Running Man Episodes

Stream and watch Running Man (런닝맨) Episode #217 - Death Bingo Race online! List of Running Man episodes (2018) This is a list of episodes of the South Korean variety show Running Man in 2018. The show airs on SBS as part of their Good Sunday lineup. 4 days ago - Running Man Episode 433 Engsub: Running Man is a South Korean variety show a part of SBSs Good Sunday lineup along with Roommate.

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Contents Cast The original members of Running Man are Yu Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Ha-ha, Lee Kwang-su, Song Joong-ki, and Gary. Song Ji-hyo was originally a guest for the second (episode 2-3) and third landmark (episode 4-5).

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She officially joined the program in the fourth landmark (episode 6) but was unable to attend until the fifth landmark (episode 7). Lizzy was also originally a guest for the eleventh (episode 13) and twelfth landmark (episode 14). She officially joined the program in the sixteenth landmark (episode 18).

However, she has not been seen since episode 26. In February 2011, it was revealed that she was only a long-term guest and has left the program. Producer Jo Hyo-jin has stated that she is welcome to return at any time. In April 2011, Song Joong-ki recorded his last episode and as of 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. Current cast Name Nickname(s) Duration Notes Yu-ruce Willis (유르스 윌리스) Yu-hyuk (유혁) Yu-mes Bond (유임스 본드) Grasshopper (메뚜기) Episode 1 – present The main host of the show and known during the race missions for his escaping abilities. He is shown to have a closer relationship with a lot of the guests on the show, which he often boasts about to the other members.

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He is also often referenced to the color green throughout the show and is also known for his nickname 'Grasshopper' from his first television appearance. Although initially a weak player during the race missions, he later becomes one of the strongest players in the series, and is, along with Kim Jong Kook, considered to be one of the two main powers in the race missions. Peaceful Gary (평온개리) Gae-colas Cage (개콜라스 케이지) Monday Boyfriend (월요남친) Straight-Going Gary (직진개리) Gary-sswi (개리쒸) Episode 1 – present Introduced alongside Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki as one of the 'variety rookies' due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. He is shown as the most gullible and is easily fooled by the other members. Throughout the series, he has been involved in the primary loveline of the show alongside Song Ji-hyo.

Although shown to be quite clueless at times, he is shown to be quite strong during the race missions even managing to win both special race missions in order to find the best Running Man and winning a trip to Europe. Ha-roro (하로로) Ha-rad Pitt (하래드 피트) Penguin (펭귄) Playboy (난봉꾼) Episode 1 – present The primary joker of the cast and is usually picked on by other members because of his height and his similar appearance to Pororo.He also has a tendency to feel as though he is the main lead in a movie created by his imagination. When things don't go his way, he lashes out verbally, causing great laughter among the cast. He is also the playboy of the cast, as he always confesses his love to female guests. He was initially a weak player during the race missions, occasionally being picked on even while on the chasing team, however he slowly improves over the course of the show. Big Nose Older Brother (왕코형님) Sunflower (해바라기) Impala (임팔라) Race Starter (레이스 스타터) Episode 1 – present The oldest member of the show and one of Yu Jae-suk's closest friends, knowing each other for more than 20 years. He is shown to be jealous of the good relationship between Yu Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook.

During the race missions, he is shown to be one of the weakest members and is the easiest and most frequently eliminated out of the cast, so easily that the other members would declare that the race has officially started after his elimination. Sparta-kook (스파르타국스) Commander (능력자) Kookie (꾹이) Tiger (호랑이) Coach Kook (코치국) Episode 1 – present The strongest man on the show, Kim Jong-kook is known for his strength and skill during the race missions.

During the missions, he is known for his sudden appearances that are often accompanied by the soundbite 'Sparta!' Taken from the movie,300. His smart tactics are often successful to eliminate the other members and as a result, he is known for having both brains and brawn. He is also shown at times to act cute and show off his 'aegyo'.

His only apparent weakness is women and he is often teased for having a particular fondness towards Yoon Eun-hee. Framer Kwang-su (모함광수) Kwang-vatar (광바타) Kwang-potter (광포터) Giraffe (기린) Icon of Betrayal (배신의 아이콘) Episode 1 – present The youngest and tallest member of the cast and initially introduced alongside Gary and Song Joong-ki as one of the 'variety rookies' due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. During the earlier episodes he was known for framing his fellow members with embarrassing and often absurd rumours.

He is often picked on by the rest of the cast, particularly Kim Jong-kook, due to his timid nature as well as similar appearance to the Na'vi species from Avatar He is one of the weakest players, often the first to be eliminated during race missions. However, he has grown to easily betray his fellow members without concern. Song Ji-yok (송지욕) Mong Ji-hyo (멍지효) Ace (에이스) Miss Mong (미스멍) Bad Ji-hyo (불량지효) Monday Girlfriend (월요여친) Episode 2 – 5 (guest) Episode 6 – present (regular) The only current female member of the show and initially only appeared as a guest but was added to the main cast in episode 6. During the earlier episodes, Song Ji-hyo was often known to swear during broadcasts especially towards Ha-ha and Lee Kwang-su. She is also known to be often seen with confused or blank facial expressions a lot of the time. Throughout the series, she has been involved in the primary loveline of the show alongside Gary. She is one of the strongest players during race missions with similar running and catching capabilities as well as comparable intelligence to Kim Jong-kook.

Former cast Name Nickname(s) Duration Notes Busan Girl (부산 소녀) Episode 13 – 14 (guest) Episode 18 – 26 (regular) Initially appeared as a guest in episodes 13 and 14, but later joined the main cast in episode 18. Lizzy is known for her cute looks and 'aegyo'. She is also shown to have a country accent when speaking Korean since she is from where they have a slight accent.

As of episode 26, Lizzy has left Running Man due to scheduling conflicts between the show and activities. Flower Joong-ki (꽃중기) Brain Joong-ki (브레인 중기) Active Young Man (적극청년) Episode 1 – 41 (regular) Episode 66 (guest) Episode 71 (cameo) Episode 97 (cameo) Introduced alongside Gary and Lee Kwang-su as one of the 'variety rookies' due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. He is shown as being the smartest and also having the best looks out of the cast. He is known for being able to figure out puzzles and strategize during the race missions.

He is also shown to be very optimistic and is often seen attempting new things but ultimately failing. As of episode 41, he has left the main cast to focus on his acting career. However, he reappeared in episode 66 as a guest which caught the other members by surprise and also in episode 71 in a short cameo as part of his promotion for the drama,.

He cameoed on episode 97 as a soccer player for the 2012 Asian Dream Cup. Timeline Relationships Members Relation Details Kim Jong-kook, Ha-ha, Gary Kim Jong-kook and Two Kids (김종국과 아이둘) A twist on the name of the former Korean band Seo Taiji and Boys (서태지와 아이들). Often found in the same team, Ha-ha and Gary are usually under the control of the domineering Kim Jong-kook. Thus, Ha-ha and Gary are always seen shown as being afraid of Kim Jong-kook. Gary, Song Ji-hyo Monday Couple (월요커플) The primary loveline of the show, they show interest in each other on Mondays, which is the day the show was filmed. (Later, the show was filmed on both Mondays and Tuesdays, leading to jokes about the couple not being in effect on Tuesdays.) Since the revelation of Song Ji-hyo's real-life relationship with her management company's CEO, the loveline between the two is deemed to have been removed in episode 82; however Gary sometimes brings this issue back up again, often to comedic effect. Song Joong-ki, Song Ji-hyo Song-Song Couple (송송커플) Song-Song Siblings (송송남매) Another popular loveline, it first attracted attention from episode 15 when Joong-Ki kissed Ji-Hyo on the cheek.

They later evolved into a siblings relationship as the Song-Song Siblings. Lee Kwang-soo, Song Joong-ki Same-Aged Friends (동갑내기) Lee Kwang-su claims to be close friends with Song Joong-ki due to their same age (both born in 1985), but Song Joong-ki would often deny their close friendship, leaving Kwang-su appearing depressed. Song Joong-ki finally admitted their relationship in his leaving speech during the filming of his last episode. Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo New Dumb and Dumber (신형 덤앤더머) Easy Brothers (이지 브라더스) The New Dumb and Dumber relation was first depicted in episode 65, when they became a duo, acting similarly to the Dumb and Dumber couple of. Later, they were known as the Easy Brothers when they were designated spies for Episode 68, and a clue was offered to the other members that threatened to reveal their identities. The clue was 'Easy', a combination of their surnames 이(Lee, pronounced ee) and 지(Ji). Whenever they are paired up, they are also known for performing their 'Feel, Hunch, Cross!'

Cheer before each mission. With 촉 meaning 'a hunch' or 'good intuition' in colloquial usage) Initially deemed to be an alliance between the two weakest members of the show, they are quickly becoming a pairing that can no longer be simply ignored. Yu Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo Yu-Lee (유이) Lee-Yu (이유) This was formed when Yu Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-su was paired up as a team in Episode 90 by combining both their surnames together, 유(Yu) and 이(Lee, pronounced ee). Throughout Episode 90, Yu Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-soo often does the 'Yu-Lee' cross. Often at which, Lee Kwang-su would state that it sounds like the name of After School's.

They would say that they miss her. Yu Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo Jail Regulars Trio (감옥 단골 3인방) Lee-Yu-Ji Brothers (이유지 브라더스) This trio is often eliminated the earliest during Bells Hide and Seek, and meet each other at the jail. They are also known Lee-Yu-Ji, an evolved form of Easy Brothers. It was created as Ji Suk-jin was getting jealous of Lee Kwang-soo being close with Yu Jae-suk, and calling themselves Lee-Yu in episode 81. Asking whether Lee Kwang-soo was with Easy or the new Lee-Yu, Yu Jae-suk replies 'that is the reason' ('the reason' is 'Lee-Yu-Ji' in hangul), and Ji Suk-jin reluctantly joins them to become Lee-Yu-Ji, which is their last names put together. Yu Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin Suk-Brothers (석브라더스) The two MCs have been close friends for more than 20 years and that they both have 'Suk' in their name. However, Ji Suk-jin is always jealous of the good relationship Jae-suk has with Kim Jong-kook.

In episode 27, Ji Suk-jin was referred to as Yu Jae-suk's 'sunflower' (always facing towards him) and was officially christened as such in Episode 40. Kim Jong-kook, Ha-ha My Big Brother and My Little Brother (우리 형 내 동생) These two are often on the same team and they have an older brother/little brother relationship throughout the show and often address each other as such in a playful manner. Yu Jae-suk, Ha-ha Yu-Ha (유하) This 'loveline' was formed after the announcement that Song Ji-hyo was dating the CEO of her company in episode 82. Ji Suk-jin commented that a new loveline was needed in the show. Following which, Ha-ha commented that he was preparing for a love line and Yu Jae-suk immediately jokingly replied, saying that he couldn't sleep because he has been thinking about Ha-ha too much.

They often argue with each other with the superpowers given on episode 74. 'The one who controls time' and 'The one who drives me crazy' are the top two said by Yu Jae-suk and Ha-ha. Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo Kook-Su (국수) Tiger and Giraffe (호랑이와 기린) This was formed in Episode 82 when Lee Kwang-su and Kim Jong-kook were paired into a team. So their names were combined to form 'Kooksu' which is a pun because it also means 'Noodles' in Korean. Also, since Kim Jong-kook resembles a tiger and Lee Kwang-su resembles a giraffe, their relationship is also known as Tiger and Giraffe.

This happened again in Episode 84 where Lee Kwang-su and Kim Jong-kook were chosen by the opposing team to pair up together with paper handcuffs, leaving both of them stuck to each other for the rest of the episode. Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-kook Kookisy (국이지) Serengeti (세렝게티) Pronounced as 'kook-ee-ji', it was formed by combining all three of their names together by using the first syllable, 국 (Kook), 이 (Lee, pronounced ee) and 지(Ji). In Episode 86 after some loose references in previous episodes, Kim Jong-Kook overthrows the 'Kookisy' by pointing out the tiger and giraffe pairing with Lee Kwang-su and then saying that Ji Suk-jin is like an 'impala' which makes them the 'serengeti' team. Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, Song Ji-hyo Mong-easy (멍이지) Pronounced as 'mong-ee-ji', it was formed by combining 'Mong' as in Mong Ji-hyo, 'Lee' as in Kwang-soo's surname and 'Ji' as in Suk-jin's surname. They are often teamed together in many episodes and the nickname was formed especially after episode 96. Ha-ha, Lee Kwang-soo Betraying Masters (배신 마스터) Ha-ha and Lee Kwang-soo are well known to betray in races.

This nickname was formed when both of them were spies in episode 99. In episode 106, Kim Jong-kook said that he eliminate both of them first as they were constantly betraying. In episode 109 and 110, this duo made a return again. Top 10 Guest Many guests have taken part in Running Man.

The following is a compilation of guests and the number of time they have been on the show. With regards to guest-turned-members (Song Ji-hyo and Lizzy), only the times they were a guest are counted. So heres the Top 10. Guest Episode(s) # of Episodes Appeared # of Appearances 7, 11, 17, 35-36, 72-73, 104 8 6 4-5, 19, 40, 50-51, 104 7 5 8, 95, 104, 108 4 4 11, 21, 79, 106 4 4 8, 34, 90 3 3 9, 43, 56 3 3 43, 77, 96-97 4 3 2-3, 49 3 2 2-3, 76-77 4 2 4-5, 63-64 4 2 Cite error: tags exist, but no tag was found.

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World Meet Running Man Guest Starring: Hwang Jung Eum, Lee Hyo Ri Times Square, Seoul Broadcast Date 7/11/2010 Filming Date 6/25/2010 Rating. Comments The episode where Jae Suk honed his water gun mastery skills (and had his pants pulled down in RMs infamous scandal). This was the only episode where I thought the cast went a little too farthe insults were, I hate to say it, insulting and not always in a funny way.

Besides the last bully like challenge the episode was fun. Unfortunately there is the large black hole at the end that keeps me hoping that we never enter that territory again – just my opinion. While I do not blame the cast I think this challenge was a little too mean for variety. Lesson learned. Monday Couple Moments: Gary logs back in after Ji Hyo explains that they have to be next to each other- it is Monday after all Comments I thoroughly enjoyed the return to the games that made the early episodes of Running Man super addicting.

Punishments, running balls, and the 1 vs. X game have made a come back as of late. The return to the roots of RM is welcome, due to the many format changes these games have not been played for some time.

The Running Man cast working together was another highlight of this episode, any time they can combine their deviously trained minds into a team of awesomeness is pure viewing pleasure. Catch the Snake Guest Starring: Choi Ji Woo, Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Gi Kwang, Lee Jong Hyun, Simon-D Broadcast Date 1/6/2013 Filming Date Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary is the only cast member to chose Ji Hyo’s team. He announces that 2013 is the year the Monday couple starts over- a declaration complete with a couple wave. Later Gary turns into Gary guard for Ji Hyo. Comments This was one funny episode. Loved the teaming of the Monday Couple and the idol Busan F4 (okay, I know they are not all from Busan but come on- sounds better right?).

Gary and his hip hop wig wearing rhyming is not to be missed. Ultimately hilarious, hitting all of the Running Man sweet spots. Protect the Year End Bonus Guest Starring: Park Shin Yang, Uhm Ji Won Broadcast Date 1/13/2013 Filming Date Rating. Comments This episode had some moments of comic genius- but apart from those slices of hilarity the games seemed to drag on. Maybe it was because of the guests- maybe it was because of the games. Who knows- all I know is this episode was okay but far from Running Man greatness (yet I may or may not have watched Gwang Soo and Sung hoon’s race fifteen times already). Singers, Spy vs.

Spy Guest Starring: Hwang Jung Min, Hyuna, Park Sung Woong Asiana Town, Seoul Broadcast Date 2/10/2013 Filming Date 1/21/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Ji Hyo cannot help but giggle when she looks at Gary. Comments An episode full of twists and turns- in a good way.

Seven cases need to be delivered to our Boss (Maknae FD of course) and the cases jump between teams faster than a hot potato. Jae Suk and Gwang Soo are comedy gold in this episode as dumb and dumber, perfect representatives of the confusion that beset many watching the spy game that ensued. A hilarious episode with a not to be missed ending. Secret of the Nine Swords Part 1- Face your fears Guest Starring: Han Hye Jin, Lee Dong Wook Macau Broadcast Date 2/17/2013 Filming Date 2/3/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: The Monday couple hilariously browse engagement rings.

Comments Yikes! Kudos to the entire cast, this episode made me respect the nine people that actually faced the height filled challenges. The guest stars are seasoned in variety, making this episode very easy to watch. Love the challenges, love the international travel. Especially love the self proclaimed Prince of Asia. Secret of the Nine Swords Part 2 Guest Starring: Han Hye Jin, Lee Dong Wook Hanoi, Vietnam Broadcast Date 2/24/2013 Filming Date 2/4/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Gary confronts Ji Hyo during the cell phone bomb game, they reach a maybe conclusion Comments Jackie Chan! Jackie freaking Chan! Casio fx 991es online. Perhaps I am over excited due to watching a ton of Hong Kong movies with my brother or perhaps I just love me a good Running Man episode. Regardless this was a fun one.

Not perfect but definitely entertaining. Origin of the Golden Daggers Guest Starring: Han Hye Jin, Lee Dong Wook Hoa Lu, Vietnam Broadcast 3/10/2013 Filming Date 2/5/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: MC plays the peporo game, Suk Jin wonders out loud how they have not yet dated, Ji Hyo calls Gary handsome. In other words- MC fan nirvana!

Comments This was the best episode in recent memory. The cast and the guests had awesome chemistry while the games were well thought out and did not drag on for too long. Surprising me (I usually hate the princess game premise) I laughed nonstop through this one. Highly recommend. Capture the flag Guest Starring: Kim Su-ro, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Jong-hyun, Lee Jong-suk, Min Hyo-rin Incheon Broadcast 3/24/2013 Filming Date 3/18/2013 Rating. Comments The cast chemistry was spot on for this episode.

Highlights include the unlucky trio of HaHa, Gwang Soo, and Suk Jin having to decide which one of them is the Candy Girl and which one plays the boyfriend and the subsequent love match facing off in the challenges. Sound hilarious?

Body gags were also plenty in this episode, which can be good or bad for RM depending on the execution. I am happy to say this episode did slapstick hilariously. Rage Virus Ecoplex Broadcast Date 4/7/13 Filming Date 3/25/13 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary expresses his jealousy over a note Jin-woon wrote Ji Hyo Comments This episode gives us an epic face off between the cast members of two well known variety shows.

A little disappointed at the outcome (mostly because of my incessant fandom) but loving the challenges between the two uber active shows. Traitors Club versus the world Guest Starring: Kim Sang kyung, Uhm Jung hwa Weolsung Atomic Energy Information Center Broadcast Date 5/19/2013 Filming Date 5/6/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Ji Hyo completes a challenge, Gary hears I love you Comments Loved the spotlight on Running Man’s underdogs.

To add to the unlikely focus of this episode we witnessed a cast of bickering detectives that should have just worked together from the get go- fortunately for our betrayers their non existent teamwork played into the overall plot of betrayal. Fun in the best way. Would have been a five star episode if not for the game’s lack of focus. Flower Boy Athletic Championship Guest Starring: Kim Soo hyun, Lee Hyun woo Sogang University Broadcast Date 5/26/2013 Filming Date 5/13/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary solidifies his place as Ji Hyo’s protector among the cast- plus they adorably play hat switcheroo Comments Best of the best, cast chemistry was spot on and so were the guests (flower boys or not).

Loved the acupuncture mat race, loved the moment we witnessed crab Kwang Soo only to be interrupted by the tiger throwing Harroro around. Golden Running Man moments indeed. Jumanji Eating Race Guest Starring: Jeong Jun ha, So Yi hyun Gapyeong Gymnasium Broadcast Date 6/2/2013 Filming Date 5/27/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary supports Ji Hyo as she descends slippery stairs- Haha feels like a third wheel Comments A strange concept made all that much stranger by the guests- a comedian and an actress.

Parts of this episode dragged on (PDs, I know you meant well with the YJS- JSJ- JJH trio but this seriously became a broken comedy routine) while others were laugh out loud funny (the car challenge for example). Not perfect, not terrible, and pretty entertaining if you can forgive some of the games tendency to drag on. Nine Tailed Fox Race Guest Starring: Kim Soo Mi, Kim Sook, Kwon Ri Se, Park So Hyun, Song Eun Ee National Folk Museum of Korea Broadcast Date 6/9/2013 Filming Date 5/14/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Gary is captivated by Ji Hyo’s beauty during the opening segment Comments The set caught fire. What a big bang of an opening. The guest stars were spunky and fun, my only complaint is that the premise itself- collect nine tails- seemed to be unevenly advantageous to a few (and the eliminations seemed too easy). Highlight of this episode was LKS, he was on every team at one time or another. Running Man Avengers Guest Starring: Chansung & Taecyeon (2PM), Jung Du Hong, Choo Sung Hoon SQUARE1 Broadcast Date 6/16/2013 Filming Date 6/3/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Ji Hyo suprises Gary with a rendition of a LeeSsang song. The two run hand in hand as they jump teams. Comments I am a comic book dork so my opinion is biased- this episode was freaking awesome! My only beef was how stacked the odds were given the challenge. But given the last scene in this episode it all makes sense, at least for the next time we visit this premise. Grim Reaper Surveillance Chase Guest Starring: Han Hyo joo, Jung Woo sung, Junho SBS Broadcasting Center Broadcast Date 6/23/2013 Filming Date 6/10/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: The couple reminisce about their early days, complete with a LeeSsang song. Heartfelt and like a Christmas present for Monday Couple fans everywhere. Comments One of the best episodes to date, and I do not say that lightly.

Monday couple was spot on, the cast had great interactions that brought forth their characters and Park Ji Sung (as always) made a memorable appearance. 2013 Asian Dream Cup Guest Starring: Park Ji Sung, Sulli, Patrice Evra Hongkou Football Stadium, Shanghai Broadcast Date 7/14/2013 Filming Date 6/23/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Ji Hyo becomes Gary’s “slave”. Gary forces her to confess that she likes him five times in a packed airport. She begrudgingly confesses “I want Kang Gary” Comments Another stellar episode.

I am convinced that Park Ji Sung is in the top three best guests of all time. Patrice Evra’s interactions with the cast were also hilarious, he seemed to get their brand of humor immediately. High School Horror Special Guest Starring: Suzy Incheon National University Broadcast Date 7/21/2013 Filming Date 7/1/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary calls Ji Hyo cute when she acts as the referee for the water game. Comments Loved the games, especially the return of the name tag race. Shinhwa proved they still have fight by giving the members of Running Man a run for their money (literally).

Idol King Challenge Guest Starring: Chansung (2PM), Da-som (Sistar), Hyo-rin (Sistar), Jung Eun-ji (A Pink), L (Infinite), Lee Gi-kwang (Beast), Lee Joon (MBLAQ), Min-ah (Girl’s Day), Seung-ho (MBLAQ), Son Na-eun (A Pink), Sung-kyu (Infinite), Wooyoung (2PM), Yoon Doo-joon (Beast), Yu-ra (Girl’s Day) Old Cheongju Tobacco Factory Broadcast Date 9/8/2013 Filming Date 8/26/2013 Rating. Monday Couple moments: Gary and Ji Hyo play Mom and Dad to Kwang Soo, Haha, and Ah In with plenty of cute joking included. Comments Wow, Ah In is really different on variety as opposed to how I would have imagined him. This episode was okay, we have seen the inheritance game before so it was nothing new per se. Even though the games were not necessarily new, they were still fun – just not mega funny awesome still laughing fun. My verdict- okay, just okay. Fan-girl Challenge Guest Starring: No guests Wabu Middle School Broadcast Date 9/29/2013 Filming Date 9/16/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple moments: Gary and Ji Hyo go furniture shopping, Gary sits on Ji Hyo’s lap in order to read the clue Comments History in the making (once you see the end, you will know what I mean), this episode was a nice bit of variety (pun intended). It was great to see Kwang Soo’s Dad, and even better to see the cast picking on Kwang Soo and then stopping once they realized Dad was watching. I am still laughing! Heirs- Inheritance Challenge Guest Starring: Park Shin Hye, Kim Woo Bin, Choi Jin Hyuk SBS Broadcasting Center Broadcast Date 10/6/2013 Filming Date 10/1/2013 Rating.

Monday Couple moments: Gary tries to help out Ji Hyo during the spoon game Comments Fun, but the games seemed heavily in favor of one team (I mean, come on, of course everyone will give their autographs to Yoo Jae Suk). The guests, who were promoting the super buzzed about drama Heirs, were fun (though for some reason I kind of felt like Shin Hye was unusually annoying – normally I am a fan of hers). So-so is my final verdict. Juvenile Delinquent Challenge Guest Starring: Chung Jung Myung, Kim Min Jung National Museum of Korean Contemporary History Broadcast Date Filming Date 9/17/2013 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: The Monday Couple get some cuddle time in while playing dodge ball Comments EXO loses and Ryu Hyun Jin is given an adorable turtle squirt gun.

Will he be able to oust the other members before dinner is served? Well, I do, and anyone else that has watched this entertaining episode.

Super Powers Baseball the Sequel Guest Starring: Ryu Hyun Jin, Suzy, Lee Byung Kyu, Kim Hyun Soo, Shin Kyung Hun Namyangju Baseball Park Broadcast Date Filming Date  & Rating. Monday Couple Moments: The Monday Couple is a team. A friendly citizen tells them “Just get married.

It is what we all want” Comments Another solve the riddle like challenge. The cast and guests were given a number, then challenges, then required to solve for the final number. Lee Seung Gi and Lee Kwang Soo make an awesome team- I hope to see this paring again soon. Point out the Suspect Guest Starring: Gong Yoo, Park Hee Soon POSCO Green Building Broadcast Date 12/8/2013 Filming Date  Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary announces that Monday Couple is forever- even if Ji Hyo marries she should spend Mondays at his house.

The guests were stellar, and the setup had a fresh feel despite the fact that we have been there and done that in the past (at least a version of it). Plus, how can this episode not be awesome – GARY CHRISTMAS! The Cast versus the Production Team Guest Starring: No guests Hangang Park Broadcast Date Filming Date  Rating. Comments Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork. How well can the cast of Running Man play as a team when they are facing the ultimate opponents – the production team? Pretty dang well. The cast had amazing teamwork (touching at times) during this episode.

Super endearing if I do say so myself. Great way to end 2013. New Year’s Culinary Challenge Guest Starring: Jae Kyung, John Park, Kim Kyung Ho, Lee Dong Wook, Park Soo Hong, Song Kyung Ah, Sunggyu La Cuisine, Junggu, Seoul Broadcast Date 1/5/2014 Filming Date  Rating. Comments Part 1 of the New Year’s cooking challenge finds the cast and guests scrambling around the country to find the freshest ingredients for their chosen dish. There are a lot guests here, so screen time is kind of uneven.

Love the return of the John Park / Kwang Soo dynamic. Overall, the teams are well matched and funny, but there is an overwhelming feeling that there are too many guests for this concept.

Part 2 of this challenge may prove me wrong. New Year’s Culinary Challenge Part 2 Guest Starring: Jae Kyung, John Park, Kim Kyung Ho, Lee Dong Wook, Park Soo Hong, Song Kyung Ah, Sunggyu La Cuisine, Junggu, Seoul Broadcast Date 1/12/2014 Filming Date  Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary cock blocks Lee Jong Suk to no end, all while being entirely clueless to the secret couple.

Comments A secret romance is the name of the game as the cast and guests have to compete in a series of challenges in order to receive clues on who the secret couple is. Will the secret couple win or will the rest of the cast figure it out in time?

I really liked this episode for a few reasons – the cast was spot on and the comedy was outstanding. The guests were kind of quiet, which let the cast shine even more. I laughed and laughed again.

Irene the Fan Chooses the Games Guest Starring: Do Hee, Si Wan, Yeo Jin Goo SBS Production Center Broadcast Date 1/26/2014 Filming Date 1/6/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary is jealous of Si Wan and Kim Jong Kook. Comments Irene, a fan from Hong Kong, has setup an entertaining challenge for Running Man. The cast and guests follow her challenges, based on a Hong Kong board/chess game, and race for the win.

The cast is in top form during the episode while the guests are pretty entertaining. Fated Couple: Astrology Edition Guest Starring: Jo Min Su, Moon So Ri, Uhm Jung Hwa SBS Broadcasting Center Broadcast Date 2/2/2014 Filming Date 1/20/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Their destiny cannot be denied.

Comments With the New Year the cast and guests have their fortunes read. They have to pick up on clues from their fortune telling experience to find out who is the most compatible with whom. As usual, hilarity ensues. Another look at how well versed the cast has become in games like this – which can be a bad thing. Winter Olympics Special Guest Starring: Baro, Kang Ye Won, Park Seo Joon, Se In Guk, Son Ho Joon Minjok Muyewon Broadcast Date 2/9/2014 Filming Date 1/27/2014 Rating. Comments The cast sans Jong Kook face off against Jong Kook and guests during the 2014 winter Olympics challenge.

The goal is train for the Olympics – and a possible visit to Sochi. Of course this is variety, so umI will let you reach your own conclusions about the possibility of a Sochi trip. Overall it was fun, entertaining, but not exactly a golden best of the best episode. You Who Came from the Stars Special Guest Starring: None Gwacheon National Science Museum Broadcast Date 2/16/2014 Filming Date 2/4/2014 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Gary meets his rival in love in the form of a University student. Comments Episode 178 introduced viewers to the challenge – construct a boat and cross the Han River. Ep 178 was epic in terms of teamwork. Ep 187 took the same approach, but shook it up a bit by giving each cast member two university students as helpers.

Still inspirational, and very fun. Loved the cast members recruiting the students, that bit took the cake for me. Australia: Find the Lost Treasure Part 1 Guest Starring: Kim Woo Bin, Rain Palm Beach, Australia Broadcast Date 3/9/2014 Filming Date 2/23/2014 Rating. Comments The cast and guests fly to Australia and take part in a challenge that involves a lot of fancy toys. No – seriously.

Think 4 wheelers and boats and helicopters and jeeps and.I would love to see what this special did to Running Man’s budget. Funny, but I could not help but feel like the episode could have been better if the challenges had been less about cramming in locations and toys and more about funny challenges. Still liked it though. Australia: Find the Lost Treasure Part 2 Guest Starring: Kim Woo Bin, Rain Melbourne / Victoria, Australia Broadcast Date 3/16/2014 Filming Date 2/24/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary tries to hold Ji Hyo back while Rain drags her away – literally.

Comments The adventure down under (why does that sound naughty) continues as the cast and guests race to find the treasure. Certain elements of this challenge had to be changed due to the intense attention that the filming encountered (which is not a first for RM- they have had to ad hoc change things before due to fan pandemonium). The change in plans did leave something to be desired as far as the games concept, but was completely understandable. Drama team vs. Variety team Guest Starring: Gong Hyung Jin, Kang Ha Neul, Kim Ji Seok, Kwon Hae Hyo, Ku Hye Sun, Lee Sang Yoon, Seungri Seoul Metropolitan Fire Academy Broadcast Date 3/23/2014 Filming Date 3/10/2014 Rating.

Comments Team Running Man faces off against the cast of the new SBS weekend drama Angel Eyes. Essentially this challenge equates to an SBS Drama team versus an SBS variety team. Will Running Man win against the actors? This episode was another example of what can go wrong and what can go extremely right regarding the teamwork of the cast of Running Man. The 63 building challenge was especially hilarious where the cast’s teamwork was concerned. Running Hills: Australia Gold Rush Challenge Guest Starring: Ran, Kim Woo Bin Sovereign Hill, Australia Broadcast Date 3/30/2014 Filming Date 2/25/2014 Rating.

Comments The last part of the Australia three party challenge, episode 191 has the cast plus guests running around Sovereign Hil (think living history attraction) in an effort to win a bunch o’ money. This episode had plenty of twists and turns as far as the challenge is concerned. I was happy to see some name tag ripping, even if it felt like it was inevitable one of the guests would win. Race around Korea: Time to go camping Guest Starring: Kim Dong Jun, Kim Jung Nan, Kim Min Jong, Lee Sang Hwa, Lim Ju Hwan, Oh Man Seok, Ryu Seong Soo Ttangkkeunt Auto Camp Broadcast Date 4/6/2014 Filming Date 3/17/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary remarks that Ji Hyo is better now that she stopped drinking and smoking.

Comments The challenge involves a lot of rushed travel with a final camping destination. The cast and guests were funny, but this is one occasion where I feel like I am suffering from guest overdose. Mafia Game Part 1 Guest Starring: Kim Dong Jun, Kim Jung Nan, Kim Min Jong, Lee Sang Hwa, Lim Ju Hwan, Oh Man Seok, Ryu Seong Soo Haenam Gun, Jeollanam-do Broadcast Date 4/13/2014 Filming Date 3/17/2014- 3/18/2014 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Gary is jealous of Ji Hyo and Dong Jun Comments There are mafia members in the cast / guest’s midst and it is anyone’s guess who exactly is a criminal. Better than the first part of this three part series of episodes but still a heck of a lot of guests without a really solid premise or challenge. I laughed, but I still felt like there was a lack of direction. Mafia Game Part 2 Guest Starring: Kim Dong Jun, Kim Jung Nan, Kim Min Jong, Lee Sang Hwa, Lim Ju Hwan, Oh Man Seok, Ryu Seong Soo Ttangkkeunt Auto Camp Broadcast Date 5/4/2014 Filming Date 3/18/2014 Rating.

Comments The cast takes on the challenges that have been eating away at them for four years. Because this is Running Man the cast does not just watch flash backs and comment – instead they time travel back to the individual challenges and try their luck a second time. The challenges revisited are the 1 st superpowers episode, the Sherlock Holmes episode, and 2 Yoomes Bond specials (the first one and the jail episode). I really love this episode, but I realize I love it because I am a long time viewer.

Objectively this is not the episode to show a newbie. For fans this is golden. I would give the episode five stars for sheer happiness as a fan, but I need to temper that with the fact that a newbie would be confused- plus all three challenges shown previously took up one episode each.

In other words – this was rushed if you consider the challenges. 1 st Running Man Student Ddakji Challenge Guest Starring: None Jamsil Student’s Stadium Broadcast Date 5/25/2014 Filming Date 5/19/2014 Rating. Comments The cast is sent out and about to find university students to take part in the 1 st Ddakji championships. Hilarity ensues as each cast member visits a different university on a recruiting drive. The Ddakji game took up about 66% of the episode. I love the message of these episodes (the teamwork, seeing the students work together) but I have to admit the Ddakji game was a bit long for my attention span. I still laughed and cheered at the unexpected outcome.

Rock of Love Challenge Guest Starring: Choi Hee, Ha Yeon Soo, Han Hye Jin, Jin Se Yeon, Minah, Narsha, Park Seo Joon Seoul Broadcast Date 6/1/2014 Filming Date 5/20/2014 Rating. Monday couple moments: Gary burns with jealousy as Ji Hyo plays the poporo game with Seo Joon. Comments The cast and their “love partners” are tasked with competing in several challenges, the endgame is to have the strongest rock (at the end each team tries to destroy another team’s rock with their own). Part science (well, more like semi-scientific musings), part dumb luck, and a whole lot of fun.

2014 Asian Dream Cup Training Guest Starring: Park Ji Sung, Baro, Kim Dong Jun, Lee Changmin, Lee Kikwang, Lee Minhyuk, Yoseob, Doojoon, Seol Ki Hyun Homeplus Cheongna Store Broadcast Date 6/8/2014 Filming Date 5/26/2014 Rating. Comments The cast plays in the Asian Dream Cup and they do not fail to live up to the precedence they set for themselves.

As this is Running Man’s 200 th episode the cast all have challenges they must complete during the Dream Cup, if they fail they face an extreme punishment. Everyone gets a second chance at a safari – with more challenges they must complete (hint, they are more like punishment) in order to avoid the most insane punishment in Running Man history. Love this episode.

Hilarious and extremely watchable. City Idol versus Country Idol Guest Starring: Bora, Chansung, Hoya, Jin Young, Min Hyuk, Minho, Sunggyu Ganghwado Broadcast Date 6/22/2014 Filming Date 5/13/2014 Rating.

Comments I loved the final obstacle course, mostly because it fulfilled my need to see a really ridiculous course to determine the winner. As the idols battled the running man team it became obvious who the real winners would be, so to a degree this episode was predictable early on. Still fun, just not so amazing I want to re-watch it (at least right now, talk to me in six months) Star Race: Quiz Challenge Guest Starring: Baek Sung Hyun, Cha Yu Ram, Fabien, Heo Kyung Hwan, Ji Sung, Ju Ji Hoon, Sam Otswiri, Naeun, Bomi BlueOne Water Park (Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk do) Broadcast Date 6/29/2014 Filming Date 6/16/2014 Rating. Comments The cast and guests take part in a mad dash to win favor with this episodes MC (Yoo Jae Suk, who is not on a team for this episode) while preparing for the final quiz show. This episode was heavily edited (in that at the beginning the teams were together already and a lot of the quiz eliminations were not shown). I understand that with this many guests it is hard to show a lot of what is happening but I really felt that the editing was a detriment to the overall feel of the episode.

Lost Memories, Secret Missions Guest Starring: Baek Sung Hyun, Cha Yu Ram, Fabien, Heo Kyung Hwan, Ji Sung, Ju Ji Hoon, Sam Otswiri, Naeun, Bomi Hwasan Elementary School Broadcast Date 7/6/2014 Filming Date 6/17/2014 Rating. Comments I honestly think I liked this episode more than I should. Objectively it wasn’t anything amazing- the games were okay and the secret mission was not groundbreaking. Yet the way the secret mission played out was refreshing, in that no one seemed to take note when they should have (come on cast, you have been down this road a dozen plus times before!). I guess I liked it because it felt genuine. And it was pretty funny to boot. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Guest Starring: Ryu Seung Soo Petite France, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do Broadcast Date 7/13/2014 Filming Date 6/30/2014 Rating.

Monday Couple Moments: Gary and Snow White- a fate that is so cruel. Comments Ji Hyo is a reluctant Snow White as the cast plus guest chase after the secret to awake the poisoned princess. There is so much I love about this episode- the supernatural spin (which is usually pretty funny), the guest star (who is always a hoot) and basic elements such as the cast interactions. Golden in my books.

Struggling College Student Rent Challenge Guest Starring: Baek Ji Young, Fei, Hong Jin Young, Kang Seung Hyun, Lee Guk Joo Book & Book Distribution Center, Ilsangdong gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi do Broadcast Date 7/20/2014 Filming Date 7/7/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary and Ji Hyo come clean about how they have felt in the past and have a mini date. Comments The challenge- gather puzzle pieces to form a world map by taking part in challenges at different restaurants (featuring cuisine from different corners of the globe). The final challenge is a fusion cuisine cook off. Joo Won was so quiet but dedicated while Seok Cheon had a lot of attention called to him due to his sexuality during this episode.

The episode was funny, and the Monday Couple bits were amazing for a starving shipper. At least one of the stars I give this episode is based on the Monday Couple moments alone. A Friend of Mine Guest Starring: Heechul, Kim Je Dong, Lee Soyeon, Nam Heesuk, Park Soohong Nongshim Theme Park Broadcast Date 8/3/2014 Filming Date 7/21/2014 Rating. Comments The cast (minus Kwang Soo) have to choose between two hallyu stars – once they have made their choice they compete on the star’s team. I love the cast dynamic in this episode, which really shone because there was only one guest star. Games were fun and the banter was to die for. New Idols versus Original Idols versus Running Idols Guest Starring: Chun Myunghoon, Danny Ahn, Eun Jiwon, Kai, Moon Heejoon, Sehun, Soyou, Taemin Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do Broadcast Date 8/17/2014 Filming Date 7/29/2014 Rating.

Monday couple moments: Gary shows his jealousy when Heejoon compliments (and wrestles) with Ji Hyo Comments First generation idols appear alongside currently performing idols as they meet the Running idols- and have to compete to figure out the mystery of the triangle. The guest stars, specifically the first generation idols (which are seasoned in the world of variety) were a hoot. They kind of stole the show from the newer idols, but it would be hard to keep up with the likes of Heejoon and Jiwon. This episode was well paced, with great banter and interesting games.

A contender for one of the top fifteen (maybe top ten) episodes of 2014. The Ultimate Alkkagi Challenge Guest Starring: Choi Bukyung, Kim Hwan, Kim Wonhyo, Lee Hyejeong, Seolhyun, Wooyoung, Yook Jookwan SBS Prism Tower Broadcast Date 8/24/2014 Filming Date 8/4/2014 Rating. Comments The cast go celebrity hunting as they try to find the perfect teammate to join up with for an ultimate Alkkagi challenge. The first half of this episode is laugh out loud funny as the cast embarks on a recruiting mission. The latter half veers towards boredom as they play Alkkagi together. Even with an awesome crowd the sheer length of the game kills it.

At least for me. Theme Park Challenge Part 1: The Math Guest Starring: Ailee, Im Seulong, Ji Changwook, Kim Taewoo, Lee Sungjae, Skull, Song Eunyi Incheon Broadcast Date 8/31/2014 Filming Date 8/11/2014 Rating.

Comments A math challenge faces our cast and guests as they are faced with insane tasks revolving around theme park rides. As the cast and guests complete their challenges they receive numbers and functions, with an end goal of calculating zero.

I really enjoyed this episode. While the number of guests made the segments fragmented each challenge (and the duo completing it) were entertaining. I am eager to see part two. Theme Park Challenge Part 2: The Losers Guest Starring: Ailee, Im Seulong, Ji Changwook, Kim Taewoo, Lee Sungjae, Skull, Song Eunyi Leofoo Village Theme Park, Taiwan Broadcast Date 9/7/2014 Filming Date 8/11/2014 Rating. Comments Five actresses known for playing evil/tough characters appear on the show; their mission is to figure out which male cast member is the second generation heir. The actresses (plus Ji Hyo) are paired up with a male cast member, if they win challenges they have the ability to swap out who is partnered with who in the final name tag race.

I seriously loved this episode – the high maintenance actresses and the frustration they caused was hilarious while the final name tag challenge was well played and exciting. R(unning Man) Pop Star Audition Guest Starring: Krystal, Rain, Park Young gyu, Kim Kibang, Alex Broadcast Date 9/28/2014 Filming Date 9/1/2014 Rating. Comments The cast of the drama My Lovely Girl guest star in an audition based race. Cast members are voted off of teams, chosen if their team loses a challenge. This episode was really difficult to rate because it had one of the best 15 minutes of Running Man I have seen all year (look towards the third portion of this episode – let’s just say the final audition piece is golden). Yet the rest of the episode was pretty predictable (in the guest’s favor) and the guests were not so amazing they left a huge impression. So basically – I am giving this 4 stars and at least 1 of them are because of my new favorite girl group DNA.

In-Laws Challenge Guest Starring: Shin Min Ah, Jo Jung Suk Korean Job World Broadcast Date 10/5/2014 Filming Date 9/23/2014 Rating. Monday Couple Moments: Gary forsakes Ji Hyo, but jealousy appears Comments Two families joined together due to marriage are forced to take part in games – all to get to the cut throat challenge of the in laws. Shin Min Ah is adorable, as always. This was a good episode in terms of guest / cast interactions – with only two guest stars it was not overwhelmed by others but not so focused on the cast members it became irrelevant to even consider the guests.

In a way this episode kind of reminded me of old Running Man, though I have yet to really pinpoint exactly why (pacing maybe?!) Lost Super Powers Guest Starring: No guests Some Sevit, Banpo-dong, Seochugu, Seoul Broadcast Date Filming Date 9/29/2014 Rating. Comments Seven super heroes awake from a cryogenic state – too bad they are sans super powers. Our super heroes have to take part in several missions to regain their lost powers and defeat the anti-hero once and for all. This episode was okay, just okay. It was disappointing that the heroes did not have a chance to actually use their powers.

I get that the name of the game was teamworkbut when it comes to Running Man the most powerful teamwork can be displayed simply (like the Han River challenges, for example). Upper neighborhood gang vs Lower neighborhood gang Guest Starring: Jo Jin Woong, Kim Sung Kyung, Oh Sang Jin Broadcast Date Filming Date 10/7/2014 Rating.

Comments Something strange is going on when the Running Man cast and their guests get together to put on an orchestra performance. A villain seems to be in the midst of the orchestra as people start getting outed mysteriously. First I have to say I loved the ending to this episode.

Second, Kim Ji Hoon was a guest star so I am completely and totally biased towards this episode. I would give it four stars, but I think one star is for Kim Ji Hoon alone so I will try to keep it conservative. White Knight / Black Knight Guest Starring: Han Sangjin, Han Yeseul, Joo Sangwook, Jung Gyuwoon, Wang Jihye Broadcast Date 11/2/2014 Filming Date Rating. Comments The cast of the upcoming drama Birth of a Beauty join the Running Man cast in a challenge to discern who is a white knight and who is a black knight. The goal is to have all of the white knights on one team – then the white knight team wins (which means the black knights have every reason to stop this from happening). The guests were good fun but I felt like the challenges left some things to be desired. The Final Couple Race Guest Starring: KangNam, Kim Minkyo, Park Soohong, Song Jaerim, Jang Dongmin Nodeulseom Island Broadcast Date 11/9/2014 Filming Date Rating.

Monday couple moments: Gary and Ji Hyo make an adorable alien couple. Comments Mt Jiri must be a good luck charm for Running Man, because this was another amazing episode. The cast are aliens and their task is to get back to their home planet.

They are faced with several puzzles and a hilarious name tag challenge in order to “phone home” and get off the third rock from the sun. I loved this episode because it was a prime example of why the Running Man cast are so good together – and so funny. The Life of a Salary(wo)man Guest Starring: No guests Broadcast Date Filming Date Rating. Monday couple moments: The crowd tells it like it is- Kang Gary, Kang Gary! Comments The cast pays homage to the hard working men and women by taking on a disastrous morning commute to the office, playing suck up to the boss, and acting cutthroat to win a chance at a promotion.

The commute scenes were great and the end moment was pretty dang good too. Not the best of Running Man, but certainly not the worst. Love is Extreme Couple Race Guest Starring: Han Groo, Jeon So Min, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Sung Kyung, Song Ga Yeon MTP Mall Broadcast Date 12/7/2014 Filming Date Rating. Comments Five very unique women guest star in this challenge to be extremely in loveor something like that. I liked the games (the part at the igloo where they asked what the other team was doing then apologized was gold). Guest stars were fun, but I could not help but feel like Running Man did this concept (at least at a bare bones level) better in episode 213.

Thieves in the night Guest Starring: Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Woo Bin National Museum of Korea Broadcast Date Filming Date 12/1/2014 Rating. Monday Couple moments: Ji Hyo tries to out-stare Gary via seduction Comments A mission is given out to two unlikely spies – and the rest is this episode. Difficult clues follow.

Who will be the Running Man member (or guest) to decipher what is really going on? The end game was great, the rest was ho hum (I almost would prefer they revealed the spies later in the game).

Christmas Lottery Guest Starring: Kang Hye Jung, Kim Hye Ja, Lee Chun Hee Korea Job World Broadcast Date Filming Date Rating. Comments The challenge- obtain matching cards to eliminate them from your hand, the first couple who has eliminated all of their cards wins. Lee Seo Jin was inadvertently entertaining in this episode, which is his charm. Kuddos to another X versus X game, I am seriously happy they have brought this concept back into semi-frequent rotation. Running High School: The Rookies and the Survey Guest Starring: Choi Tae Joon, Hong Jong Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, Seo Ha Joon, Seo Kang Joon SunCheon International Wetlands Center Broadcast Date 1/18/2015 Filming Date 1/5/2015 Rating.

Comments So, what do teenage girls think is the worst thing their crush could do? That is the question, and each challenge takes our teams closer to the answer. The flower boys were a little flat, but that can be expected given the fact they are rookies in the variety world. Kwang Soo partially made up for it as the team captain, and the remaining six members of the Running Man cast were uncharacteristically competitive in terms of taking the top spot from the guests. YooAmes Bond gets a helper Guest Starring: No Guests Muju Taekwondowon Broadcast Date 1/25/2015 Filming Date 1/6/2015 Rating. Comments Yooames Bond is back and this time he gets a helper. Who will be the chosen one and will the water gun win again?

I have to say that I wasn’t particularly thrilled with this episode, and at first I wasn’t sure why. Maybe it was because this is the third time around for the YooAmes Bond concept, and while it was funny the first and second times it felt like old hat. As I watched the episode I wasn’t particularly taken by the concept either. I mean, it was funny, but I think they need to hang this concept up. Best Friends Race: Gold or Friendship Guest Starring: Hong Kyung Min, Kim Ji Soo, Kim Won Jun, Miryo, Oh Hyun Kyung, Park Ji Yoon, Shin Da Eun Gwacheon National Science Museum Broadcast Date 2/1/2015 Filming Date 1/19/2015 Rating. Comments The cast call on their best friends (or close friends any way) to take part in a race towards gold. Who will end up holding the golden key when all is said and done?

I liked the end game, the key switcheroo was innovative and one of a few times lately that I have noticed how the PDs are introducing new concepts/games. The opening intro was pretty funny as well – as everyone figured out how they connected to each other. The Idol Group Members You have Never Heard Of Guest Starring: Dongwoo, Dongwon, Eric Nam, Minhyuk, N, Niel, Ryeowook, Sohyun, Sojin SBS Open Hall Broadcast Date 2/8/2015 Filming Date 1/20/2015 Rating. Comments What happens when you gather together the least popular (or known) members of idol groups for a golden bar race?

Funny, funny stuff. I am a fan of this episode – from the opening monologue letting the guests know that no one knows who in the heck they are to the cast and guest interactions during the challenges (Ryeowook was a particular favorite) this is probably my favorite episode of 2015 thus far. 2015 New Year Cooking Battle Part 1 Guest Starring: Fei, Sungryung, Shoo, Seo Woo, Taecyeon, Yoo Sun, Yeon Junghoon Broadcast Date 2/15/2015 Filming Date 2/2/2015 Rating.

Comments The New Years cooking challenge that was first undertaken in 2014 appears to now be a yearly event. I wasn’t a huge fan of the concept last year – a two part challenge where each cast member is paired up with a guest, learns a recipe from somewhere in Korea/Asia and then cooks the dish.

Professional food critics and chefs then chose the winner. I think this year is marginally improved over the last year, partially because we have some of the cast in other countries and partially because the guests are a tad bit more entertaining this year. 2015 New Year Cooking Battle Part 2 Guest Starring: Fei, Sungryung, Shoo, Seo Woo, Taecyeon, Yoo Sun, Yeon Junghoon MTP Mall Broadcast Date 2/22/2015 Filming Date 2/3/2015 Rating. Comments The New Year’s cooking challenge continues with the teams arriving in the kitchen to cook up their recipes. Who will win over the panel of chefs brought in to judge? Yet again I like this edition better than last years, but I am not sure exactly why other than the fact the guests are.well.more entertaining.

Taecyeon was hilarious and looked a bit lost, while the entire judging portion was funny. The Test of a Real Man Guest Starring: Andy, Eric, Jun Jin, Kim Dong Wan, Lee Minwoo, Shin Hyesung (Shinhwa), Dong jun, Heechul, Hyungsik, Junyoung, Kwanghee, Taeheon (ZE:A) Yeouido Hangang Park Broadcast Date 3/1/2015 Filming Date 2/17/2015 Rating. Comments So, what is this race about any way? Each Running Man member is paired up with one of the female guests (with Haha and Ji Hyo rounding out the pairings). The couples embark on a series of challenges, winning hints along the way. Seriously, these girls were hilarious. I am a bit on the fence as to how genuine Hani was, but Yerin won me over with her bizarre dance antics.

In general the challenges were funny, the guests lively, and the cast showed their best. Water Fairy Race The ARC River Culture Pavilion Guest Starring: Kim Seo Hyung, Ye Ji Won Broadcast Date 3/15/2015 Filming Date 3/2/2015 Rating. Comments Who took the rock out of the time capsule? Back at Running High a mystery is afoot as our students try to figure out why one of their rocks – a precious meteor – went missing. I can’t rate this episode too high because, well, there was a bit of it that seemed more contrived than normal.

In that it was kind of a forgone conclusion at the get go. The guests were fun and cute, but the challenge itself kind of fell flat in my opinion. Running Man Global Mission Tour SBS Tanhyeon-dong Production Center Guest Starring: Jung Ilwoo, Jung Yonghwa, Lee Hongki Broadcast Date 4/12/2015 Filming Date 3/30/2015 Rating. Comments Lee Kwang Soo just moved into a new apartment and his fellow cast members know just how to give him the best unexpected housewarming party every. Of course Kwang Soo is not expecting them, nor is he expecting the majority of what happens in this episode.

I loved the concept, perhaps because we were given a sneak peek into one of the cast member’s lives (complete with Papa Lee’s second appearance on the show)! Polar Opposites Race Guest Starring: Nichkhun, Henry, Kangnam, Amber, Park Joon Hyung Han River Broadcast Date 5/24/2015 Filming Date 5/5/2015 Rating. Comments The athletic club faces the hip hop club in this high school themed episode. The goal is to win number cards and come out with the best cards at the end.

Verbal Jint made this episode for me. If it wasn’t for him I would be far less entertained. If you like the hip hop theme, check out the best Running Man episode to nail it- ep 59 Love Vacation One Mount Water Park, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guest Starring: Do Sangwoo, Haeryung, Hwang Seungeong, Irene Kim, Park Hana, Seo HyunJin, Yeeun Broadcast Date 6/28/2015 Filming Date 6/16/2015 Rating. Comments Several keys are frozen in blocks of ice, each team competes to see their ice block placed out in the hot summer sun / in front of a space heater / in water – with the end goal of retrieving the key. Whichever team retrieves their key first and opens a locked box wins. An okay episode, in that the competitions were relevant and the dynamic of the guests plus cast funny.

Nothing spectacular, but fun. Welcome to the Game World Times Square, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Guest Starring: SNSD (Hyoyeon, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Sunny, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yoona, Yuri) Broadcast Date 7/5/2015 Filming Date 6/23/2015 Rating. Comments Girls generation appears for a set of video game based challenges, complete with a very scary final showdown.

I fully admit SNS are entertainting on variety shows, Running Man being no excpetion. I would have rated this episode higher if it didn’t feel like the PD came up with an awesome ideathat was really not well executed. A game of “If only the players got that cool thing I was thinking of!” The Queen of Early Summer BlueOne Water Park, Bodeok-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Guest Starring: Bora, Soyou, Lee Gukjoo, Seoulhyun, Yoon Bomi Broadcast Date 7/15/2015 Filming Date 7/6/2015 Rating. Comments An abandoned building, hidden survivors, and a fleet of zombies await the cast as they go head to head with a zombie apocalypse.

This episodes continues Running Man’s innovative streak and it shows. Not to be missed – big nose hyung. You will know what I am referring to once you watch hehe. Racking your brain over what other episodes a certain guest appeared in?