Yes, here's another list post. This will be a good list. I promise. I have been watching the Korean outdoor variety show Running Man (런닝만) for as long as it has been running (did not mean as a pun). And just on the 11th, it celebrated its two year anniversary. I can't believe the show has been running for two years now. Unbelievable! An overview of the show, 7 permanent cast members + sometimes one or two guests, would be sent to a location, and they would have to finish missions assigned by the production crew. Usually there is some sort of theme to the missions, and most of the missions require running, or some sort of fast paced thinking. Currently, it has aired 102 episodes to date, and I've only watched 92 episodes. In celebration of the two year anniversary of this hilarious and exciting show, I will list my top 7 favourite episodes out of them all. This was inspired by the article seen on Allkpop. (Warning: May contain spoilers)
7. Team Bonding (COEX) (29)
This was a good bonding episode, and getting to know the members. As a frequent variety show watcher, knowing the personalities of the members will allow for further enjoyment of the show. And the team work that was required for the mission, although Kookie did become the clutch, the dependence on each other was amazing.
6. Dynamic Duo, Simon D, Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae (59)
Although my fingers curled multiple times during this show, it was an awesome spy episode. Although all the hip hop artists had such stage presence performing on stage, on this episode, it was no big star feel to them at all. they were like the people who would live next to you, personable, and easy to get along with. The ending was to die for, just the pure love.
5. Kim Min Jung, Jung Yong Hwa (72+73)
The third overseas episode, this time in Hong Kong, my home town. I picked this episode purely out of selfishnes (since it is my home town. But they did a good job of introducing all the tourist attractions of HK while completing missions. Heck, they even got Jackie Chan to appear on the show. Seriously, Running Man 대박! (Some MAJOR spoilers ahead) Haha almost touched to tears when someone knew the lyrics to Rosa, then Gwangsoo's misfortune on the roller coaster, and Jaesuk & Haha's fear of heights in the crystal cable car. Makes me want to go home and visit all those places again. Other than that, Yonghwa on Running Man is always awesome as there are usually unexpected results.
4. Shin Bong Sun, Kim Sooro Lee Hong Ki (09)
This episode took place in Lotte World. I loved this episode purely for the loveline SBS and Jong Kook had. And the first challenge was just unbelievable. I visited Lotte World last summer, and seeing that roller coaster in real life I got the crap scared out of me. I was surprised that they actually managed to sing on that roller coaster. It was so freaking fast. And also the Leisure Cup of Tea (they need to bring this segment back). Because of SBS and Kim Sooro this episode was hilarious. Lee Hong Ki could have done more if he didn't just return from Japan, he needed to switch back culturally.
3. IU, Ji Jin Hee, Joo Sang wook, Lee Chun Hee, Kim Sung Soo (76+77)
These two episodes had killers and spies all in one. The four killers are quite handsome, making it more enjoyable to watch, especially Chunderella. When they went to pick their spies, it made me wonder WHY DID YOU HAVE TO PICK HIM!? But as the spies did their jobs, it was more obvious they they did pick correctly. The turn of events happened when there were only a few left, and it was a big shock. Then IU came in the second episode, and happiness all around.
2. Betrayal (38+91)
Not one but two episodes of ultimate betrayal from Yoo Jae Suk. My brother would argue that this would be the best episode EVAR, but this only places second on my list. But I must agree on one thing, the first time was cool, but the second time was even more awesome. I think he had a harder job in the second betrayal. One was because of the other mission that existed, and second because betrayals were so common on this show, that the smallest action could raise suspicion.
1. Hyungnims (Lee duk Hwa, Park Jung Gyu, Park Sang Myun (90)
This episode was awesome beyond words. Firstly from their anticipation for girl groups to come. Then being scared out of their wits with the hyungnims. The amount of time they spent on the first portion was quite hilarious. It was unexpectedly hard. But I think I liked this episode the most was because it was the return of the Monday Couple. The Monday Couple finally were paired again ever since Ji Hyo came out with her relationship. The first few minuets they were awkward, but throughout the show you would see why they were dubbed Monday Couple in the first place. Although this will never turn out to be a romantic couple, the chemistry they have together is undeniable.
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