled vipers.

Gulp.

Hanseo’s thoughts spiraled as he considered his strategy for the opening bell.

“Box!”

For just a brief moment—a fleeting few seconds—Hanseo hesitated. His body remained frozen despite the starting signal.

Boom!

The next moment, a sound like an explosion filled the arena, and Hanseo’s world turned upside down.
The ceiling became the ground, and the ground became the ceiling.

Beep! Beep! Beep!

The referee’s whistle blew, signaling the immediate end of the match. A first-round TKO in just five seconds.

The championship had arrived so swiftly and anticlimactically it felt almost absurd.

Watching this, Coach Baek Sangha thought to himself:

“This stage isn’t big enough for Donghu.”

The world stage—only there could Kim Donghu’s full potential truly shine.

Or perhaps even that stage—

Could just be his playground.

It was a moment that left him wondering when Donghu would finally reveal his full 100%.