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Running Man (Korean: 런닝맨) is a South Korean variety show, formerly part of SBS' Good Sunday lineup.[1] It first aired on July 11, 2010.[2] It is the longest running Korean variety show.
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| Hangul | 런닝맨 |
| Revised Romanization | Reonning maen |
| McCune–Reischauer | Rŏnning man |
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| Directed by | Choi Hyung-in |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 733 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 80–95 minutes |
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| Network | SBS |
| Release | July 11, 2010 – present |
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Running Man was originally classified as an "urban action variety"; a genre of variety shows in an urban environment.[3] The MCs and guests were to complete missions at a landmark to win the race.[4] The show has since shifted to a more familiar reality-variety show concept focused on games.[citation needed] It has garnered attention as being the comeback program for Yoo Jae-suk, the main MC of the program, after leaving Good Sunday's Family Outing in February 2010.[5]
The show has become popular in other parts of Asia, and has gained online popularity among Hallyu fans, having been fansubbed into various languages, such as English, Persian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Burmese, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.[6][7] The show has made it to the list of Business Insider's 20 TV Shows of 2016.[8]
Since April 2017, Running Man is airing as the first part of Good Sunday at 4:50 pm KST and competing against KBS2's The Return of Superman and MBC's King of Mask Singer.[9] Running Man previously aired at 6:25 pm KST on Sundays, as the second part of Good Sunday, competing against KBS2's 2 Days & 1 Night. The show celebrated its 11th anniversary on July 11, 2021, with 563 episodes, surpassing MBC's Infinite Challenge for the longest entertainment program in South Korea.[10]
On December 20, 2024, it was revealed that Running Man will become one of SBS' Programs to be aired on Netflix as a part of partnership collaboration agreements.[11]
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As of episode 48, the members have taken part in a series of missions to become the winner(s) at the end of the race. Missions form the basis of Running Man as members try to avoid punishment in earlier episodes or to win prizes. Multiple missions are presented in each episode, with the highlight of Running Man being race missions. The format of the show has veered away from the "race mission + others" to "one continuous race + missions".
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| 1 | July 11, 2010 | The MCs and guests were locked in a landmark during closed hours and were required to leave before opening hours. In the first episode, they were divided into two teams and raced to find the codes hidden within the landmark that were required to unlock the main doors.[12]
With a total of 5 numbers, after one was found, a game was played to determine which team would start first in the next race, and the losing team received a punishment while the other team was given a head start. After all the numbers had been found by either of the teams, they approached the main door and entered the code which they believed was correct. The exact team was allowed to leave the landmark while the losing team was required to complete a punishment inside the landmark.[13] |
| 2–5 | July 18, 2010 – August 8, 2010 | The second episode to the fifth episode, both teams competed to find golden pigs filled with money that was hidden within the landmark and participated in games in the attempt to win more money. At the end of each episode, the team with the most money was declared the winner and was allowed to leave the landmark while the losing team received a punishment. The money collected by the teams was donated in the winning team's honor. Viewers could vote on the official Running Man homepage on who they believed would be the winning team, and a lucky audience who guessed correctly was allowed to have his/her name included in the donation.[14] |
| 6–10 | August 15, 2010 – September 12, 2010 | Episodes 6 to 10, a consistent game format was used where both teams competed to obtain the most Running Man Balls (shortened to Running Balls in future episodes). Running Balls were awarded to the team that found a ball, and were also given to individuals who won a game, who received a Running Ball of their team's color (blue or red).[15] Each of the games and races was referred to as missions, and were as follows:
At the end of each episode, the Running Man Balls collected throughout the night were placed into a lottery machine, and the color of the first ball ejected determined the winning team for the evening. The losing team was required to commute home using public transportation while undertaking an embarrassing punishment. |
| 11–25 | September 19, 2010 – January 9, 2011 | As of the eleventh episode, the Running Man members and guests were no longer split into two main teams except for during the race mission, with smaller teams or individual game-play being used during the other missions. Everyone individually earned Running Balls throughout the missions and the balls selected during the lottery machine segment represented the individuals who were the winners for the night. The format of missions was also changed:
As of the eighteenth episode, only those who had earned no Running Balls at all throughout the night were the ones to be punished. |
| 26–43 | January 16, 2011 – May 15, 2011 | Beginning with the twenty-sixth episode, the race mission, Bells Hide and Seek, was replaced with a Find the Guests mission. The MCs and guests were locked inside a landmark and were required to earn Running Balls for a chance to escape punishment. Through a series of missions, the Running Man members were divided into teams and/or individually earned Running Balls. The format for the missions in episodes 26 to 43 were:
If there were many members with no Running Balls, they were automatically punished and no lottery was conducted. Additionally, if the members succeeded in the One Chance mission, they were all relieved of the punishment regardless of how many Running Balls each of them possessed. As of episode 38 and onwards, there were some episodes which included spy/spies. These spies could either be part of the cast, guest, or both. |
| 44–47 | May 22, 2011 – June 12, 2011 | From episodes 44 to 47, staff (of the landmark location involved in the game) voted for who they believed would be the overall winner of the games and became supporters of that member/team. Teams were decided by the winner of the race mission, who received the first Running Ball, and the two teams then competed for more Running Balls throughout missions spread over two days (two episodes). The format for the missions was as follows:
The team with the most Running Balls was declared the winner and their supporters received a bonus from their boss. |
| 119, 131, 144 | November 11, 2012; February 3, 2013; May 5, 2013 | In these episodes, the members would arrive at the starting venue separately. An announcer would announce that "The XX Running Man is entering the arena". This announcement would include the guests for the day. After all the guest were introduced, the announcer would immediately announce their first mission. The race would officially begin after the first mission ends. The winner of the first mission would be given an advantage to his/her team in the race. The format for the missions are as follows:
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Timeline
The original cast members consists of Yoo Jae-suk, Gary, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki.[19] Song Ji-hyo was originally a guest for the second (episode 2–3) and third landmark (episode 4–5). She officially joined the program in the fourth landmark (episode 6) but was unable to attend until the fifth landmark (episode 7).[20] In April 2011, Song Joong-ki recorded his last episode (episode 41) in May, and has left the program to focus on his acting career but returned on episode 66 as a guest after leaving for almost half a year, and later made cameo appearances in several episodes.[21] After School's Lizzy was initially a guest for episode 13 and 14, and would later join in episode 18 as official member. However, she left show from episode 26 due to schedule conflicts with her group activities. She later returned as a guest in episode 292, 5 years since her last appearance.[22][23] On October 25, 2016, Gary announced his departure from the show to focus on his music career after being with Running Man for 6 years,[24] but later returned as a guest, a week after his final recording.[25] On April 3, 2017, it was confirmed through various media outlets that Running Man is adding actress Jeon So-min and comedian Yang Se-chan.[26] On April 27, 2021, Lee Kwang-soo announced his departure to focus on his treatment and recovery from the car accident, becoming the third original cast member to leave the show.[27] On October 23, 2023, Jeon So-min decided to leave Running Man six years after joining the show in order to focus on her acting career.[28][29] On May 14, 2024, SBS announced that actor Kang Hoon will be added to the Running Man cast as the first rental member after his recent appearance as a guest on episode 701.[30] On July 8, Kang Hoon recorded his last episode as a rental member before the Olympic season, with SBS announced that they will discuss about his future appearance schedule after the Olympics.[31] On December 23, It was announced that Ji Ye-eun will become the official Running Man member starting from episode 733 after her appearance as Rental member since episode 711.[32]
Production staff
The staff run the games, often showing up on camera either by actively participating in the game or influencing the outcome of various missions. This includes the personal cameramen (VJs), production directors (PDs), floor directors (FDs), stylists, boom operators, etc.
Chief producer, Nam Seung-yong, is responsible for the production of the program, with PD Jo Hyo-jin, Im Hyung-taek, and Kim Joo-hyung (also known as Myeok PD)[33] mainly responsible for the directing and production of the recordings of the program since inception. Other PDs have joined the program to assist as the program shifts from a single landmark to multiple locations for recording, notably Hwang Seon-man, Jeong Cheol-min, and Lee Hwan-jin. FD Go Dong-wan assists in the recordings of the program and is known to be shown on camera many times, as well as delivering and assisting the members in missions. Producer Kim Joo-hyung has left the show as of episode 182 as he was reassigned to Inkigayo.[34]
Each member has their own personal cameramen who follow them around exclusively during recordings. Notable cameramen include Ryu Kwon-ryeol (Yoo Jae-suk's primary VJ), Kim Yoo-seok (Jee Seok-jin's primary VJ), Choi Yoon-sang (former primary VJ for Lee Kwang-soo), Yoon Sung-yong (Haha's primary VJ), Sung Gyu (Song Ji-hyo's primary VJ), Jo Seong-Oh (Gary's primary VJ, now Yang Se-chan's primary VJ), Kim Ki-jin (Kim Jong-kook's primary VJ), and Ji Bong-jo (Jeon So-min's primary VJ).
On November 19, 2014, the show's head director, Jo Hyo-jin, announced his departure from the show after working with the members for four years.[35] On March 20, 2016, the show's main PD, Im Hyung-taek left the show (as of episode 291) as he became the producer of Hurry Up, Brother, resulting in new generation PDs to take over, notably PD Lee Hwan-jin, PD Jeong Cheol-min, and PD Park Yong-woo.[36] FD Go Dong-wan also announced his leave via his Instagram.[37]
On July 3, 2016, SBS confirmed the return of producer Kim Joo-hyung to the show.[38] That same month, it is confirmed that he will be the new main PD of the show.[39] However, it didn't last long as PD Kim Joo-hyung announced that he is leaving the show shortly after. Subsequently, PD Lee Hwan-jin took over as the main PD of Running Man until March 2017. In April 2017, PD Jeong Cheol-min took over from PD Lee Hwan-Jin as the Running Man main PD.[26]
In July 2018, PD Jeong Cheol-min took a break and PD Lee Hwan-jin temporarily took over as main PD of the show.[40] PD Jeong returned in May 2019 replacing PD Lee,[citation needed] leading the show till February 5, 2020, where he left the show and SBS. His role was taken over by PD Choi Bo-pil.[41]
On August 1, 2022, SBS announced that PD Choi Bo-pil would be leaving the show, with PD Choi Hyung-in taking over the role, making her the first female production director in the show's history.[42]
Guests with the most appearances
Some guests were occasionally featured or invited to the show during its run. The following list is of guests who appeared the most often as of June 22, 2024.
| Rank | Name | No. of episodes | Episodes | Occupation |
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| 1 | Kang Han-na | 22 | 343, 380, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408, 426–427, 476–477, 480, 486, 490–491, 509, 702 | Actress |
| 2 | Hong Jin-young | 20 | 205, 221, 266, 299, 356–357, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408, 439, 442, 469, 499 | Singer |
| 3 | Jo Se-ho | 17 | 305, 360–361, 367–368, 374–375, 499, 510, 550, 594, 606–607, 630, 654–655, 687 | Comedian |
| 4 | Lee Sang-yeob | 16 | 381, 390–396, 399–400, 406–408, 415, 453, 509 | Actor |
| 5 | Heo Kyung-hwan | 15 | 202–203, 339, 390–392, 477–478, 483–484, 490–491, 642, 708-709 | Comedian |
| 6 | Yoon Bo-mi | 14 | 202–203, 255, 344, 372, 458–459, 467–469, 500, 529–530, 611 | Member of Apink |
| 7 | Kim Dong-hyun | 13 | 150, 239, 305, 317, 637, 656, 685, 686, 688, 693–694, 695, 701 | MMA Fighter |
| Son Na-eun | 162, 202–203, 356–357, 360–361, 424, 458–459, 467–469 | Former member of Apink | ||
| 9 | Jung Yong-hwa | 12 | 7, 11, 17, 35–36, 72–73, 104, 127, 129, 186, 242 | Member of CNBLUE |
| Lee Da-hee | 388–389, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408 | Actress |
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| Year | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 2010 | 23 | July 11, 2010 | December 26, 2010 | |
| 2011 | 51 | January 2, 2011 | December 25, 2011 | |
| 2012 | 52 | January 1, 2012 | December 30, 2012 | |
| 2013 | 52 | January 6, 2013 | December 29, 2013 | |
| 2014 | 49 | January 5, 2014 | December 28, 2014 | |
| 2015 | 52 | January 4, 2015 | December 27, 2015 | |
| 2016 | 52 | January 3, 2016 | December 25, 2016 | |
| 2017 | 52 | January 1, 2017 | December 31, 2017 | |
| 2018 | 49 | January 7, 2018 | December 30, 2018 | |
| 2019 | 51 | January 6, 2019 | December 29, 2019 | |
| 2020 | 52 | January 5, 2020 | December 27, 2020 | |
| 2021 | 50 | January 3, 2021 | December 26, 2021 | |
| 2022 | 49 | January 2, 2022 | December 25, 2022 | |
| 2023 | 52 | January 1, 2023 | December 31, 2023 | |
| 2024 | 48 | January 7, 2024 | December 29, 2024 | |
| 2025 | TBA | January 5, 2025 | TBA | |
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Many guests have taken part in Running Man. The following is a compilation of guests and the number of times they have been on the show. With regards to guest-turned-members (Song Ji-Hyo, Jeon So-min, Yang Se-chan) or former members of the show (Lizzy, Song Joong-ki, Gary, Lee Kwang-soo,[43] Jeon So-min), only the times they were a guest are counted. The guests were sorted according to their appearances and the number of episodes that appeared.
| Rank | Guest | Episode(s) | No. of episodes |
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| 1 | Kang Han-na | 343, 380, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408, 426–427, 476–477, 480, 486, 490–491, 509, 703 | 22 | 14 |
| 2 | Hong Jin-young | 205, 221, 266, 299, 356–357, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408, 439, 442, 469, 499 | 20 | 12 |
| 3 | Jo Se-ho | 305, 360–361, 367–368, 374–375, 499, 510, 550, 594, 606–607, 630, 654–655, 687 | 17 | |
| 4 | Kang Hoon | 649, 654–655, 669–670, 697, 702,706임대,707임대,708임대-709임대,710임대,711임대,712임대,713임대,714임대 | 16 | 13 |
| Lee Sang-yeob | 381, 390–396, 399–400, 406–408, 415, 453, 509 | 10 | ||
| 6 | Heo Kyung-hwan | 202–203, 339, 390–392, 477–478, 483–484, 490–491, 642, 708-709 | 15 | 8 |
| 7 | Yoon Bo-mi (Apink) | 202–203, 255, 344, 372, 458–459, 467–469, 500, 529–530, 611 | 14 | 9 |
| 8 | Kim Dong-hyun | 150, 239, 305, 317, 637, 656, 685, 686, 688, 693–694, 695, 701 | 13 | 12 |
| Son Na-eun (Apink) | 162, 202–203, 356–357, 360–361, 424, 458–459, 467–469 | 7 | ||
| 10 | Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE) | 7, 11, 17, 35–36, 72–73, 104, 127, 129, 186, 242 | 12 | 10 |
| Lee Da-hee | 388–389, 392–396, 399–400, 406–408 | 5 | ||
| 12 | Nichkhun (2 PM) | 4–5, 19, 40, 50–51, 104, 195, 248, 256, 306 | 11 | 9 |
| 13 | Oh Ha-young (Apink) | 356–357, 458–459, 467–469, 697,708-709 | 10 | 5 |
| 14 | Seung-ri (Big Bang) | 30, 84–85, 163, 190, 250, 416–417, 436 | 9 | 7 |
| Hong Jin-ho | 257, 275, 292, 680–681, 688, 693–694, 695,719 | |||
| Ha Do-kwon | 515, 530–531, 542, 564, 584–585, 615–616 | 6 | ||
| Joo Woo-jae | 588–589, 592, 601, 615–616, 635–636, 645 | |||
| 18 | Park Ji-sung | 96–97, 152–154, 199–200, 283–284 | 4 | |
| 19 | Lee Joon | 8, 95, 104, 108, 129, 162, 320, 675 | 8 | 8 |
| 20 | Noh Sa-yeon | 49, 103, 137, 313, 374–375, 415, 499 | 7 | |
| 21 | Bae Suzy (Miss A) | 55, 93–94, 117, 155, 172–173, 208 | 6 | |
| 22 | Park Cho-rong (Apink) | 458–459, 467–469, 486, 500, 611 | 5 | |
| 23 | Kim Kwang-kyu | 15, 32, 159, 176, 271–272, 274 | 7 | 6 |
| Kim Woo-bin | 138, 166, 188–189, 191, 225, 240 | |||
| Kim Dong-jun (ZE:A) | 192–194, 236, 513, 546, 721,727 | |||
| 26 | Lee Chun-hee | 2–3, 76–77, 226, 269, 339 | 5 | |
| 27 | Jung Eun-ji (Apink) | 162, 218, 458–459, 467–469 | 4 | |
| Sunmi (Wonder Girls) | 367–368, 416–417, 466–467, 510 | |||
| Seol In-ah | 388–389, 426–427, 457, 551–552 | |||
| 30 | Kim Nam-joo (Apink) | 458–459, 467–469, 529–530 | 3 | |
| 31 | Park Seo-joon | 184, 198, 246, 263, 295, 362 | 6 | 6 |
| So-you (Sistar) | 209, 255, 307, 366, 383, 513 | |||
| Da-hyun (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506, 730 | |||
| 34 | Yoona (Girls' Generation) | 39, 63–64, 254, 363, 460 | 5 | |
| Park Soo-hong | 179–180, 207, 220, 274, 321 | |||
| Seolhyun (AOA) | 210, 255, 278–279, 402, 481 | |||
| Lee Mi-joo (Lovelyz) | 313, 500, 513, 532, 571–572 | |||
| 39 | Goo Ha-ra | 2–3, 49, 122, 388–389 | 4 | |
| Cha Tae-hyun | 10, 57–58, 532, 643–644 | |||
| Yuri (Girls' Generation) | 16, 63–64, 254, 363, 602 | |||
| Dae-sung (Big Bang) | 35–36, 84–85, 163, 250 | |||
| Jang Hyuk | 44–45, 578, 640, 708-709 | |||
| Sulli (f(x)) | 55, 75, 129, 152–154 | |||
| Lee Dong-wook | 133–134, 136, 179–180, 263 | |||
| Yoo Byung-jae | 243, 312, 390–392, 480 | |||
| Kim Ji-min | 278–279, 377, 416–417, 497 | |||
| Heo Young-ji | 561, 567, 584–585, 606–607 | |||
| 49 | Kim Soo-yong | 271–272, 360–361, 529–530 | 3 | |
| 50 | Kim Je-dong | 11, 21, 79, 106, 207 | 5 | 5 |
| Choi Min-ho (Shinee) | 75, 129, 201, 254, 323 | |||
| Eun Ji-won (Sechs Kies) | 141, 209, 252, 326, 383 | |||
| Chansung (2PM) | 150, 162, 195, 201, 256 | |||
| Yoon Bo-ra (Sistar) | 174, 201, 255, 307, 409 | |||
| Kang Ha-neul | 190, 240, 314, 362, 673 | |||
| Chae-young (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Jeong-yeon (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Ji-hyo (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Mina (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Momo (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Na-yeon (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Sana (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Tzuyu (Twice) | 302, 328, 398, 428, 506 | |||
| Wooyoung (2PM) | 162, 195, 210, 256, 548 | |||
| Jessi (Lucky J) | 244, 252, 503, 514, 548 | |||
| Keum Sae-rok | 442, 486, 546, 686, 719 | |||
| 68 | Kim Soo-ro | 9, 67–68, 138, 262 | 4 | |
| Uee (After School) | 34, 137, 249, 271–272 | |||
| Sunny (Girls' Generation) | 39, 254, 363, 466–467 | |||
| Taecyeon (2PM) | 40, 150, 234–235, 256 | |||
| IU | 43, 77, 96–97, 168 | |||
| Taeyeon (Girls' Generation) | 63–64, 112, 254, 363 | |||
| Hyoyeon (Girls' Generation) | 63–64, 254, 363, 602 | |||
| Hyolyn (Sistar) | 75, 162, 307, 348–349 | |||
| Eunhyuk (Super Junior) | 104, 266, 376, 589–590 | |||
| Ryu Hyun-jin | 119, 172–173, 227, 534 | |||
| Han Hye-jin | 133–134, 136, 174, 317 | |||
| Junho (2PM) | 151–152, 195, 240, 256 | |||
| Lee Guk-joo | 205, 255, 405, 476–477 | |||
| Jung Il-woo | 242, 283, 289–290, 437 | |||
| Jang Do-yeon | 244, 323, 347–348, 419 | |||
| Park Joon-hyung (g.o.d) | 248, 260–261, 272, 522 | |||
| Kim Jun-hyun | 249, 271–272, 305, 323 | |||
| Zico (Block B) | 299, 496, 510, 708-709 | |||
| Byul | 251, 429–431, 642 | |||
| Sooyoung (Girls' Generation) | 254, 363, 431–432, 535 | |||
| Jinyoung (Got7) | 272, 316, 418, 477–478 | |||
| Hwang Chi-yeul | 272, 409, 431–432, 471 | |||
| Mingyu (Seventeen) | 272, 448, 502, 529–530 | |||
| 91 | Jessica (Girls' Generation) | 4–5, 63–64, 141 | 3 | |
| Ji Sung | 54, 116–117, 202–203 | |||
| Ji Jin-hee | 76–77, 116–117, 308 | |||
| Hyuna (4Minute) | 93–94, 132, 476–477 | |||
| Lee Seung-gi | 120–121, 174, 228–229 | |||
| Lee Si-young | 131, 429–431, 533 | |||
| Andy (Shinhwa) | 160–161, 236, 278–279 | |||
| Lim Ju-hwan | 192–194, 266, 271–272 | |||
| Sung Hoon | 317, 367–368, 431–432 | |||
| Lee Elijah | 367–368, 383, 416–417 | |||
| Lee Yi-kyung | 446–447, 501, 615–616 | |||
| 102 | Code Kunst | 458–459, 467–469 | 2 | |
| Go Young-bae (Soran) | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| Gummy | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| Lee Tae-wook (Soran) | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| Nucksal | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| Pyeon Yoo-il (Soran) | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| Seo Myun-ho (Soran) | 458–459, 467–469 | |||
| 108 | Park Bo-young | 25, 118, 181, 269 | 4 | 4 |
| Go Ara | 80, 139, 298, 437 | |||
| Im Soo-hyang | 80, 422, 453, 494 | |||
| Lee Jong-hyun (CNBLUE) | 127, 129, 138, 186 | |||
| Kwang-hee (ZE:A) | 129, 236, 272, 662 | |||
| Jo Jung-chi (Shinchireem) | 159, 195, 274, 312 | |||
| Yu-ra (Girl's Day) | 162, 263, 322, 493 | |||
| Kyuhyun (Super Junior) | 221, 265, 687, 730 | |||
| Hong Jong-hyun | 230, 243, 314, 436 | |||
| Hani (EXID) | 237, 275, 448, 569 | |||
| Jennie (Blackpink) | 330, 409, 413, 525 | |||
| Lee Do-hyun | 496, 499, 510, 533 | |||
| Jonathan Yiombi | 688, 697, 702, 720 | |||
| 121 | Song Eun-i | 24, 149, 211–212 | 3 | |
| Park Ye-jin | 37, 67–68, 241 | |||
| Choi Min-soo | 52–53, 69, 118 | |||
| Shin Se-kyung | 57–58, 103, 241 | |||
| Lee Yeon-hee | 61–62, 139, 535 | |||
| Joo Sang-wook | 76–77, 169, 219 | |||
| G-Dragon (Big Bang) | 84–85, 163, 250 | |||
| T.O.P (Big Bang) | 84–85, 170, 250 | |||
| Park Shin-hye | 120–121, 166, 304 | |||
| John Park | 159, 179–180, 265 | |||
| Sung-kyu (Infinite) | 162, 179–180, 201 | |||
| Kim Kyung-ho | 179–180, 221, 312 | |||
| Park Ha-na | 253, 431–432, 488 | |||
| Lee Ha-neul (DJ DOC) | 260–261, 272, 319 | |||
| Yoon Park | 268, 271–272, 345 | |||
| Joy (Red Velvet) | 268, 376, 426–427 | |||
| Hoshi (Seventeen) | 272, 529–530, 676 | |||
| V (BTS) | 300, 671, 682–683 | |||
| Lee Young-ji | 514, 567, 571–572 | |||
| 140 | Song Ji-hyo | 2–3, 4–5 | 2 | |
| Kim Min-jong | 22, 192–194 | |||
| Lee Da-hae | 82–83, 289–290 | |||
| Han Hyo-joo | 123–124, 151–152 | |||
| Rain | 188–189, 191, 214 | |||
| Ryu Seung-soo | 192–194, 204 | |||
| Im Seulong | 211–212, 271–272 | |||
| Kim Yeon-koung | 257, 572–574 | |||
| Park Geun-sik | 271–272, 360–361 | |||
| B.I (iKon) | 278–279, 416–417 | |||
| Bobby (iKon) | 278–279, 416–417 | |||
| 151 | Park Jun-gyu | 8, 34, 90 | 3 | 3 |
| Shin Bong-sun | 9, 43, 56 | |||
| Lizzy (After School) | 13, 14, 292 | |||
| Jang Dong-min | 13, 220, 532 | |||
| Heechul (Super Junior) | 20, 207, 275 | |||
| Choi Si-won (Super Junior) | 22, 75, 135 | |||
| Kim Sook | 56, 149, 272 | |||
| Gaeko (Dynamic Duo) | 59, 86, 107 | |||
| Park Sang-myun | 90, 125, 159 | |||
| Yoon Jong-shin | 101, 195, 312 | |||
| Si-wan (ZE:A) | 104, 182, 282 | |||
| Choo Sung-hoon | 131, 150, 637 | |||
| Lee Kyung-kyu | 143, 305, 317 | |||
| Sandara Park (2NE1) | 156, 195, 345 | |||
| Muzie | 176, 195, 272 | |||
| Choi Yeo-jin | 213, 527, 620 | |||
| Jo Jung-suk | 215, 327, 460 | |||
| Kangnam (M.I.B) | 220, 248, 522 | |||
| Kim Min-kyo | 220, 262, 272 | |||
| Leeteuk (Super Junior) | 221, 275, 376 | |||
| Kyung Soo-jin | 224, 299, 380 | |||
| Jang Su-won (Sechs Kies) | 243, 326, 383 | |||
| Tiffany (Girls' Generation) | 254, 363, 471 | |||
| Park Na-rae | 268, 272, 321 | |||
| BamBam (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| Jackson (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| JB (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| Mark (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| Young-jae (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| Yugyeom (Got7) | 272, 316, 418 | |||
| Seungkwan (Seventeen) | 272, 448, 676 | |||
| Lim Ji-yeon | 281, 320, 465 | |||
| Park Mi-sun | 287, 322, 495 | |||
| Jisoo (Blackpink) | 330, 409, 525 | |||
| KCM | 339, 593, 611 | |||
| Chungha | 434, 457, 500 | |||
| Park Ji-hyun | 475, 518, 692 | |||
| Nam Ji-hyun | 237, 564, 712 | |||
| Kwon Eun-bi | 684, 703, 720 | |||
| Joo Hyun-young | 684, 717, 728 | |||
| 191 | Kim Min-jung | 50–51, 167 | 2 | |
| Kim Joo-hyuk | 61–62, 65 | |||
| Seohyun (Girls' Generation) | 63–64, 254 | |||
| Taeyang (Big Bang) | 84–85, 250 | |||
| Krystal (f(x)) | 93–94, 214 | |||
| Son Yeon-jae | 109–110, 322 | |||
| Juvie Train (Buga Kingz) | 125, 271–272 | |||
| Jeon Hye-bin | 145, 431–432 | |||
| Jung Doo-hong | 150, 271–272 | |||
| Eric Mun (Shinhwa) | 160–161, 236 | |||
| Jun Jin (Shinhwa) | 160–161, 236 | |||
| Lee Min-woo (Shinhwa) | 160–161, 236 | |||
| Shin Hye-sung (Shinhwa) | 160–161, 236 | |||
| Jae-kyung (Rainbow) | 179–180, 504 | |||
| Kim Ji-seok | 190, 446–447 | |||
| Ha Yeon-soo | 198, 374–375 | |||
| Fei (Miss A) | 205, 234–235 | |||
| Baek Ji-young | 205, 367–368 | |||
| Kim Won-hyo | 210, 271–272 | |||
| Ji Chang-wook | 211–212, 507 | |||
| Ailee | 211–212, 522 | |||
| Seo Woo | 213, 234–235 | |||
| Kim Ki-bang | 214, 271–272 | |||
| Cho Jin-woong | 217, 303–304 | |||
| Oh Yeon-seo | 218, 310–311 | |||
| Hwang Seung-eon | 253, 367–368 | |||
| Irene Kim | 253, 588–589 | |||
| Hyun Joo-yup | 257, 271–272 | |||
| Stephanie (The Grace) | 268, 278–279 | |||
| M. TySON | 271–272, 319 | |||
| Ma Ah-sung | 271–272, 319 | |||
| Nam Chang-hee | 292, 529–530 | |||
| Kwon Yul | 303–304, 437 | |||
| Ha Jae-sook | 310–311, 313 | |||
| Kang Jae-joon | 319, 708-709 | |||
| Cheon Sung-moon (Song Ji-hyo's brother) | 360–361, 401 | |||
| Kang Daniel (Wanna One) | 374–375, 495 | |||
| Irene (Red Velvet) | 376, 426–427 | |||
| Kang Mi-na (Gugudan) | 388–389, 471 | |||
| Seo Eun-soo | 405, 477–478 | |||
| Han Sun-hwa | 431–432, 507 | |||
| Kang Tae-oh (5urprise) | 483–484, 493 | |||
| Jun Hyo-seong | 483–484, 502 | |||
| Ahn Bo-hyun | 497–498, 692 | |||
| Han Ji-eun | 527, 658–659 | |||
| Yoo Yeon-seok | 535, 643–644 | |||
| Cha Chung-hwa | 540, 584–585 | |||
| Jin Ji-hee | 581, 595–596 | |||
| Shin Ye-eun | 649, 680–681 | |||
| Yoo Seung-ho | 674, 682–683 | |||
| 242 | Kim Jung-nan | 192–194 | 1 | |
| Lee Sang-hwa | 192–194 | |||
| Oh Man-seok | 192–194 | |||
| Shorry J (Mighty Mouth) | 390–392 | |||
| Ahn Hye-jin | 572–574 | |||
| Kim Hee-jin | 572–574 | |||
| Lee So-young (volleyball) | 572–574 | |||
| Oh Ji-young | 572–574 | |||
| Park Eun-jin | 572–574 | |||
| Yeum Hye-seon | 572–574 | |||
| 252 | Son Dam-bi | 6, 405 | 2 | 2 |
| Eun-jung (T-ara) | 7, 104 | |||
| Lee Hong-gi (F.T. Island) | 9, 242 | |||
| Tony An | 15, 32 | |||
| Max Changmin (TVXQ) | 27, 115 | |||
| U-Know Yunho (TVXQ) | 27, 115 | |||
| Kim Byung-man | 28, 145 | |||
| Oh Ji-ho | 33, 83 | |||
| Ahn Mun-sook | 56, 313 | |||
| Simon Dominic (Supreme Team) | 59, 127 | |||
| Yoon Do-hyun | 79, 101 | |||
| Chun Jung-myung | 92, 167 | |||
| Kim Soo-hyun | 102, 147 | |||
| Yoon Doo-joon (Beast) | 104, 162 | |||
| Jeon Mi-seon | 113, 158 | |||
| Yoo Hae-jin | 113, 320 | |||
| Jin Se-yeon | 119, 198 | |||
| Lee Gi-kwang (Beast) | 127, 162 | |||
| L (Infinite) | 129, 162 | |||
| Hwang Jung-min | 132, 258 | |||
| Park Sung-woong | 132, 715 | |||
| Lee Jong-suk | 138, 181 | |||
| Lee Sang-yoon | 142, 190 | |||
| Ryu Hyun-kyung | 143, 272 | |||
| Seo Jang-hoon | 144, 309 | |||
| Uhm Jung-hwa | 146, 183 | |||
| Lee Hyun-woo | 147, 225 | |||
| So Yi-hyun | 148, 527 | |||
| CL (2NE1) | 156, 195 | |||
| Minzy (2NE1) | 156, 195 | |||
| Park Bom (2NE1) | 156, 195 | |||
| Kim Hee-won | 157, 269 | |||
| Ahn Gil-kang | 157, 287 | |||
| Son Hyun-joo | 158, 246 | |||
| Jung-in | 159, 221 | |||
| Min-ah (Girl's Day) | 162, 198 | |||
| Da-som (Sistar) | 162, 307 | |||
| Yang Dong-geun | 169, 532 | |||
| Kim Yoo-jung | 170, 507 | |||
| Lee Se-young | 181, 343 | |||
| Yeo Jin-goo | 182, 302 | |||
| Son Ho-jun | 184, 243 | |||
| Kang Min-hyuk (CNBLUE) | 186, 201 | |||
| Jun. K (2PM) | 195, 256 | |||
| Narsha (Brown Eyed Girls) | 198, 221 | |||
| Moon Hee-joon (H.O.T.) | 209, 317 | |||
| Yoo In-young | 213, 299 | |||
| Lee Yoo-ri | 213, 436 | |||
| Kim Sung-kyun | 217, 298 | |||
| Lee Sung-kyung | 224, 304 | |||
| Jeon So-min | 224, 343 | |||
| Choi Tae-joon | 230, 343 | |||
| Niel (Teen Top) | 233, 274 | |||
| Minhyuk (BtoB) | 233, 725 | |||
| Jung So-min | 237, 673 | |||
| Ye Ji-won | 238, 322 | |||
| Sung Si-kyung | 239, 556 | |||
| Choa (AOA) | 244, 550 | |||
| Jinu (Jinusean) | 245, 272 | |||
| Hae-ryung (Bestie) | 253, 319 | |||
| Do Sang-woo | 253, 507 | |||
| Sung Dong-il | 264, 463 | |||
| RM (BTS) | 265, 300 | |||
| Wax | 272, 292 | |||
| Zizo | 272, 319 | |||
| DK (Seventeen) | 272, 676 | |||
| Hong Yoon-hwa (People Looking for a Laugh) | 273, 319 | |||
| Lee Eun-hyung (People Looking for a Laugh) | 273, 319 | |||
| Song Min-ho (Winner) | 294, 402 | |||
| Lee Je-hoon | 298, 526 | |||
| Jin (BTS) | 300, 627 | |||
| Lee Ki-woo | 306, 309 | |||
| Kyung-ri (Nine Muses) | 306, 405 | |||
| Shownu (Monsta X) | 307, 319 | |||
| Kim Se-jeong (Gugudan) | 313, 377 | |||
| Joo-heon (Monsta X) | 319, 661 | |||
| Yang Se-chan | 321, 323 | |||
| Gary (Leessang) | 325, 336 | |||
| Kang Sung-hoon (Sechs Kies) | 326, 383 | |||
| Kim Jae-duc (Sechs Kies) | 326, 383 | |||
| Lee Jai-jin (Sechs Kies) | 326, 383 | |||
| Lisa (Blackpink) | 330, 525 | |||
| Rosé (Blackpink) | 330, 525 | |||
| Hyejeong (AOA) | 402, 481 | |||
| Han Eun-jung | 409, 442 | |||
| Kwak Si-yang | 414, 501 | |||
| Kim Do-yeon (Weki Meki) | 434, 513 | |||
| Lee Dong-hwi | 435, 450 | |||
| Jimin (AOA) | 436, 481 | |||
| Hwang Bo-ra | 474, 482 | |||
| Hong Hyun-hee | 475, 497 | |||
| Jang Won-young (Ive) | 513, 639 | |||
| Huening Kai (TXT) | 532, 685 | |||
| Yeonjun (TXT) | 532, 685 | |||
| Yoon Jong-hoon | 542, 675 | |||
| Lee Yong-jin | 556, 565 | |||
| Byeon Woo-seok | 601, 704 | |||
| Manny Pacquiao | 626, 651 | |||
| Yujin (Ive) | 639, 705 | |||
| Rei (Ive) | 639, 705 | |||
| Roh Yoon-seo | 645, 726 | |||
| Ma Sun-ho | 697, 702 | |||
| Eunkwang (BtOB) | 701, 725 | |||
| Ji Ye-eun | 707, 709 임대 | |||
| Kim Ah-young | 717, 725 | |||
| 360 | Kim Hyun-joong (SS501) | 46–47 | 1 | |
| Kang Ji-young | 61–62 | |||
| Kim Suna | 65–66 | |||
| Lee Min-jung | 72–73 | |||
| Kim Sung-soo | 76–77 | |||
| BoA | 88–89 | |||
| Jung Jae-hyung | 88–89 | |||
| Han Seung-yeon | 93–94 | |||
| Park Gyu-ri | 93–94 | |||
| Han Ji-min | 105–106 | |||
| Park Tae-hwan | 109–110 | |||
| Ko Chang-seok | 111–112 | |||
| Lee Jong-won | 111–112 | |||
| Shin Jung-geun | 111–112 | |||
| Son Byong-ho | 111–112 | |||
| Moon Geun-young | 114–115 | |||
| Song Chang-eui | 116–117 | |||
| Go Soo | 123–124 | |||
| Choi Ji-woo | 126–127 | |||
| Jung Woo-sung | 151–152 | |||
| Koo Ja-cheol | 152–153 | |||
| Song Kyung-ah | 179–180 | |||
| Baek Sung-hyun | 202–203 | |||
| Cha Yu-ram | 202–203 | |||
| Fabien | 202–203 | |||
| Ju Ji-hoon | 202–203 | |||
| Sam Okyere | 202–203 | |||
| Kim Tae-woo (g.o.d) | 211–212 | |||
| Lee Sung-jae | 211–212 | |||
| Skull | 211–212 | |||
| Moon Chae-won | 228–229 | |||
| Kim Sung-ryung | 234–235 | |||
| Shoo | 234–235 | |||
| Yoo Sun | 234–235 | |||
| Yeon Jung-hoon | 234–235 | |||
| Kim Gun-mo | 260–261 | |||
| Koo Jun-yup | 260–261 | |||
| Lee Jae-hoon (Cool) | 260–261 | |||
| Chang Jung-koo | 271–272 | |||
| Chi In-jin | 271–272 | |||
| Choi Kyung-ho | 271–272 | |||
| DJ Pumpkin (AOMG) | 271–272 | |||
| DJR2 | 271–272 | |||
| Go Woo-ri (Rainbow) | 271–272 | |||
| Heo Tae-hee | 271–272 | |||
| Hwang Choong-jae | 271–272 | |||
| Im Hyung-joon | 271–272 | |||
| Jung Tae-ho | 271–272 | |||
| Kim Ki-tae | 271–272 | |||
| King Kong | 271–272 | |||
| Lee Jung | 271–272 | |||
| Lee Sang-ho | 271–272 | |||
| Lee Sang-min | 271–272 | |||
| Lee Won-hee | 271–272 | |||
| Linda (Rapercussion) | 271–272 | |||
| Mino (Free Style) | 271–272 | |||
| Noh Ji-sim | 271–272 | |||
| Nuol | 271–272 | |||
| Oh Jung-suk | 271–272 | |||
| Recto Luz (Rapercussion) | 271–272 | |||
| Sam Hammington | 271–272 | |||
| San | 271–272 | |||
| Shim Hyung-tak | 271–272 | |||
| Superbee | 271–272 | |||
| Taemi | 271–272 | |||
| Wang-bae | 271–272 | |||
| Yang Sang-guk | 271–272 | |||
| Youngjun (Brown Eyed Soul) | 271–272 | |||
| Yui-yeop | 271–272 | |||
| Zion Luz (Rapercussion) | 271–272 | |||
| Chae-yeon | 278–279 | |||
| Kim Jung-nam (Turbo) | 278–279 | |||
| Lee Ji-hyun | 278–279 | |||
| Lee Jong-soo | 278–279 | |||
| Ji So-yun | 283–284 | |||
| Jong Tae-se | 283–284 | |||
| Ahn Sung-ki | 303–304 | |||
| Han Ye-ri | 303–304 | |||
| Soo Ae | 310–311 | |||
| Lee Sun-bin | 356–357 | |||
| Lee Tae-hwan (5urprise) | 356–357 | |||
| Son Yeo-eun | 356–357 | |||
| Jeon Wook-min (Jeon So-min's brother) | 360–361 | |||
| Kim Jong-myung (Kim Jong-kook's brother) | 360–361 | |||
| Tae Hang-ho | 360–361 | |||
| Kei (Lovelyz) | 367–368 | |||
| Sol Bi | 367–368 | |||
| Lee Joo-yeon | 416–417 | |||
| Lee Si-a | 416–417 | |||
| Bona (Cosmic Girls) | 445–446 | |||
| Jang Hee-jin | 445–446 | |||
| Kim Jae-young | 445–446 | |||
| Lia Kim | 454–455 | |||
| Jang Ye-won | 466–467 | |||
| Kim Ye-won | 466–467 | |||
| Kim Si-hyeon (Everglow) | 476–477 | |||
| Choi Ri | 477–478 | |||
| YOYOMI | 483–484 | |||
| Ahn Jae-hong | 484–485 | |||
| Jeon Yeo-been | 484–485 | |||
| Kang So-ra | 484–485 | |||
| Kim Sung-oh | 484–485 | |||
| Bae Jong-ok | 491–492 | |||
| Shin Hye-sun | 491–492 | |||
| Ji Yi-soo | 497–498 | |||
| Song Jin-woo | 497–498 | |||
| Eugene | 530–531 | |||
| Kim So-yeon | 530–531 | |||
| Lee Ji-ah | 530–531 | |||
| Jung Hye-in | 551–552 | |||
| Lee Cho-hee | 551–552 | |||
| Lee Sang-joon (Comedian) | 571–572 | |||
| Lee Hyun-yi | 588–589 | |||
| Song Hae-na | 588–589 | |||
| Hong Soo-ah | 589–590 | |||
| Bae Seul-ki | 589–590 | |||
| Cha Jun-hwan | 595–596 | |||
| Jukjae | 632–633 | |||
| Be'O | 632–633 | |||
| Lee Se-hee | 658–659 | |||
| Dex | 658–659 | |||
| Kim Chaewon (Le Sserafim) | 693–694 | |||
| Kazuha (Le Sserafim) | 693–694 | |||
| Sakura (Le Sserafim) | 693–694 | |||
| 480 | Hwang Jung-eum | 1 | 1 | |
| Lee Hyo-ri | 1 | |||
| Kim Shin-young | 6 | |||
| Se7en | 6 | |||
| Jo Kwon (2AM) | 7 | |||
| Victoria (f(x)) | 8 | |||
| Yoon Se-ah | 10 | |||
| Ko Joo-won | 17 | |||
| Shim Hyung-rae | 23 | |||
| Lee Kyung-shil | 24 | |||
| Jung Jin-young | 26 | |||
| Lee Moon-sik | 26 | |||
| Hyun Young | 31 | |||
| Lee Sun-kyun | 41 | |||
| Park Joong-hoon | 41 | |||
| Yoon So-yi | 53 | |||
| Choi Kang-hee | 54 | |||
| Ji-yeon (T-ara) | 55 | |||
| Luna (f(x)) | 55 | |||
| Yang Jung-a | 56 | |||
| Choiza (Dynamic Duo) | 59 | |||
| Tiger JK (Drunken Tiger) | 59 | |||
| Yoon Mi-rae | 59 | |||
| Song Joong-ki | 66 | |||
| Lee Min-ki | 70 | |||
| Park Chul-min | 70 | |||
| Son Ye-jin | 70 | |||
| Jo Hye-ryun | 71 | |||
| Oh Yeon-soo | 71 | |||
| Ahn So-hee | 75 | |||
| Hong Soo-hyun | 78 | |||
| Lee Beom-soo | 78 | |||
| Hyo-min (T-ara) | 80 | |||
| Ha Ji-won | 86 | |||
| Han Ga-in | 87 | |||
| Lee Deok-hwa | 90 | |||
| Park Jin-young | 92 | |||
| Im Ho | 99 | |||
| Lee Tae-gon | 99 | |||
| Kim Hee-sun | 100 | |||
| Kim Bum-soo | 101 | |||
| Yoo Jun-sang | 103 | |||
| Jang Shin-young | 107 | |||
| Kim Sang-joong | 107 | |||
| Gong Hyo-jin | 108 | |||
| Im Ha-ryong | 111 | |||
| Yum Jung-ah | 113 | |||
| Yubin (Wonder Girls) | 117 | |||
| Choo Shin-soo | 119 | |||
| Jung Won-gwan (Sobangcha) | 122 | |||
| Kang Susie | 122 | |||
| Kim Tae-hyung (Sobangcha) | 122 | |||
| Kim Wan-sun | 122 | |||
| Lee Sang-won (Sobangcha) | 122 | |||
| Park Nam-jung | 122 | |||
| Jeong Hyeong-don | 125 | |||
| Ryu Dam | 125 | |||
| Shindong (Super Junior) | 125 | |||
| Park Shin-yang | 128 | |||
| Uhm Ji-won | 128 | |||
| Jackie Chan | 135 | |||
| Min Hyo-rin | 138 | |||
| Lee Bo-young | 142 | |||
| Kim In-kwon | 143 | |||
| Cha In-pyo | 144 | |||
| Ricky Kim | 144 | |||
| Jung Jin-woon | 145 | |||
| Noh Woo-jin | 145 | |||
| Park Jung-chul | 145 | |||
| Kim Sang-kyung | 146 | |||
| Jeong Jun-ha | 148 | |||
| Kim Soo-mi | 149 | |||
| Kwon Ri-se (Ladies' Code) | 149 | |||
| Park So-hyun | 149 | |||
| Patrice Evra | 154 | |||
| Jung Woong-in | 157 | |||
| Moon Jung-hee | 158 | |||
| Lim Kim (Togeworl) | 159 | |||
| Sayuri Fujita | 159 | |||
| Seung-ho (MBLAQ) | 162 | |||
| Kim Hae-sook | 164 | |||
| Yoo Ah-in | 164 | |||
| Choi Jin-hyuk | 166 | |||
| Park Myeong-su | 168 | |||
| Yoon Je-moon | 170 | |||
| Gong Yoo | 175 | |||
| Park Hee-soon | 175 | |||
| Jang Ki-ha | 176 | |||
| Jun Hyun-moo | 176 | |||
| Lee Juck | 176 | |||
| Gil (Leessang) | 177 | |||
| Do-hee | 182 | |||
| Jo Min-su | 183 | |||
| Moon So-ri | 183 | |||
| Baro (B1A4) | 184 | |||
| Kang Ye-won | 184 | |||
| Seo In-guk | 184 | |||
| Lee Jung-shin (CNBLUE) | 186 | |||
| Shim Eun-kyung | 186 | |||
| Gong Hyung-jin | 190 | |||
| Kwon Hae-hyo | 190 | |||
| Ku Hye-sun | 190 | |||
| Choi Hee | 198 | |||
| Han Hye-jin | 198 | |||
| Hoya (Infinite) | 201 | |||
| Jinyoung (B1A4) | 201 | |||
| Kang Seung-hyun | 205 | |||
| Hong Seok-cheon | 206 | |||
| Joo Won | 206 | |||
| Lee So-yeon | 207 | |||
| Nam Hee-suk | 207 | |||
| Chun Myung-hoon (NRG) | 209 | |||
| Danny Ahn (g.o.d) | 209 | |||
| Kai (Exo) | 209 | |||
| Sehun (Exo) | 209 | |||
| Tae-min (Shinee) | 209 | |||
| Choi Bu-kyung (Seoul SK Knights) | 210 | |||
| Kim Hwan | 210 | |||
| Lee Hye-jeong | 210 | |||
| Yook Jook-wan | 210 | |||
| Kim Min-seo | 213 | |||
| Alex | 214 | |||
| Park Young-gyu | 214 | |||
| Shin Min-a | 215 | |||
| Oh Sang-jin | 217 | |||
| Kim Ji-hoon | 218 | |||
| Han Sang-jin | 219 | |||
| Han Ye-seul | 219 | |||
| Jung Gyu-woon | 219 | |||
| Wang Ji-hye | 219 | |||
| Song Jae-rim | 220 | |||
| Bobby Kim | 221 | |||
| Kim Yeon-woo | 221 | |||
| Han Groo | 224 | |||
| Song Ga-yeon | 224 | |||
| Kang Hye-jung | 226 | |||
| Kim Hye-ja | 226 | |||
| Kang Jung-ho | 227 | |||
| Lee Seo-jin | 229 | |||
| Nam Joo-hyuk | 230 | |||
| Seo Ha-joon | 230 | |||
| Seo Kang-joon (5urprise) | 230 | |||
| Hong Kyung-min | 232 | |||
| Kim Ji-soo | 232 | |||
| Kim Won-jun | 232 | |||
| Miryo (Brown Eyed Girls) | 232 | |||
| Oh Hyun-kyung | 232 | |||
| Park Ji-yoon | 232 | |||
| Shin Da-eun | 232 | |||
| Dongwoo (Infinite) | 233 | |||
| Dongwoon (Beast) | 233 | |||
| Eric Nam | 233 | |||
| N (VIXX) | 233 | |||
| Ryeowook (Super Junior) | 233 | |||
| Sohyun (4Minute) | 233 | |||
| Sojin (Girl's Day) | 233 | |||
| Jung Hee-cheol (ZE:A) | 236 | |||
| Kim Dongwan (Shinhwa) | 236 | |||
| Kim Tae-heon (ZE:A) | 236 | |||
| Lee Hoo (ZE:A) | 236 | |||
| Park Hyung-sik (ZE:A) | 236 | |||
| Yerin (GFriend) | 237 | |||
| Yoon So-hee | 237 | |||
| Kim Seo-hyung | 238 | |||
| Yoon Jin-seo | 241 | |||
| Kang Kyun-sung | 243 | |||
| Kim Yoo-ri | 244 | |||
| Seo Yea-ji | 244 | |||
| Sean (Jinusean) | 245 | |||
| Amber (f(x)) | 248 | |||
| Henry (Super Junior-M) | 248 | |||
| Kim So-hyun | 251 | |||
| Son Jun-ho | 251 | |||
| Jay Park | 252 | |||
| San E | 252 | |||
| Verbal Jint | 252 | |||
| Seo Hyun-jin | 253 | |||
| Yeeun (CLC) | 253 | |||
| Baek Jin-hee | 256 | |||
| Shin Soo-ji | 257 | |||
| Song Jong-gook | 257 | |||
| Jang Yoon-ju | 258 | |||
| Jung Man-sik | 258 | |||
| Cha Ye-ryun | 259 | |||
| Lee Yo-won | 259 | |||
| Kang Sung-jin | 262 | |||
| Nam Bo-ra | 262 | |||
| Park Gun-hyung | 262 | |||
| Kwon Sang-woo | 264 | |||
| Ye-eun (Wonder Girls) | 265 | |||
| Gong Seung-yeon | 268 | |||
| Hwang Seok-jeong | 268 | |||
| Jung Kyung-ho | 268 | |||
| Kim Ja-in | 268 | |||
| Park Han-byul | 268 | |||
| Byun Seung-yoon | 272 | |||
| Cha Hun (N.Flying) | 272 | |||
| Cho Yoon-woo | 272 | |||
| Digili (Honey Family) | 272 | |||
| Dino (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Ducky | 272 | |||
| Hyun Woo | 272 | |||
| Jeonghan (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Joshua (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Jun (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Jung Dong-hyun | 272 | |||
| Kim Chang-keun | 272 | |||
| Kim Jae-hyun (N.Flying) | 272 | |||
| Kim Ji-an | 272 | |||
| Kwon Kwang-jin (N.Flying) | 272 | |||
| Lee Seung-hyub (N.Flying) | 272 | |||
| Lee Sung-mi | 272 | |||
| Moon Ji-ae | 272 | |||
| Roy Kim | 272 | |||
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| Sa Sung-woong | 272 | |||
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| Tim | 272 | |||
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| Wonwoo (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Woozi (Seventeen) | 272 | |||
| Jung Chan-woo (Cultwo) | 273 | |||
| Kim Jung-hwan (People Looking for a Laugh) | 273 | |||
| Kim Tae-gyun (Cultwo) | 273 | |||
| Kim Tae-hwan (People Looking for a Laugh) | 273 | |||
| Min Kyung-hoon (Buzz) | 274 | |||
| Lim Yo-hwan | 275 | |||
| Go Ah-sung | 282 | |||
| Lee Hee-joon | 282 | |||
| Kim Ga-yeon | 286 | |||
| Kim Do-kyun | 287 | |||
| Kim Jo-han | 287 | |||
| Kim Won-hae | 287 | |||
| Lee Hong-ryul | 287 | |||
| Yoo Yul | 287 | |||
| Jeong Jeong-ah | 292 | |||
| Kang Hyeon-soo | 292 | |||
| Lee Wan | 292 | |||
| Mikey (Turbo) | 292 | |||
| Park Myeong-ho | 292 | |||
| Hyeri (Girl's Day) | 294 | |||
| Nam Tae-hyun (Winner) | 294 | |||
| Eunseo (Cosmic Girls) | 297 | |||
| Jin Goo | 297 | |||
| Kim Ji-won | 297 | |||
| Jo Bo-ah | 299 | |||
| Stephanie Lee | 299 | |||
| Uhm Hyun-kyung | 299 | |||
| Suga (BTS) | 300 | |||
| J-Hope (BTS) | 300 | |||
| Jimin (BTS) | 300 | |||
| Jungkook (BTS) | 300 | |||
| Kim Min-seok | 304 | |||
| Yoon Kyun-sang | 304 | |||
| Lee Jung-jin | 305 | |||
| Lee Soo-min | 305 | |||
| Yoo Jae-hwan | 305 | |||
| Kim Hee-ae | 308 | |||
| Hong Jin-kyung | 309 | |||
| Bada | 312 | |||
| Lee Joon-gi | 314 | |||
| Cha Seung-won | 315 | |||
| Key (Shinee) | 317 | |||
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| Joon-Hyeon (ALL-STAR) | 319 | |||
| Jude (Big Star) | 319 | |||
| Kang Hye-yeon (Bestie) | 319 | |||
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| Kim Kyung-jin | 319 | |||
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| Woo-seong (Snuper) | 319 | |||
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| Yoon-dong (HALO) | 319 | |||
| Yunsung (ROMEO) | 319 | |||
| You-jin (KNK) | 319 | |||
| Jo Yoon-hee | 320 | |||
| Lee Kyu-han | 321 | |||
| Solbin (Laboum) | 321 | |||
| Kang Min-kyung (Davichi) | 322 | |||
| Seo Ji-hye | 323 | |||
| Hwang Woo-seul-hye | 326 | |||
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| Kim So-hyun | 331 | |||
| Kim Won-hee | 339 | |||
| Kim Yong-man | 339 | |||
| Park Jin-joo | 343 | |||
| Umji (GFriend) | 343 | |||
| Choi Min-yong | 344 | |||
| Han Jae-suk | 345 | |||
| Jung Hye-sung | 355 | |||
| Shin Sung-rok | 372 | |||
| Donghae (Super Junior) | 376 | |||
| Yesung (Super Junior) | 376 | |||
| Im Se-mi | 377 | |||
| Ko Sung-hee | 377 | |||
| Choi Gwi-hwa | 381 | |||
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| Han Ki-bum | 401 | |||
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| Kim Ok-Jeong (Haha's mother) | 401 | |||
| K.Will | 401 | |||
| Lee Jong-hyuk | 401 | |||
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| Kang Seung-yoon (Winner) | 402 | |||
| Pyo Ye-jin | 409 | |||
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| Lee Hanee | 435 | |||
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| Esom | 449 | |||
| Kim Kyung-nam | 449 | |||
| Jang Jin-hee | 461 | |||
| Rothy | 461 | |||
| Seunghee (Oh My Girl) | 461 | |||
| Song Ji-in | 461 | |||
| Bae Seong-woo | 463 | |||
| Cho Yi-hyun | 463 | |||
| Kim Hye-jun | 463 | |||
| Choi Yu-hwa | 465 | |||
| Park Jeong-min | 465 | |||
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| Lee Hee-jin | 480 | |||
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| Lee Joo-young | 486 | |||
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| Lee Na-eun (April) | 493 | |||
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| Lee Il-hwa | 495 | |||
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| Lee Joo-young | 498 | |||
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| Choi Yoo-jung (Weki Meki) | 500 | |||
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| Ahn Ji-young (Bolbbalgan4) | 503 | |||
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| Kim Min-kyu | 504 | |||
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| Song Yuqi ((G)I-dle) | 513 | |||
| Jeon So-mi | 514 | |||
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| Ji Seung-hyun | 515 | |||
| Kim Yong-ji (actress) | 515 | |||
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| Lee Jin-wook | 533 | |||
| Song Kang | 533 | |||
| Kim Kwang-hyun | 534 | |||
| Yoo Teo | 535 | |||
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| Kim Bo-sung | 539 | |||
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| Shin Dong-mi | 540 | |||
| Ahn Eun-jin | 541 | |||
| Bae Yoon-kyung | 541 | |||
| Lee Sang-yi | 541 | |||
| Park Eun-seok | 542 | |||
| Jang Dong-yoon | 546 | |||
| Park Sung-hoon | 546 | |||
| Eunji (Brave Girls) | 549 | |||
| Minyoung (Brave Girls) | 549 | |||
| Yujeong (Brave Girls) | 549 | |||
| Yuna (Brave Girls) | 549 | |||
| Han Chae-young | 561 | |||
| Chae Jong-hyeop | 564 | |||
| Park Ki-woong | 569 | |||
| Yoon Shi-yoon | 569 | |||
| Jeong Jun-ha | 576 | |||
| Luda (WJSN) | 576 | |||
| Bibi | 576 | |||
| Yeji (ITZY) | 576 | |||
| Kim Jun-ho | 577 | |||
| Aiki | 579 | |||
| Honey J | 579 | |||
| Monica | 579 | |||
| Leejung | 579 | |||
| Arin (Oh My Girl) | 581 | |||
| San (Ateez) | 581 | |||
| Park Se-ri | 591 | |||
| Parc Jae-jung | 593 | |||
| Wonstein | 593 | |||
| Kim Hee-jung | 597 | |||
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| Roh Jeong-eui | 597 | |||
| Park Kyung-hye | 601 | |||
| Cho Jun-ho | 602 | |||
| Cho Jun-hyun | 602 | |||
| Cha Eun-woo (Astro) | 604 | |||
| Moonbin (Astro) | 604 | |||
| Yoon San-ha (Astro) | 604 | |||
| Hong Ye-ji | 605 | |||
| Kim Ji-young | 605 | |||
| Hwang Seok-jeong | 605 | |||
| Mirani (rapper) | 611 | |||
| Jin Seo-yeon | 620 | |||
| Ok Ja-yeon | 620 | |||
| Jung Sang-hoon | 629 | |||
| Kim Rae-won | 629 | |||
| Park Byung-eun | 629 | |||
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| Choi Doo-ho | 637 | |||
| Jung Chan-sung | 637 | |||
| Kim Shin-rok | 638 | |||
| Gaeul (Ive) | 639 | |||
| Leeseo (Ive) | 639 | |||
| Liz (Ive) | 639 | |||
| Donnie Yen | 640 | |||
| Seogy | 642 | |||
| Ryan Bang | 651 | |||
| Yun Sung-bin | 661 | |||
| Lee Dae-ho | 662 | |||
| Kim Dong-hwi | 674 | |||
| Yoo Su-bin | 674 | |||
| Uhm Ki-joon | 675 | |||
| Miyeon ((G)I-dle) | 677 | |||
| Mimi (Oh My Girl) | 677 | |||
| Tsuki (Billlie) | 684 | |||
| Soobin (TXT) | 685 | |||
| Beomgyu (TXT) | 685 | |||
| Taehyun (TXT) | 685 | |||
| Noh Sang-hyun | 686 | |||
| Eom Ji-yoon | 687 | |||
| Lee Eun-ji (comedian) | 694 | |||
| Bae Hye-ji | 701 | |||
| Joo Jong-hyuk | 702 | |||
| Haewon (Nmixx) | 721 | |||
| Lee Yoo-mi | 724 | |||
| Woo Do-hwan | 724 | |||
| Kim Min-ju | 726 | |||
| Hong Kyung | 726 | |||
| Rami (Babymonster) | 727 | |||
| Rora (Babymonster) | 727 | |||
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The first episode of the show received mixed reviews. According to Asiae, the show concept was promising, but the crew could not use the location to full potential, and the pace was not fast and dynamic enough.[44]
Despite a slow start, Running Man became increasingly popular in South Korea and throughout Asia.[45][46][47][48][49] In its home country the show is watched by 2.1 million people on average.[50] Due to the existence of fansubs, it is watched outside of Asia as well, being translated into English, Spanish and Arabic, among others.[51]
According to The Straits Times (an English language daily newspaper in Singapore), the popularity of the show is due to its unpredictability, the comedy involved, the celebrity guests and the chemistry between the regular cast members.[52] Assistant professor Liew Kai Khiun at the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) attributes the appeal of Running Man to the ability of using public space in a creative way: "Running Man is about taking audiences to the various corners of not only South Korea, but the region as well. In the rather fast-paced urban societies in Asia, the show helps to provide release from the daily tensions that such streets and buildings are associated with."[52] Liew thinks that the cast members are not particularly good looking, thus have nothing to lose, even if they "wrestle with one another like children".[52]
According to producer Jo Hyo-jin, the show is popular because the concept of having to choose a winner is culturally easy to understand. He also named the good relationship between the regular members as one of the reasons for the show's success.[53] Celebrity guests like Super Junior, Girls' Generation and f(x) play an important part in the success as well, although they sometimes induce criticism. For example, after the airing of the Big Bang episodes, some viewers complained that the band won too easily. Jo Hyo-jin, however, denied any special treatment of the celebrities. Jo explained that fans are also highly critical of the games, therefore it is not possible for the crew to reuse games without changing them.[53]
The regular members of Running Man have held several fan meetings throughout Asia. In October 2013, their Singapore fan meeting drew a crowd of 3,000.[54] When the cast arrived for shooting in Vietnam and other countries, they were greeted by thousands of fans at the airport.[55]
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In conjunction with the 9th year of show, the show held their first ever fan-meeting in South Korea. During the fan-meeting, they collaborate with the different singers. On September 22, 2019, the extended play titled Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 was released.[56]
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hollywood" | Super-X (슈퍼-X) (Yoo Jae-suk and Haha) | 3:08 |
| 2. | "Party" | Pink Nose Light (핑코빛) (Jee Seok-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, and Apink) | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Bonjour, Hi" (featuring Yoon Mi-rae; 봉주르 하이) | Hyo Chan Park (효찬공원) (Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, Code Kunst, and Nucksal) | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Confession of Your Love" (이제 나와라 고백) | Jeon Soran and Yoo Jae-suk (전소란과 유재석) (Yoo Jae-suk, Jeon So-min, and Soran) | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Raise your voice" | F-Killer (Haha, Kim Jong-kook, and Gummy) | 3:25 |
| 6. | "I Like It" (좋아) | Running Man (런닝맨) (Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo, Song Ji-hyo, Jeon So-min, and Yang Se-chan) | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 21:00 | ||
Merchandising
In order to "relay the feeling of Running Man", Running Man has made merchandises available on sale since 2015. The products ranging from stickers, socks, hats, shirts, and shoes.[57]
On May 26, 2015, a special project called the "Running Man Challenge" was made in collaboration with a footwear co-created platform, ROOY.[58][unreliable source?] Its main objective is for the fans to design a shoe that "would unify and coordinate between the cast members." 777 submissions were made, and in June 2015, a design made by a fan named Noh Seung-soo was selected to be the official design for the shoes. The shoes went on sale on February 22, 2016.[59][60] Currently, a second "Running Man Challenge" is held. The winner for this challenge will have their design to be the new shoes.[61]
In 2016, Running Man collaborated with NBA to make a 300th Anniversary special hats and shirts.[62]
Animation
The Soul Tree, the great source of our race. But for its ultimate power and by those whose minds were blinded by it, it also became the catastrophic cause that had brought never-ending wars between the tribes. Tortured by the agonies of the wars, the leaders of the tribes finally came to a peace agreement that they would instead open a competition. Players, equipped with special watches and shields, compete against each other as winner's tribe would be awarded with Materion, the sacred fruit of the Soul Tree. These brave players, who throw themselves in this fierce fight, we call them the Running Man.
— Running Man WORLD VIEW
On June 14, 2017, it was announced that Running Man will be adapted into a half-hour animated show. It features the original seven members, including former member Gary, in animal form.[63] The show will have 24 episodes and EXO-CBX will provide the theme song for it. Additionally, the animated show will be the first to be broadcast in UHD in South Korea.[64] On August 11, 2018, the animated show premiered on Cartoon Network in Southeast Asia as an English dub.[65]
On December 5, 2018, the "Running Man, 2018" animated series was released in theaters.[66][67] On December 19, 2020, an animated movie, originally serving as a six-episode preview of the new season, premiered on Cartoon Network in Southeast Asia as an English dub with the title "Running Man: The Ultimate Challenge".[68]
Comic book
In March 2013, a comic book adaptation of the series was published. The series, titled Running Man: How do I Find the Kidnapped Idol?, is written by Hong Yong-hoon and illustrated by Kim Moon-shik. The comic book, which is aimed for children, was released on March 25, 2013.[69][70]
Musical
On March 30 and 31, 2019, a play which was titled, "The Musical Running Man" was performed at Busan Citizen's Hall.[71]
Other appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Member(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Running Man China | ZRTG | All | Guest | [citation needed] |
| 2015 | A Girl Who Sees Smells | SBS | Cameo (episode 1) | [72] | |
| Game of Dice | — | Gary, Jee Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo, Song Ji-hyo | Commercial film | [73] | |
| 2016 | Running Man China | ZRTG | All | Guest | [74] |
| 2021 | Running Man Vietnam | HTV | Kim Jong-kook | [75] | |
| 2024 | Running Man Philippines | GMA | Haha | Guest |
International versions
Running Man had first sold the franchise to China which became Running Man China in 2014. They later sold the franchise to Vietnam and Indonesia in 2019.[76] However, the Indonesian version of Running Man has not been produced.
As of May 11, 2024, there have been aired 17 seasons within 4 versions of Running Man.
- Currently airing (2)
- An upcoming season (2)
- Status unknown (0)
- No longer airing (0)
| Country/Region | Local title | Network(s) | Season(s) & Winner(s) | Member(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 China |
Running Man China 奔跑吧兄弟 Hurry Up, Brother |
Zhejiang Television |
| |
| Keep Running 奔跑吧 |
| |||
 Vietnam |
Running Man Vietnam Vietnamese: Chạy đi chờ chi |
HTV7 | Season 1, 2019: Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc |
|
| Running Man Vietnam Chơi là chạy |
Season 2, 2021–2022: Ngô Kiến Huy | |||
 Philippines |
Running Man Philippines | GMA Network |
| |
 Indonesia |
Running Man Indonesia | TBA | TBA |
Spin-off
Outrun by Running Man is the first official spin-off series of the long running programme, featuring original cast members Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Song Ji-hyo, and Yang Se-chan. The show premiered on November 12, 2021, and is available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.[77][78]
Gary's departure
In September 2012, Gary made a surprising announcement on social media about his intention to leave the program. It is believed that his intention came from the recent criticism concerning the "Super 7 Concert" which his company, Leessang Company, was producing. Gary decided to take responsibility for its failure by resigning himself from any activities. Due to this, Running Man production staff and the members decided to postpone their filming schedule on September 24–25, 2012 to convince him to stay in the program.[79][80][unreliable source?] A week later, Gary officially apologized for the controversy he created and confirmed his decision to remain as a member of the program.[81][unreliable source?] In 2016, Gary again announced his departure from Running Man to focus on his music. However, in 2018 Gary went on Naver TV for an interview and honestly said the reason he wanted to leave the program was that he had nothing left to offer compared to other members or upcoming members (Kim, 2018).[citation needed] This caused Running Man to have a 6-member cast for a few months before casting two new members, Yang Se Chan and Jeon So Min.[citation needed] Gary returned on episode 336 as a surprise guest.[82][unreliable source?]
Season 2 proposal
On December 14, 2016, it was announced that Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo were leaving the show. Song was to focus on her acting career, while Kim would continue individual activities.[83] The announcement came with a revamp of the program for a second season airing in January 2017, in which Kang Ho-dong was in talks for joining. This would have been the first collaboration between Yoo Jae-suk and Kang Ho-dong since X-Man ended in 2007.[84] However, it was revealed that Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo were not given any notice about their removal.[85] The following day, Kang Ho-dong's company, SM Culture & Contents, announced that the entertainer had pulled out from the program.[86] SBS released an apology to Kim, Song, and the other Running Man members the same day.[87]
On December 16, 2016, an emergency meeting was held, where consensus was reached to keep the original members and end the program in February 2017.[88] However, on January 24, 2017, SBS announced that the show would continue airing past February. The decision came after Nam Seung-yong, the new Vice President of SBS Entertainment Headquarters, who was involved in conceiving Running Man, had further conversations with every member in regards to the show's future.[89][90] After Nam apologized to Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo for all of the issues regarding the program, Kim became actively involved in convincing the other members to continue working on the program.[91]
Webtoon plagiarism
On April 28, 2019, Running Man was criticized for plagiarizing Naver webtoon Money Game. The aired episode showed cast members put into a studio and given money to spend as a group. The fans of Money Game pointed out the similarities between the episode concept and the webtoon's storyline. Money Game writer Bae Jin-soo and Naver Webtoon, the platform in which the webtoon is published, both stated that they never received prior notification or requests for consent to be able to adopt the webtoon's storyline into a Running Man episode. In response, producers of the show issued an apology to both parties.[citation needed]
Depiction of Taiwan
During an episode aired on December 7, 2020, the show depicted China and Taiwan as separate countries when playing a board game, which caused outrage and call for boycotts in China.[92][93]
Injury
It was revealed than the cast had suffered various injuries such as herniated discs, as a result of the physically challenging games in the show.[94][unreliable source?][95][unreliable source?]
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