Running Man
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Running Man

"Don't Walk, Run!"

8.2
Yr 2010
Rt 85m
Status Returning Series
Comedy Reality
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Overview

These days, as variety shows are gradually disappearing, this is one of Korea’s representative variety shows that has been responsible for Sunday evenings for over 10 years. This program features numerous stars and members going around various places, playing games, and completing missions. In particular, among the many fun elements of variety shows, this one focuses solely on laughter. Open your eyes! Big fun is coming in! Open your mouth! Big laughter is coming in! Open your heart! Useful lessons are coming in!

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Where to Watch

Kocowa Amazon Channel
US
Rakuten Viki
US • CA
OnDemandKorea
US
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Kocowa
CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

Running Man has anchored South Korean Sunday evenings since 2010. By pairing comedians like Yoo Jae-suk with shifting guest stars, the program sustains a high-energy format centered on competitive games and physical missions. The series distinguishes itself from other reality television by stripping away complex narratives in favor of pure, direct comedy.

The show succeeds through the established rapport of its recurring members as they navigate locations and tasks designed for maximum absurdity. While other variety shows carry themes of personal growth or scripted drama, this production remains focused on the primary objective of generating laughter. It persists as a rare fixture in the genre because it maintains this commitment to lighthearted competition decade after decade.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 12
Longest run 819 eps
Yoo Jae-suk
Yoo Jae-suk
as Main Host
819 episodes
Jee Seok-jin
Jee Seok-jin
as Self
819 episodes
Kim Jong-kook
Kim Jong-kook
as Self
819 episodes
Haha
Haha
as Self
819 episodes
Song Ji-hyo
Song Ji-hyo
as Self
819 episodes
Yang Se-chan
Yang Se-chan
as Self
819 episodes
Ji Ye-eun
Ji Ye-eun
as Self
819 episodes
Jeon So-min
Jeon So-min
as Self – Former Member
819 episodes
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Lee Kwang-soo as Self – Former Member 819 episodes Kang Gary as Self – Former Member 819 episodes Song Joong-ki as Self – Former Member 819 episodes Park Soo-young as Self – Former Member 819 episodes Kim Kwang-kyu 7 episodes DAESUNG 6 episodes Kwon Yu-ri 6 episodes Jung Yong-hwa as Self 12 episodes Suzy 9 episodes Eunhyuk 6 episodes Yoona 6 episodes Ryu Hyun-jin 6 episodes Lim Ju-hwan 7 episodes Park Soo-hong 6 episodes Hong Jin-ho as Self 8 episodes Park Ji-sung 9 episodes Kim Dong-hyun as Self 11 episodes Nichkhun Horvejkul as Self 10 episodes Hyolyn 6 episodes Hwang Chan-sung 6 episodes Lee Joon 6 episodes Seol In-a as Self 7 episodes Goo Ha-ra as Self 6 episodes Cha Tae-hyun 8 episodes Soyou 6 episodes Lee Chun-hee as Self 7 episodes Lee Da-hee as Self 12 episodes Jinyoung 7 episodes Kim Ji-min 7 episodes Jang Do-yeon 6 episodes Lee Sang-yeob as Self 18 episodes CHAEYOUNG as Self 6 episodes NAYEON as Self 6 episodes JEONGYEON as Self 7 episodes MOMO as Self 6 episodes SANA as Self 6 episodes JIHYO as Self 6 episodes MINA as Self 6 episodes TZUYU as Self 6 episodes Kang Han-na as Self 22 episodes SEUNGRI 9 episodes Noh Sa-yeon 8 episodes Kim Seol-hyun 7 episodes Hong Jin-young as Self 19 episodes Park Cho-rong as Self 10 episodes Son Na-eun as Self 14 episodes Jung Eun-ji as Self 10 episodes Oh Ha-young as Self 11 episodes Yoo Byung-jae 6 episodes Hur Young-ji 6 episodes Jo Se-ho as Self 18 episodes Yoon Bo-mi as Self 15 episodes Ha Do-kwon 9 episodes Joo Woo-jae 9 episodes Sooyoung Choi 6 episodes SUNMI 8 episodes Cho Kyu-hyun as Self 8 episodes Kim Nam-joo 7 episodes Heo Kyung-hwan as Self 18 episodes Jang Hyuk as Self 7 episodes Kim Ah-young as Self 6 episodes Kim Dong-jun 9 episodes DAHYUN as Self 7 episodes Park Seo-jun 6 episodes Kim Woo-bin 7 episodes Choi Daniel as Self – Rental Member 36 episodes Kang Hoon as Self – Rental Member 20 episodes
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Keywords

comedian mission game race variety show
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Details

First Aired
July 11, 2010
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
85 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
215