Soyou starting her fish shaped bun run

🐟 Soyou’s First Outdoor Run: The Legendary (Almost Perfect) Fish-Shaped Bun Run in Seoul

If you’ve been on Korean running Twitter lately, you’ve definitely seen the fish-shaped bun run (붕어빵 런) – a 2.5 km GPS art route that draws an actual fish-shaped bun when you finish. Former SISTAR member and current YouTube star Soyou finally tried it… and it was pure chaos and glory.

Result: Distance 2.5 km | Average pace 5:43/km | Top speed 17.6 km/h | Fish shape: slightly bitten tail 😂

The Mission: Draw a Perfect Fish-Shaped Bun at Seoul Children’s Grand Park

Soyou and her SOYOUGI team headed to Seoul Children’s Grand Park on a chilly autumn morning. The plan? Run the exact route that creates the iconic Korean winter snack shape on Strava.

“I’m a total beginner… but dressed like a pro”

Despite admitting she’s a complete beginner at outdoor running, Soyou showed up in full pro-runner mode:

  • Running vest ✓
  • Shorts + leggings (even though it was freezing) ✓
  • Endless energy that scared the staff ✓

The Run: Uphills, Wrong Turns, and One Unstoppable Soyou

What was supposed to be a cute 2.5 km jog turned into an uphill hell course. Highlights:

  • Started with an uphill → immediate regret from staff
  • Multiple “Uphill TT!! Again..?” moments
  • Youngest PD getting lost and turning the fish into a “bitten” version
  • Soyou casually hitting 6-minute pace while everyone else died
  • Staff literally walking while Soyou disappeared into the distance

🏃‍♀️ Soyou’s First Outdoor Run Stats

Distance: ~2.5 km
Time: ~14–15 min
Avg Pace: 5:43/km
Avg Speed: 10.4 km/h
Top Speed: 17.6 km/h
Elevation: Way more than anyone expected 😭

The Aftermath: “I’m completely hooked”

While the staff collapsed at the finish line gasping for air, Soyou was glowing:

“Outdoor running is so much fun! The scenery, the air… I loved it ❤️
Next time I want to try the sweet potato run in Yeouido!”

She even joked about running again right away while the PD frantically refused.

Key Takeaways from Soyou’s Fish-Shaped Bun Run

  • Gym running actually translates outdoors (she proved it!)
  • Shorts in winter = legit runner culture
  • Never trust the youngest PD with navigation 😂
  • Soyou might secretly be an ultra-runner in disguise

What’s Next?

Soyou is heading to Bali for a month-long stay and promised to film herself running there too. Sweet potato run with the same (now traumatized) crew is already in the works.

Conclusion: The fish lost its tail, but Soyou gained a new addiction. Outdoor running just got its most energetic ambassador 🐟💨