Running Man
Gameplay and Format
Each episode of Running Man features a unique concept and set of missions for the cast to complete. These missions can range from physical challenges and puzzles to betrayals and chases. The cast members are divided into teams, and the goal is to be the last team standing or to accumulate the most points. The show's format is known for its unpredictability and ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Cast and Characters
The cast of Running Man is one of the show's biggest draws. The original cast consisted of Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kang Gary, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, and Lizzy. Over the years, there have been several cast changes, but the core group of members has remained relatively consistent. Each cast member brings their unique personality and talents to the show, creating a dynamic and entertaining ensemble.
Popularity and Cultural Impact
Running Man has garnered immense popularity both domestically and internationally. The show has won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize at the SBS Entertainment Awards for six consecutive years (2010-2015). It has also been adapted into versions in other countries, including China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Running Man's impact on South Korean culture is undeniable. The show has popularized catchphrases, trends, and even its own vocabulary. It has also been credited with boosting tourism to South Korea and promoting Korean culture worldwide.
Conclusion
Running Man is more than just a variety show; it's a cultural phenomenon. With its unique blend of humor, excitement, and camaraderie, the show has captured the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. It continues to be a top-rated program in South Korea and a global ambassador for Korean entertainment.
Running Man (2024)
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This week, Ji Ye Eun and Park Ju Hyun join the cast in the Real and Fake Partners race. Among the cast and the two guests, there are two destined partners. The rest are fake partners. The two destined partners must conceal their identities as they partner with the rest of the group to win missions and gain clues to a passcode that unlocks an account to which they can withdraw money to win the race. Who are the destined partners, and can they escape the penalty and win the reward?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitlesIt's the third Futsal Running Cup Championships, and it's time for a new champion. This time, Hwang Hee Chan joins FC Ttuk to help Manager Kim overcome the more powerful FC Kook, led by Manager Kook. ZICO, Jang Hyuk, Kang Jae Jun, Heo Kyeong Hwan, and Oh Ha Young join the Running Cup to make it an even match. Will Hwang Hee Chan's involvement turn things around, or will the players of FC Ttuk be too terrible to turn things around?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitlesHwang Hee Chan demonstrates his abilities for FC Ttuk, which has been on a losing streak against the formidable FC Kook. However, the players on FC Ttuk have been more disappointing than he anticipated. Hee Chan decides to take matters into his own hands due to their underwhelming performance. Despite his efforts, FC Kook proves to be a tough opponent, eager to extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Ji Ye Eun returns to the show and reveals her ulterior motive.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitlesThe youngest member, Kang Hoon, shakes things up by embracing his betrayal DNA. On this Gourmet Vacation, only those who successfully predict the card limit amount get a meal. Kang Hoon, who first wins the right to order, employs a sneaky strategy to limit the other members' meals. He collectively deceives the members, causing an uproar, and then makes shocking confessions with an innocent expression.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitlesJi Ye Eun joins Running Man once again, and she gets to be a captain along with Seok Jin in a race all about options. The Unknown Options Race gives members two options to choose from. One leads them to Seok Jin and the other to Ye Eun. With the teams decided, badges will be given to the captains to allocate among the members. In the end, the more badges give them a higher probability of escaping the penalty. Who knows who better to escape the penalty?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitlesNam Ji Hyun and P.O join today's Good and Bad Partner Race. For the race, aired rival members will choose one of two briefcases containing something good or bad. If it's good, they become the Good Partner. If it's bad, they become the Bad Partner. After verifying what's inside, they will claim they are the Good Partner and try to entice the other members to choose their briefcase for better rewards. Who has what it takes to lie and earn more members for worthy prizes?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitlesThe members seek vacation destinations to escape the sweltering summer heat. They will be throwing darts at a map of Seoul, divided into 25 regions, to discover unique summer vacation spots recommended by locals. Before the race, the members are assigned to group missions, with the chance to earn benefits if they win. As expected, some members fall short of others' expectations and face ridicule. Thus begins another chaotic day on Running Man.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitlesBefore the main race begins, the members are assigned a mission. Jae Seok and Jong Kook must each pick up three members in their cars and reach the destination first. However, contrary to expectations, Ye Eun hesitates to get into Jae Seok's car, even with Kang Hoon present. Later, during the main event, Jong Kook gives Ye Eun an opportunity to showcase her athletic skills, which she is very confident about. However, Jong Kook draws a different conclusion.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitlesThe members visited the landlord’s house for snacks and were shocked to find Yu Chun Ja eliminated. Their final mission was to identify the culprit, leading them to search the house and village for clues. They learned the homeowner had feared someone spying on her and left a will with a neighbor after burying something. Discovering leather pieces with incriminating writings, the members begin suspecting each other.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitlesNational athletes who achieved remarkable records in Paris join the group for the Running Summer Games. Fencing champions Sang Uk and Park Sang Won, judo stars Min Jong and Ha Yoon, and weightlifter Hye Jeong captivate the members with their skills and humor. Sang Uk's charisma particularly impresses the regulars, resulting in some amusing interactions with Jae Seok and Jong Kook. The episode features highlights such as a playful poetry and dance challenge and a high jump competition.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 2/6 Host 7 SubtitlesToday's race is the Happy Dice Race. Kim Ah Young and Joo Hyun Young join as guests, representing Gen Z, and they join to celebrate Jae Seok, Haha, and Ji Hyo's birthdays, the seniors. Each of the seniors will get separate birthday parties, where they must win to enjoy their birthday feast. Everyone will also play for badges, and the ones with the fewest badges will get the most annoying penalty.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleToday, the members visit Jae Seok, Seok Jin, and Ji Hyo's childhood neighborhood, Suyu-dong, in the Lucky Catch in Suyu-ri Race. Finding hidden R Stickers around well-known locations will grant them a childhood gift they've always wanted. Winning missions will give them hints as to where they can locate them. Who will race to find the exchange coupons and win their childhood toy?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleKeum Sae Rok and Hong Jin Ho join the cast as today's guests in the Unlucky Family is Here Race. Two families of the Unlucky Family gather for one of the biggest national holidays, Chuseok. They battle each other for the unluckiest draws for chances to alter a three-level roulette board that will determine a prize or a penalty. Which family of the Unlucky Family will be unfortunate enough to leave with a gift or lucky enough to be shamed with a penalty?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleKwon Eun Bi and Jonathan Yiombi join as guests in today's The Perfect Code Race. Each Running Man member starts with seed money they get from a random QR code they scan at the start of the race. Eun Bi and Jonathan will have different tasks to earn their money. With that seed money, the members and the guests will scan QR codes in missions to make it grow. In the end, they race with QR codes on their backs with questions they must answer to eliminate the other to earn even more money to determine who faces the penalty.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleHaewon from NMIXX and Kim Dong Jun of ZE:A join the cast for this week's A Retreat With Pirate Roulette Race as guests. The one who makes the pirate pop will get to call it a day and go straight home. Those who fail will stay to face a penalty. Furthermore, they will only get to eat if they can pop the pirate with the amount of knives they collect through missions and games. Who will get to eat and go home early?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleThis week, it's the Boss of the Alley Race! The members are in for a treat only if they are the Alley Boss. They will visit the many famous food alleys in Seoul, and for each alley, they will fight in a game of slap-match to determine the Alley Boss. The Ally Boss will choose what they eat and won't have to pay. They will also pick two members to eat with them. The others will have to cover the costs. At the end of the race, the three members with the least amount of mission funds left will face a penalty.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleThis week, the members' willpower gets put to the test. In the Tenacious Dieters to Keep Weight Off Race, they need to beat the scale throughout the day as they take on missions to keep the weight off and maintain their initial weigh-in as a group. If they go over one kilogram, they risk coming in an hour earlier for the shoot. They get four weigh-in chances, and each failure adds an hour to the penalty. Who will keep their appetite in check?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleWoo Do Hwan and Lee You Mi join the members in the special episode "The Head Family the Pecking Order." In this thrilling race, everyone plays descendants of a prestigious family, choosing roles as kings, nobles, or slaves, but their status can change at any moment. Who will rise and who will fall? Stay tuned to find out!
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleKim Ah Young, Seo Eun Kwang, and Lee Min Hyuk join this week's I Can't Live Without Money Race. They will split into two teams, and the team with the most points will win money while the other faces a penalty. There will be Money Challenges in each round where they pick random money briefcases with a positive or negative amount. Whether they stop or keep going will be up to them. Mystery briefcases will also be available with a jackpot, a penalty ticket, or a bomb to entice their greed. Who will win this week's race?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleHong Kyung, Roh Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju are here to promote their new movie, "Hear Me: Our Summer." They get to show off their wits and acting skills against the members in this week's Be Clever to Trust race. Three teams will compete to make a three-digit number using the number each member picks at random. However, the member with the highest holding number of the winning team won't win the prize, and the highest holding number of the losing team will have a higher chance of getting the penalty. Who will sacrifice themselves for the team? And who will deceive to escape the penalty?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleKim Dong Jun joins the cast again, along with RAMI and RORA from BABYMONSTER, in this week's Presumptuous Election for Class President Race. Dressed in their high school uniforms, the cast and guests elect a class president, following a specific theme, who then will have the power to designate teams to fight for badges. At the end of the race, the one with the fewest badges and two randomly picked people will face the penalty.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleA "Decision to Trust" race unfolded, where hearts had to connect based on mutual trust to clock out for the day with Joo Hyun Young as today's quest. The production team reveals that Seok Jin's growing anger stems from distrust among the members and challenges him to control his temper and rebuild trust during the race. Can the members escape the swamp of 15 years of distrust and uphold the "No Betrayal" vow to the end?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 SubtitleThe cast prepares their passports for a race of trickery. Keywords obtained through missions will determine the theme and destination of the deception. To escape the penalty, they must produce a picture with a theme and destination that people on the streets can guess correctly. Three world destinations will be visited, with only six hours to complete the race. Let's see what locations Running Man Airlines will land.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleThe Wise Odd and Even Choices Race gets underway with guests Kyu Hyun and Dahyun. To celebrate the end of the year, they will have winter-themed courses to choose from that will determine an odd or even number according to the number of members. Making the wrong guess and decision will make them an eligible candidate for the penalty. Let's see how the members do against the cold weather.
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleRunning Man prepares for Christmas and the year's end in this week's The Invitation Doesn't Go as Planned Race. An invitation gets sent to the cast for the overnight year-end party with empty schedule slots. They will fill in the slots by completing missions to win a more favorable outcome for the location and lodging arrangements, where a few will get selected to sleep outside in the cold. Where will they go, and who will sleep outside?
Host 1 Host 2 Host 3 Host 4 Host 5 Host 6 Host 7 SubtitleOn today’s episode of Running Man, the cast headed to Gangwon Province for a year-end party that brought plenty of laughs as Ye Eun’s bold outfit and clumsy heels became a target for jokes. Excitement spiked when Jae Seok revealed Kang Hoon’s upcoming appearance, leading to playful teasing about Ye Eun’s reaction and their chemistry.
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