CONFIRMED: ‘Running Man’ Crowned as the Longest Running Korean Variety Show + Episode 566 Recap
11 years and still going strong, SBS' "Running Man" now holds the title as the longest running Korean variety show!
Running Man Officially Beats Infinite Challenge's Record
On "Running Man" Episode 566 that aired on August 15, the cast and crew of the show announced that they are now a title holder as the longest running variety show in South Korea. It was confirmed when the program aired Episode 564 and officially overtaken MBC's "Infinite Challenge."
In celebration of another impressive milestone, during the opening of the program, Producing director Jeong Cheol Min informed the cast about the good news, "The members have something to celebrate. With the previous episode broadcast, we became the longest running variety show."
Everyone was happy to hear the news. Yoo Jae Suk and Haha who were also part of "Infinite Challenge" explained, "When you look back, 'Infinite Challenge' began about two years before 'Running Man,' but there were so many weeks before where the program didn't air because of network strikes." They added that if people look at the episodes, "Running Man" has aired more.
"Does it mean that Yoo Jae Suk and Haha broke two records already?" Yang Se Chan remarked in amazement.
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Running Man Episode 566: Yoo Jae Suk Teases Kim Jong Kook if He is Dating Song Ji Hyo
On the same day broadcast, the members were challenged to do another mission. The staff give the members a chance to earn money according to their own choices so that they can spend time with their beloved parents. But, the cash prizes also come at the risk of losing cash. In addition, each member can either choose the safe option to earn their desired amount, or they can choose a more dangerous option for a higher deal that also has the chance of losing the money.
But before the challenge begins, the cast first had their introduction and made some short discussions about themselves and the previous activities that they keep themselves occupied.
The center of attention during that time were Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo. The members brought the topic about the latest YouTube vlog of Jong Kook where Song Ji Hyo was his guest.
Kim Jong Kook explained that he and Song Ji Hyo already decided before to make a video together. And while he was talking, Jeon So Min saw that Kim Jong Kook's ears suddenly turned red.
On the other hand, Yoo Jae Suk started to tease the two by saying, "Yes, it's okay for Ji Hyo to appear on your vlog, but what surprised me was that the two of you look comfortable together."
The atmosphere started to become chaotic but interesting. Yang Se Chan asked, "Did you go home after filming the video? Did you have a good sleep?" Haha laughed and said, "Why are you guys mad? Are you two dating?"
The teasing continued and the members except Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo were very happy and satisfied about what's going on during that time.
Meanwhile, as the "Running Man" cast starts the mission and the race progresses, everything gets complicated. But in the end, Song JiHyo, Yoo Jae Suk, and Kim Jong Kook won the challenge.
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Written by Shai Collins.
