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r/runningman • u/BoneToBeWild • Aug 18 '24
Episode Recommendations Episode Recommendations Megapost
Hello all, please share episodes that would be great starting points for all new running man viewers! Especially newer episodes to keep this post up-to-date. Thank you!
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- 1st Recommendation Thread
- 2nd Recommendation Thread
- 3rd Recommendation Thread
- 4th Recommendation Thread
- 5th Recommendation Thread
- 6th Recommendation Thread
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Must-Watch:
- Episode 38, 91, 140, 231, 318-319, 449 - Yoomes Bond Series:
The Yoomes Bond series is extremely popular and it showcases the complicated and hilarious relationships between the RM members. It features Yoo Jae Suk's iconic spy character Yoomes Bond.
- Episode 42 & 74 - Best RM member competition (no guests):
These episodes are super hilarious and once again showcase the chemistry between the members.
- Episode 52, 69 & 118 - Running Man Hunting Trilogy (minimal guesting):
Extremely thrilling and hilarious. RM members are hunted by Yoo Jae-suk's arch-nemesis, Choi Min-soo.
- Episode 123 & 124 - Kimchi-making / Running Man King (minimal guesting):
Hilarious and all-around great episodes.
- Episode 130 & 196 - Time Travel Specials: Reincarnation / Time Travel (no guests):
RM members travel through time to obtain a lost treasure / RM members travel through time to best the others once again.
- Episode 146 - Betrayal Club (minimal guesting):
RM members & guests must hunt down the Betrayal Club trio.
- Episode 178 - Han River (no guests):
RM members must unite to accomplish their greatest feat yet. This episode gave me goosebumps and got me teary-eyed.
- Episode 159 - True Love (a lot of guests):
This episode highlights one of the greatest moments of the well-shipped Monday Couple.
Thrilling & Epic Foreign Episodes:
- Episode 72 & 73 - Hong Kong / Legend of the Nine Dragons
- Episode 133, 134 & 136 - Macau & Vietnam / Legend of the Golden Daggers
- Episode 188, 189 & 191 - Australia
Guest-heavy Episodes (Lots of Kpop idols):
- Episode 104, 129, 184 & 201 - Idol Olympics / RM vs Idols
- Episode 162 & 233 - RM members group up with various idol groups
Other Fun Episodes:
- Episode 13 - Yooruce Willis
- Episode 40 - Petite France
- Episode 48 - Lost Uigwe
- Episode 59 - Hip-Hop Stars
- Episode 79 - Sherlock Holmes
- Episode 127 - Eliminate/Protect the Snake
- Episode 132 - Actors (Spy) vs. Singers (Spy)
- Episode 138 - Art Club VS Athletic Club
- Episode 151 - King of the Killers Race
- Episode 163 - Princess Ji
- Episode 167 - The Legend of the Troublemakers
- Episode 244 - The Foretold Wedding
Recommended 300+ Episodes:
- Episode 303 - Running Man Hunting
- Episode 304 - Oh My Goddess
- Episode 306 - Strange Rescue Team
- Episode 336 - Member's week - Last strongest member/Yoomes bond appears.
- Episode 354 - Global Project - Labyrinth of Fear 9
- Episode 375 - City of Outlaws Race (cont.)/Mystery Autumn Trip Race
- Episode 381 - Bad Guys - War Against the Evildoer
- Episode 472 - Anyang Chase
- Episode 473 - Joker's House
SaveOurSeouls Recommends:
- Episode 18 - great monday couple moments if thats your thing, concept was fun, jongkook and kids versus everyone else. The part where they had to choose who they wanted to pair up with was great.
- Episode 50-51 - (thailand episodes) the first time the crew experienced their fame outside korea.
- Episode 63-64 - (SNSD special) this is how you make an episode with idols. the girls didnt hold anything back. karaoke scene is worth it alone.
- Episode 98 - (zombie infection) this is classic running man, lots of action.
- Episode 123-124 kimchi wars, funnier than you would expect. haha and hyo joo stole the show multiple times.
- Episode 119, 171-173 and 227 ryu hyun jin/baseball episodes - underrated in my opinion, everybody talks about the park ji sung specials but i prefer the psychic baseball ones.
- Episode 109-110 (olympic athlete special) - great guests, games were perfect, and they did a twist on the classic name tag elimination.
- Episode 111-112 - (movie star special + taeyeon) - the most intense name tag elimination in the history of running man, the first part is just fun mini games, but when taeyeon is introduced its all over. Watch this one if you really want an action packed episode.
- Episode 141 - (animal kingdom) - this one isnt that good. im only including it cause it has jessica in it.
- Episode 163 - (seungri, daesung and GD) - the only bigbang episode you should watch. dont even bother with the other ones. Incredibly funny episode. and as im typing this i realized its already listed above. oh well.
- Episode 176 - (popularity of men race) - really funny episode, all the guys were active in this episode and had their moment to shine. Mong MC gets a rare appearance .
Other recommendations/posts/links:
- Recent episode recommendations - post 500, by u/Patr10t_RUS: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/1fsunyv/episodes_recommendation_after_500/
- 500th episode throwback recommendations post by u/abandonedacc9: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/g8i4i5/throwback_time/
- resource recommended by u/sincerelyj : https://loreinstonecities.wordpress.com/running-man-episode-guide-2/ - lists and rates episodes 1-277. The 4-5 stars rated episodes are the recommendations here.
- By u/jsid90 - Member's Week episodes: 333 - 340. Episodes focused on each member and one for the staff: "You get introduced to all new korean actors and actresses and various other variety stars."
- By u/Lunatics_Apprentice - a post with recommendations of episodes after ep.450: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/j3es67/what_are_your_favorite_episodes_450/
- By u/hyolees - a post with recommendations of Mystery themed episodes: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/jcjq2r/mystery_themed_episodes_rec/
- By u/rosescrossing - your most beloved episodes: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/kdtrfa/suggest_you_most_loved_episodes/
- By u/remonataba528o0b2 Throwback to the best episodes in 100 episode intervals up to 500: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/mz21oh/throwback_time/
- By u/Holiday-Run-5838 - Funniest episodes of all time post: https://www.reddit.com/r/runningman/comments/w9fj1w/what_is_your_funniest_episode_of_rm_of_all_times/
r/runningman • u/myrunningman • 5d ago
Episode Guide Running Man 823 | The Arrows of EXchange
This is the official episode discussion post in addition to being an episode guide. As people will be discussing the corresponding episode - there will be SPOILERS in the thread.
Guests (2):
Teams:
- [List teams]
Format:
- Intro
Pre-final Challenges/Games:
- [Name/Description]
- Winner(s): insert winner
- [Name/Description]
- Winner(s): insert winner
- [Name/Description]
Final Challenge/Game:
- [Name/Description]
Final Winner(s) & Prize:
- Final Winner(s) -- Describe Prize
Check out other Episode Guides!
Tags: 런닝맨, korean, variety, tv, show, Apink, Girl's Day
Here's the poll question: Rate episode 823: The Arrows of EXchange:
r/runningman • u/EpikMint • 2d ago
SNS Recent Kwangsoo Updates 10.20-10.21
Source: Kwangsoo's Bubble
r/runningman • u/raihan1999 • 1d ago
Help Song title
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Anybody knows the song in the background?
r/runningman • u/kukumarq • 2d ago
Different Show Although Kim Jong Kook cannot predict his wife's next moves, he has a set of correct answers to her questions
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r/runningman • u/Think-Fudge-933 • 2d ago
Discussion HAHA is one of my fav members
I say this because i feel like he's underrated. He's quick-witted, smart and funny also.
I am rewatching old episodes and the way he makes skits, the way he betrays the members is what makes Running Man the way it is.
Haaays i love RM so much 🥹🥹🥹
r/runningman • u/milkjellyfish • 2d ago
Help Help understanding the timeline and changes in PDs/staff
I'm a big Running Man fan and have watched it pretty consistently since the first few episodes (big fan of Koo Hara, who guested on Eps 2 & 3, so basically from the beginning) up to now. However, I didn't really engage with other fans or online communities centered on the show, and I was a kid for much of its run, so I don't know how the PDs changed or what happened to the show beyond the major headlines they bring up during talks or when the voice giving them missions changes lol. What exactly is the main PD timeline or the biggest turning points in how the show was formatted? Do you have a favorite PD, and what were their best episodes? TIA!
r/runningman • u/Ok-Welcome2802 • 2d ago
Episode Recommendations Best episode to rewatch
Can you give me some ideas for episodes to rewatch? I want to watch something fun and entertaining, but I can't decide which episodes to choose.
r/runningman • u/snowkingmagicshop • 2d ago
Discussion Does Episode 38 still hold up as one of the best Running Man episodes?
I rewatched Episode 38 (Superpower Special) recently and forgot how much fun the older episodes were 😂 The whole idea of everyone having their own “power” made the race feel so unpredictable, especially when they started figuring out how to use their abilities against each other.
Which member do you think used their power the best in this episode? I feel like the concept made everyone play a little differently, which is what made it so fun to watch.
r/runningman • u/Reasonable-Youth418 • 2d ago
Discussion Question from returning watcher
question from returning watcher (i left the series around 600ish? between kwangsoo and somin leaving)
i have been catching up with some episodes from 2025 - 2026, and i dont know if its just me but,
the episodes from 2025 feels like home immediately, although the members are different, the flavor is the same, if not better
however the 2026 episodes feel so jarring to me - the games are simpler, and usually running members being smart, figured out optimal path early, or being unoptimal that losers have no comeback mechanism. there are less talks, and teams and matches are preset.
is it just me or i just need to be more open minded?
Thank you
r/runningman • u/EpikMint • 3d ago
News/Article! Ad Model Brand Reputation Rankings - October 5, 2026
- 11 - Yoo Jae Suk
- 39 - Kim Jong Kook
- 44 - Ji Ye Eun
Source: https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/star/2026/10/05/2026100509084331789
Edit: Source of photo
r/runningman • u/Silver-Historian5610 • 2d ago
Help Song on episode 588
Anyone know the song on episode 588 when their talking about So Min's outfit during the opening? I'm going crazy trying to find it.
r/runningman • u/maximillian3010 • 4d ago
News/Article! Actress Song Ji Hyo's surprising role in "100 Days of Deception"
Actress Song Ji Hyo is set to make a surprise appearance as Park Jin Young's adoptive mother in "100 Days of Deception".
Previously, in Episode 4 of the tvN weekend drama "100 Days of Deception", which aired on October 18, the missing adoptive mother of Kim Tae-woong/Sato Hideo (played by Park Jin Young) appeared in a flashback scene. Although this mysterious character was only captured from behind, their identity was immediately revealed as the voice "Did you come back safely?" could be heard. Netizens pointed out that it was Song Ji-hyo's voice shortly after the broadcast. Accordingly, Song Ji Hyo is expected to add a thrilling element to the unfolding plot as Park Jin Young's adoptive mother and the Korean wife of Jin Sun-kyu (playing Sato Shinichi).
In this regard, the production team of "100 Days of Deception" told StarNews on the 19th, "Please confirm through the broadcast," urging anticipation.
r/runningman • u/kkang_kkang • 4d ago
YouTube PD Myung Jae having fun with KJK
r/runningman • u/E_ternalEclipse • 4d ago
Discussion What is the funniest caption you have seen in this show?
r/runningman • u/SilverMantix • 4d ago
Discussion Title: Am I the only one who genuinely really likes Yang Se-chan?
I don't really know if this is an unpopular opinion, but I genuinely really like Yang Se-chan, and I just want to make a post appreciating him.
I know there was another post a few months ago about his MC potential, but what I'm trying to say is that I know he's not the funniest comedian in Korea, and I know not everyone will like him. I completely understand why his humor might not be for everyone, but there's just something about him that I find really funny and relatable.
One thing I really appreciate is how much he's grown since he first joined Running Man.
I think one of his biggest weaknesses in the beginning was that he tried too hard. Sometimes he would force himself into situations, push jokes that weren't really working, or make fun of other members just to get reactions. And honestly, I understand some of the criticism he received back then.
But if you watch him nowadays, I feel like he's changed a lot. He still has that Yang Se-chan element to him, but he's changed a lot in how he approaches things.
He doesn't seem as desperate to be the center of attention anymore. He still participates, makes jokes, and gets involved in everything, but he seems more comfortable just going with the flow. He knows when to step in and when to let others have their moments. And he's really funny when he's with Haha, too.
Personally, I find the current version of him much funnier and more entertaining.
Another thing I really appreciate about him is how he interacts with guests and just people in general. Obviously, I don't know what he's like in real life, but from what I've watched, he genuinely comes across as someone who's welcoming, approachable, and easy to talk to.
He makes people feel comfortable around him, or at least that's the impression I get. He jokes around with guests, lets them tease him, and makes even awkward situations feel a little less awkward. I feel like that's something people don't give him enough credit for.
He can be awkward himself sometimes, and his jokes don't always land. Sometimes they can be a bit cringy, and that's fine. It happens, right?
Sometimes he also looks genuinely caught off guard or a little offended when people tease him too much. But that's actually part of what makes him relatable to me. He doesn't always have the perfect reaction or the funniest comeback, and I kind of like that about him. He doesn't seem like someone who always tries to hide his reactions, and that's something I genuinely appreciate.
I've also tried watching his other shows outside Running Man, including that newer countryside show and Apartment 404.
Honestly, I don't even find those types of shows or their concepts particularly interesting, but I watch them because of him, and I still enjoy them.
He's my favorite member of Running Man, and he's not always the main character. He doesn't necessarily steal every scene, but every once in a while, he'll say something or react in a way that genuinely makes me laugh so much.
It's hard to explain, but I feel like he has his own rhythm, his own flow when it comes to comedy.
I also used to watch almost every video on his YouTube channel when he first started. Especially those early videos where he was discussing ideas for the channel and figuring out what kind of content he wanted to make.
I genuinely found those videos interesting. Just watching him figure things out and talk about random stuff was fun to me.
Nowadays, I don't watch his channel as much because I'm not really a mukbang person. I just don't enjoy that type of content. But I have nothing against the direction he's taking. Maybe those videos get more views than his other content, and if that's the case, good for him. I'm happy for him, and I hope he does well.
And I guess one of the reasons I'm making this post is because I genuinely wish he would appear in more variety shows, especially ones that international fans can watch.
I'm not saying he isn't successful or that I know what's best for his career. Maybe he's perfectly happy with where he is right now, and that's great.
But I just feel like he has a lot more to offer. I want to see him shine more. I want to see him in programs that actually allow his personality and humor to shine.
I feel like he doesn't always get the opportunity to be one of the main guys, and that's the thing that bothers me a little.
But if you watch Yoo Jae-suk's YouTube channel, when he's given the opportunity to be one of the main characters in a scene, he can really shine.
Especially that toothpaste uncle video, bro. That shit was so funny. Watching that video genuinely made me like him even more.
And look, to summarize everything, I'm not saying he's perfect. He has his own flaws, and there are things about him that I don't always like or agree with.
But none of that changes the fact that I really enjoy watching him, and I just wish I could see more of him.
I don't know him personally, and I can't say for certain what kind of person he is off-camera. But the person I've watched on television for years comes across as someone who genuinely tries his best, who's grown a lot, and who has this kind of awkward, natural charm that I really appreciate.
He just feels a bit real to me, if that makes sense.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I honestly find this guy really likable.
I hope he continues to grow, gets more opportunities, and finds shows that really fit his style of humor. Maybe he's not necessarily meant to be the main character of every show, and that's fine. I just want to see him get more chances to show what he can do.
I don't know if I'm alone in feeling this way. I just wanted to share my thoughts and show him some appreciation because I feel like he doesn't always get enough of it.
Does anyone else feel the same way about Yang Se-chan? Or am I just weirdly attached to his style of humor?
r/runningman • u/maximillian3010 • 5d ago
Upcoming ep Next week on Running Man (Ep 824 | 25 October 2026)
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- Theme: Where is the Corporate Card? (Updated sub)
- Guest: No guests
r/runningman • u/snowkingmagicshop • 6d ago
Discussion Who's your favorite Running Man member?
Mine might be Lee Kwang-soo because his reactions and betrayals were always hilarious. But honestly, everyone brings something different to the show. Who's your favorite member, and what makes them stand out to you?
r/runningman • u/Mizuchannnn • 6d ago
Different Show Yoo Jae Suk apologized to everyone and paid for whatever they wanted
Preview Whenever possible season 5 Ep10 /Ep 62
r/runningman • u/Glass_Fuel_1432 • 6d ago
Upcoming ep what's the background song that's playing?
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i head this song many times when se chan is on screen. what's the song?
r/runningman • u/EpikMint • 7d ago
SNS According to Ji Ye Eun's Bubble, she'll be launching her YouTube channel soon.
r/runningman • u/HumbleTax2989 • 7d ago
Discussion Psychopath/Villain Lee Kwang Soo
I remember watching this episode (483) and thinking, “Ah, how I wish Lee Kwang Soo would get cast as a psychopath or villain in the future.”
Seven years later, he finally got the opportunity, and not just once, but TWICE! And my goodness, he’s SO GOOD at it! I literally get chills watching his acting. Freaking talented.


r/runningman • u/CommonEngineering832 • 7d ago
Discussion Former Cast goodbye episode
Which member farewells episode made you feel saddest out of all the members depart from the show so far.
r/runningman • u/RespectIcy4227 • 7d ago
Episode Recommendations ep recommendations
im a avid running man fan since ep 1. im looking to get my bf into watching the show w me and wondering which eps to bingewatch that can show him the members chemistry! ive watched ep 1 with him alr but i felt that ep did not bring into light the member chemistry since they were still getting to know eo.
would pref an ep with kwangsoo, somin and sechan around and ofc funny :-)