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Running Man

A variety show in which cast members will go to a South Korean landmark and play games there. There are several games to be played within the landmark and at least one of them has to do with the specific landmark and with running, hence the title Running Man.

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Cast & Crew See All

Yoo Jae-suk
Self
Song Ji-hyo
Self
Haha
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Times Square

88 mins

Running Man: The Beginning. The ultimate action variety show begins. In their first-ever mission, the Running Man members race through a massive shopping mall after hours. With all exits sealed, they must complete challenges to unlock a five-digit code-while avoiding capture. Who will escape first? GUESTS - Lee Hyo- ri, Hwang Jung-eum. LOCATION - Yeongdeungpo Times Square. TEAMS - Expensive team: Jaeseok, Jongguk, Kwangsoo, Joongki, Jeongeum. VS Cheap team: Seokjin, Gary, Haha, Hyori.

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Awards

  • 2015 - Baek Sang TV - Best Entertainment Program - nominated
  • 2012 - Baek Sang TV - Best Variety Performer - Female - nominated
  • 2013 - Baek Sang TV - Best Variety Performer - Female - nominated
  • 2015 - Soompi Award - Best Couple - winner

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