Chinese Version of “Running Man” to Begin Filming in August

After confirming news that a Chinese version of the SBS variety show “Running Man” will be produced, the production of the variety program will begin as planned.

According to Chinese entertainment reports, the Chinese version of “Running Man,” which is renamed “Hurry, Brother” (奔 兄弟), held its production presentation yesterday, July 8. The filming for the episodes are said to begin in August.

In news reports released in May, SBS revealed that they selected Zhejiang Satellite TV as their preferred bidder for the Chinese version of “Running Man.” Through the production presentation held yesterday, it was revealed that the production will begin and that the Chinese version of “Running Man” will be a joint Korean and Chinese production.

“Running Man” PD Jo Hyo Jin and Chinese actor Deng Chao were present at the production presentation. Deng Chao will become the main MC of the show, much like Yoo Jae Suk in the Korean production. The cast of Running Man, including Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Gary, and Lee Kwang Soo also sent their support to the Chinese production through a video message that was shown during the presentation of the Chinese version of “Running Man.”

PD Jo Hyo Jin said to TV Report, “I’m a little flustered. I didn’t know that they would welcome us like this. Although I have worries, I will be responsible and do my best.”

Meanwhile, it was reported that the Chinese production went to Korea in June to see how things are in the Korean production of the show. There are also plans to bring the stars of the Chinese version of “Running Man” for a special Korean version production of the show.

The Chinese version of “Running Man” is slated for release in the fourth quarter of this year.

Ace Song Ji Hyo Transforms Into Snow White on “Running Man”

Actress Song Ji Hyo, also know as the “Ace” on “Running Man,” transformed into Snow White.

In the recent recording of SBS’s “Running Man,” Song Ji Hyo became Snow White while the other members and the guest Ryu Seung Soo, transformed into the seven dwarves.

For this recording, they remade the fairy tail story to “Snow White’s Last Kiss,” race. Only through the kiss of a prince, Snow White will be able wake up and the competition between the dwarves begins in order to become a prince. From her usual image as the “Ace” of the show, she changed 180 degrees. She wore Snow White’s trademark red ribbon headband, a blue top and a yellow dress. Just like the Snow White in the fairy tail, “Snow White Ji Hyo” took a bite from an apple and fell asleep because of the witch’s curse.

As soon as Gary saw Song Ji Hyo as Snow White, he said, “Oh, I want to hurry up and become a prince and wake her up!”

Not only that, Song Ji Hyo acted like the beautiful princess in the story but also showed a clumsy side as well. Although she acted like an elegant princess on the outside, as a member of “Running Man,” she had a mission to fulfill. During filming, many people saw the members dressed up as Snow White and the seven dwarves and cheered them on. Song Ji Hyo said, “This kind of outfit is embarrassing,” and began the chase. Although the other members were embarrassed as well, they were so focused on the mission that it raised the heat of the competition.

The staff informed that, “Snow White is a fairy tail that everyone knows so we set that as the motive. We believe an exciting race will occur. Song Ji Hyo, who’s playing as the beautiful princess and the guest Ryu Seung Soo, will add on to the fun through their outstanding performance.”

This episode of “Running Man” will be aired on July 13.

Joo Won is the new ‘Running Man’ member

Joo Won is the new “Running Man” member.
Actor Joo Won is going to become the new member of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man.” Today, according to SBS, actor Joo Won filmed the new episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” yesterday. This is going to be Joo Won”s first entertainment program with SBS. In related news, actor Joo Won resigned from KBS 2 TV Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days last October, a competitor of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man.”

Actor Joo Won is also going to star in the new KBS 2 TV “Nodame Cantabile” with Girls” Generation YoonA. The drama is to premiere in October of this year.

Joowon confirmed to appear on “Running Man”

Actor Joowon is set to appear on an episode for “Running Man.”

On July 7th, SBS confirmed that Joowon participated in the filming for the show tomorrow as a regular guest and not for any promotions. The official further added that the actor has received offers from “Running Man” before, but declined due to his filming schedules and other activities. After his short stint on the show, Joowon will resume with his schedules through his upcoming movie and drama.

Joowon’s appearance garnered attention as he will be appearing on the rival program of his previous show “1 Night 2 Days.” He was previously a regular cast member on the second season, but has left the show after its run.

Meanwhile, Joowon was recently selected for the male lead role of upcoming drama, “Nodame Cantabile.”

Running Man next week Preview: Snow White and seven dwarfs

On July 7, Running Man revealed the preview for next episode – episode 204 with the refreshing concept: Snow White and seven dwarfs, receiving much attention. 
As seen in the preview, the only female member of Running Man, Song Ji Hyo, will become a beautiful Snow White, and actor Ryu Seung Soo will join the other members to form seven dwarfs. The upcoming episode is expected to bring many hilarious moments and stories during the recording. 

Joo Won to Make Guest Appearance on “Running Man”

Actor Joo Won is the next hot new guest to make an appearance on the popular SBS Sunday variety show “Running Man“!

This will be Joo Won’s first appearance on a Sunday variety show since he left KBS’ “1 Night, 2 Days” eight months ago. His appearance on “Running Man” is of particular interest to many viewers since “Running Man” and “1 Night, 2 Days” are time-slot rivals for ratings.

The production team of “Running Man” has been trying to cast Joo Won as a guest for many months but found it difficult do so due to his run in the musical “Ghost.” With that wrapping up and Joo Won looking at his upcoming Fall drama of the Korean version of the Japanese drama “Nodame Cantabile,” the actor is getting ready for a busy second half of 2014. In related news, Girls’ Generation‘s YoonAis being looked at as his leading lady.

The air date for Joo Won’s episode of “Running Man” has not been announced yet. Joo Won will be filming the episode today, Monday local time.

Lee Kwang Soo gets embarrassed by a suggestive face on ‘Running Man’

Lee Kwang Soo became flustered after an embarrassing photo of his face became the hot topic on this week”s “Running Man“!

The latest episode involved a “photo zone” mission where the cast and guests would have to jump into a specified frame in order to successfully pass. Unfortunately for the “giraffe”, one of the captured photos showed him pulling a distinctively suggestive face behind A Pink“s Bomi!

“What is Kwang Soo feeling??” Gary asked after seeing the unfortunate photo.

“I wasn”t feeling anything!” Kwang Soo said, defending himself. However, the truth was that he was focusing on Bomi so he could rip off her name tag as part of a secret mission! Unfortunately, as he couldn”t tell that to the members, he had no choice but to take the blame.

A Pink’s Bomi and Baek Sung Hyun Have an Awkward Car Ride on “Running Man”

Awkwardness was in the air as A Pink member Bomi and actor Baek Sung Hyunshared a car ride on “Running Man.”

On the July 6 episode of the popular variety show, the two celebrities among other guests had a fun tour in the beautiful city of Gyeongju.

Being paired up as team for the day, Bomi and Baek Sung Hyun rode the car to the next location, but they had a difficult time coming up with things to discuss. Both of them stayed quiet throughout the journey while trying to ignore the awkwardness.

Finally, Baek Sung Hyun opened his mouth to ask where Bomi is originally from, and after sharing a few words about their hometowns, the two returned to complete silence. After a while that must have felt like forever, they burst into laughter as the situation seemed to appear hilarious to both of them.

Joo Ji Hoon reveals girlfriend Ga In’s reaction to his ‘Running Man’ appearance

Joo Ji Hoon described Ga In“s reaction to his latest appearance on “Running Man“!

After his performance in last week”s episode, he texted his girlfriend to let her know about his success. This week, he let his fellow cast members know her response – and it was an unexpected one!

“Ji Hoon sent Ga In a text, and he got a reply,” Yoo Jae Suk said. “She told him to shut up!”

That definitely sounds like the tough Ga In we know! Who would you call if you ever guested on “Running Man”?

Yoo Jae Suk Treads on Dangerous Ground and Makes Fun of Kim Jong Kook’s Age on “Running Man”

This week’s “Running Man” featured the same quests as last week- actors Ji Sung, Joo Ji Hoon, and Baek Sung Hyun, pool player Cha Yoo Ram, TV personalities Sam Ochiri and Fabian, comedian Heo Kyung Hwan, and A Pink‘sBomi and Son Naeun. The theme of this episode was “One Day Tour Race,” set in the city of Yeong Cheon.

While all walking together, Yoo Jae Suk, who was jealous of Kim Jong Kook being partners with Son Naeun, began making fun of the athletic cast member. He commented loudly so everyone could hear, ” Jong Kook is turning forty years old next year.” He then began chanting at Kim Jong Kook, “Kim Forty, Kim Forty.” Kim Jong Kook growled at Yoo Jae Suk, but the “nation’s MC” couldn’t stop making fun of the ruffled “Spartakooks.”

Kim Jong Kook was born in 1977, making him 37 this year, but in the way Koreans calculate age, Kim Jong Kook could be either 38 or 39 this year, making him forty next.

The Cast of “Running Man” Take a Friendly Picture Together

Ji Suk Jin, a member of SBS’s popular variety show, “Running Man,” uploaded a picture he took with his fellow members and uploaded it on the SNS he uses to communicate with his Chinese fans.

“Running Man” was being filmed on June 30 and on that night, he revealed the photo on Weibo, along with a message that said, “My little brothers.”

In the picture, Ji Suk Jin is seen smiling with the other members. Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, HaHa and Lee Kwang Soo are gathered close to each other to fit their faces within the camera frame.

As soon as this photo was uploaded, many left comments. “Running Man” is the hallyu variety program and the photo became a hot issue among the Chinese fans.

Meanwhile, Ji Suk Jin created a Weibo account on June 27 and has begun communicating with his Chinese fans. It has been five days since he created the account and has already gained 10,000 fans, proving how popular “Running Man” is overseas.

'Running Man’ A Pink Fights Scared Gary

On the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” Running Man member Gary fought members of the girl group A Pink. On the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on June 29, 2014, actors Ji Sung, Lee Kwang Soo and Joo Ji Hoon made their appearances. On this day”s episode, they played games with the Running Man members and other guests. They made five teams, and went to Kyung Joo riding KTX train. When they arrived at Kyung Joo, Gary and his team members A Pink”s Son Na Eun and Yoon Bo Mi flew riding a huge ballon. When the ballon started flying in the sky, Son Na Eun and Yoon Bo Mi were thrilled, but Gary seemed scared out of his mind, making the audiences and fans laugh. In related news, on the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” actors Ji Sung, Lee Kwang Soo and Joo Ji Hoon starred in the movie “Good Friends” together, which would premiere on July 10, 2014. 

‘Running Man’ Members Battle to Win Over Other Teams

On the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” Running Man members and guests played quiz battle games in Kyung Joo. On the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on June 29, 2014, actors Ji Sung, Lee Kwang Soo and Joo Ji Hoon made their appearances. On this day”s episode, they played games with the Running Man members and other guests. They made five teams, and went to Kyung Joo riding KTX train. When they arrived at Kyung Joo, the five teams played games. Team Ha Ha and team Gary and A Pink explained a phrase to the other teams in mimes, but none of them guessed it right. In related news, on the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” actors Ji Sung, Lee Kwang Soo and Joo Ji Hoon starred in the movie “Good Friends” together, which would premiere on July 10, 2014. 

Fabien becomes surprised by Joo Ji Hoon’s French skills on ‘Running Man’

Fabien Yoon was caught off-guard by Joo Ji Hoon“s French skills on “Running Man“!

When he and his teammate Sam Otswiri found themselves surrounded by the other members with no privacy, they decided to talk about tactics in English and French so they wouldn”t be overheard. Imagine their surprise when they heard Joo Ji Hoon mutter something in French to them!

That wasn”t all, however – after hearing what Joo Ji Hoon said, Fabien said disbelievingly, “Do you know what he said to me? He told me to go away!”

Actor Joo Ji Hoon Talks About His Experience on “Running Man”

In an interview with OSEN on June 30, actor Joo Ji Hoon discussed his experience on SBS’ variety program “Running Man,” after recently appearing as a guest on the show.

Joo Ji Hoon expressed modesty when talking about being named the ‘King of Quizzes’ on the show (just a nickname, not a spoiler), “We were given the sample questions beforehand, so all I did was memorize [the answers].”

He continued sharing his thoughts about filming for “Running Man,” “It was difficult because I couldn’t adjust to the variety program system. Since I’m [traditional] Korean style, I really value manners. So from my perspective, when someone else is talking, I have to listen to everything they have to say before saying anything. I think that’s why it was hard for me to jump in while others were speaking,” creating laughter at the scene of the interview, as he recalled the experience.

The actor also added, “Because things like that were difficult for me, I just worked hard to do as I was told,” causing laughter once again.

In other news, the upcoming movie “Confession” (aka “Good Friends”), starring Joo Ji Hoon, Ji Sung, and Lee Kwang Soo, is set to premiere on July 10.

Gary becomes jealous of A Pink’s never-ending love for Yoo Jae Suk on ‘Running Man’

Gary became miffed at his teammates” one-sided love for MC Yoo Jae Suk!Paired with the beautiful ladies of A Pink for the latest “Running Man” episode, he asked them who their favorite cast member was. They both answered “Yoo Jae Suk!” without hesitation.

“He”s really awesome and cool,” Bomi answered. “He”s just like his TV personality.”“He's very caring,” Na-Eun added, saying that Gary”s first impression was that he seemed to be a bit chilly.“If you get closer to me, you”ll never see the end of it,” Gary replied. “A man has to be a bit chilly.”

The A Pink members chewed on this for a few minutes. “But Jae Suk oppa is a bit chilly too, but also has that quality of something else,” they replied, reiterating their love for the “nation”s MC”!

Gary finally gave up, shaking his head and saying, “You can”t win over Yoo Jae Suk”.

Lee Kwang Soo says he has no plans to quit ‘Running Man’

Everyone”s favorite giraffe, Lee Kwang Soo, looks like he may be staying on the Serengeti of “Running Man” for a while longer!

”Running Man” is like a family to me,” he said in a recent interview. “A lot of people tell me the good points and some bad points they worry about regarding that. I know what they mean, but I can”t leave a family just because I have problems with them. “Running Man” feels like a part of my body. I don”t think I”ll ever quit just to focus on another project.”

“I”m always thankful when I film ["Running Man"]. Some people think that I”m putting on a show or a facade, but the folks around me know what kind of person I am so I don”t worry too much,” he continued. “Some look at me positively, and some negatively. I can”t have the hearts of everyone. The important thing is, if I carry myself with sincerity, I believe they will understand that about me.”

“Running Man is like a part of my body. They are like a family to me. Whenever there are problems that occur or new project offers, I cannot leave just like in a snap. In a family, you care about each other and try to resolve whatever the problems are. I care about my family in Running Man.”

He also added, “I am really very happy whenever I film for Running Man. Some people think that I might be just putting on a show or act just to attract more viewers, but there are people, whom I am very close with, who really know me and what kind of person I am.”

Finally, he said, “Running Man is not just any other entertainment program that just put up for shows. We bring real joy and laughter to all the viewers. We laugh as much as we want and be real as we all are.”

Lee Kwang Soo will star in the upcoming movie “Confession” together with Ji Sung and Ju Ji Hoon. The movie will be released in July 2014.

A Pink, Joo Ji Hoon, Heo Kyung Hwan, and more on next week’s ‘Running Man’!

Next week”s episode of “Running Man” will play host to a star-studded list of guests, including A Pink“s Bomi and Na-Eun, Joo Ji Hoon, Heo Kyung Hwan,Ji Sung, Baek Sung Hyun, Sam Otswiri, Fabien Yoon and Cha Yoo Ram!

Together with the guests, the cast of “Running Man” participate in a quiz show of epic proportions that is sure to delight and amaze.

Idols Get Down and Dirty in Fierce Competition on “Running Man”

It’s finally here! The ”Running Man“ episode featuring SHINee‘s Minho, 2PM‘sChansung, CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk, B1A4‘s Jinyoung, Infinite‘s Hoyaand Sunggyu, and SISTAR‘s Bora aired today, June 22, on SBS.

It was the idol team versus the “‘Running Man” team this week, battling it out on the fields. The idol team was named the “City Idols” while the Running Man team was named the “Farm Idols.” Each team member named the person on the other team whom they will be in charge of, matched at their level of skill and ability, or because of any other silly reason. Chansung was matched with Ji Suk Jin because of his big nose. Haha was matched to Sunggyu, Gary was matched with Jinyoung, Hoya was matched with Kim Jong Kook, and Yoo Jae Suk matched himself to Minho, claiming that Minho is similar to when Yoo Jae Suk was young- not looks but competitive spirit. Kang Min Hyuk was almost paired to Lee Kwang Soo, but Yoo Jae Suk denied that, saying there was no one who can match to such a low level as Lee Kwang Soo.

"Running Man" to Compete with Idol Teams

The main cast of “Running Man” will intensify their colors, fashion, and even means of transportation as they go head to head with a team of idols for the next episode of “Running Man.”

On the upcoming June 22 episode of “Running Man,” the rival idol team will be made up of SHINee‘s Minho, Infinite‘s Sunggyu and Hoya, 2PM‘s Chansung,CNBLUE‘s Minhyuk, B1A4‘s Jinyoung, and Sistar‘s Bora. They will be “Urban Idols” and compete with the main cast’s “Rural Idols” team.

The two teams will take their titles serious, and represent the city or the countryside in all their styles and antics. Even for their transportation, the “Urban Idols” will have a sleek ride while “Rural Idols” will have to travel in a tractor.

Along with the signature “Running Man” race, the two “idol” teams will compete in a dance battle and show their official idol greetings.