Running Man (TV program)

{{See also|List of Running Man special series|List of Running Man long-term projects}}

As of episode 48, the members have taken part in a series of missions to become the winner(s) at the end of the race. Missions form the basis of Running Man as members try to avoid punishment in earlier episodes or to win prizes. Multiple missions are presented in each episode, with the highlight of Running Man being race missions. The format of the show has veered away from the "race mission + others" to "one continuous race + missions".

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Current

• Yoo Jae-suk (Episode 1–present; 2010–present)
• Haha (Episode 1–present; 2010–present)
• Jee Seok-jin (Episode 1–present; 2010–present)
• Kim Jong-kook (Episode 1–present; 2010–present)
• Song Ji-hyo (Episode 7–present; 2010–present)
• Yang Se-chan (Episode 346–present; 2017–present)
• {{Ill|Ji Ye-eun|ko|지예은}} (Episode 733–present; 2024–present){{Cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] '런닝맨' 이광수 하차 4년째..'지예은♥' 강훈도 고정될까? "언제든 환영" (인터뷰 종합)|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'Running Man' Lee Kwang Soo's 4th year since leaving.. Will 'Ji Ye Eun♥' Kang Hoon also become a regular? "Welcome anytime" (Interview summary)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005216555|work=OSEN|language=ko|last=Ki|first=Chae-yeon|date=December 24, 2024|access-date=December 24, 2024|archive-date=December 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223235442/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005216555|url-status=live}}

Rental

• Kang Hoon (Episode 706–714; 2024){{Cite news|script-title=ko:'런닝맨' 측 "강훈, 첫 임대 멤버 확정...26일 방송부터 합류" [공식입장]|trans-title='Running Man' celebrates "Kang Hoon confirmed as first rental member... Joining from the 26th broadcast" [Official statement]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004144636|work=Sports Chosen|language=ko|last=Jung|first=An-ji|date=May 21, 2024|access-date=May 21, 2024|archive-date=May 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523155147/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004144636|url-status=live}}
• Choi Daniel (Episode 747-present; 2025–present){{Cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] 최다니엘 '런닝맨' 새 '임대멤버' 됐다...강훈·지예은 이어 [공식입장]|trans-title=[Exclusive] Choi Daniel Becomes New 'Running Man' 'Rental Member'... Following Kang Hoon and Ji Ye-eun|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0008148787|work=News 1|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Hyo-jeong|date=March 24, 2025|access-date=March 24, 2025}}

Former

• Lizzy (Episode 18–25; 2010–2011)
• Song Joong-ki (Episode 1–41; 2010–2011)
• Gary (Episode 1–324; 2010–2016)
• Lee Kwang-soo (Episode 1–559; 2010–2021)
• Jeon So-min (Episode 346–679; 2017–2023)

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The original cast members consists of Yoo Jae-suk, Gary, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki.{{cite web|title=Running Man members - Official Good Sunday page|url=http://wizard2.sbs.co.kr/w3/template/tpl_iframetype.jsp?vVodId=V0000330171&vProgId=1000425&vMenuId=1012932|work=Seoul Broadcasting System|access-date=November 29, 2010|archive-date=September 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920045049/http://wizard2.sbs.co.kr/w3/template/tpl_iframetype.jsp?vVodId=V0000330171&vProgId=1000425&vMenuId=1012932|url-status=live}} Song Ji-hyo was originally a guest for the second (episode 2–3) and third landmark (episode 4–5). She officially joined the program in the fourth landmark (episode 6) but was unable to attend until the fifth landmark (episode 7).{{Cite news|script-title=ko:송지효 '런닝맨' 예능감 작렬 "고정출연 해달라" 시청자 요구 봇물|trans-title=Song Ji-hyo explosive sense of humour in 'Running Man', "please make a regular appearance"|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008160901151001|work=Newsen|language=ko|last=Baek|first=Ji-hyun|date=August 16, 2010|access-date=November 29, 2010|archive-date=June 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622211033/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008160901151001}} In April 2011, Song Joong-ki recorded his last episode (episode 41) in May, and has left the program to focus on his acting career but returned on episode 66 as a guest after leaving for almost half a year, and later made cameo appearances in several episodes.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:송중기 '런닝맨' 하차... 5월 1일 마지막 방송|trans-title=Song Joong-ki gets off 'Running Man'... Last broadcast on May 1st|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201104280100265460019711&servicedate=20110427|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Pyo-hyang|date=April 27, 2011|access-date=April 27, 2011|archive-date=August 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815180238/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201104280100265460019711&servicedate=20110427|url-status=live}} After School's Lizzy was initially a guest for episode 13 and 14, and would later join in episode 18 as official member. However, she left show from episode 26 due to schedule conflicts with her group activities. She later returned as a guest in episode 292, 5 years since her last appearance.{{cite web|title=Instagram|script-title=ko:[ 런닝맨 제292회{{langle|last=SBS|first=Running-Man|date=March 25, 2016}}런닝맨 제1회 꽝손 페스티벌{{rangle}} 촬영 현장 사진 ] 런닝맨 제292회 게스트로 돌아온 #리지. "런닝맨 중 누가 가장 운이 없나요?"라는 시청자들의 궁금증을 해소해 주기 위해 마련한 페스티벌. 가장 운 없는 런닝맨이 우승. 런닝맨 제292회 3월 27일 오후 4시50분 방송 예정. ••• |trans-title=[Running Man Episode 292 {{langle}} Photos from the 1st Running Man Kwangson Festival {{rangle}} shooting site] #Lizzie returned as a guest on Running Man Episode 292. A festival prepared to satisfy viewers' curiosity, "Who is the unluckiest among Running Man?" The running man with the least luck wins. Running Man Episode 292 will be broadcast on March 27th at 4:50PM. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BDR4blmpr-0/ |publisher=Instagram |access-date=April 9, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Reunion #Lizzy from #OrangeCaramel!! She used to b a member of RM~ Missed u ma lil sis! Hope u rejoin RM~|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BDIPi3ZwRVJ/|publisher=Instagram|url-access=registration|last=Kim|first=Jong-kook|date=March 25, 2016|access-date=April 9, 2016|archive-date=December 25, 2021|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/kjk76/1209284866596738377}}{{cbignore}} On October 25, 2016, Gary announced his departure from the show to focus on his music career after being with Running Man for 6 years,{{cite news|script-title=ko:SBS 측 "'런닝맨' 개리, 음악 집중 위해 하차 결정" [공식입장]|trans-title=SBS side "'Running Man' Gary decided to get off to focus on music" [Official Position]|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161025/80993263/1|work=Sports Dong-a|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=October 25, 2016|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117100311/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161025/80993263/1|url-status=live}} but later returned as a guest, a week after his final recording.{{cite news|script-title=ko:[TV살롱] 진짜 굿바이 개리...'런닝맨' 6인 체제, 어떻게 바뀔까|trans-title=[TV Salon] Goodbye Gary... 'Running Man' 6-member system, how will it change?|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000212547|via=Naver|work=Sports Seoul|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Do-hyung|date=November 20, 2016|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117100310/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000212547|url-status=live}} On April 3, 2017, it was confirmed through various media outlets that Running Man is adding actress Jeon So-min and comedian Yang Se-chan.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'런닝맨' 측 "양세찬·전소민, 런닝메이트로 합류...오늘 첫 촬영" (공식)|trans-title='Running Man' side "Yang Se-chan and Jeon So-min joined as running mates... Today is first shooting" (official)|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000719145&gid=999339&cid=1059028|work=Xports news|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Joo-ae|date=April 3, 2017|access-date=April 3, 2017|archive-date=June 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619213641/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000719145&gid=999339&cid=1059028}} On April 27, 2021, Lee Kwang-soo announced his departure to focus on his treatment and recovery from the car accident, becoming the third original cast member to leave the show.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이광수, 11년 만에 SBS 예능 '런닝맨' 하차(종합)|trans-title=Lee Kwang-soo, get off SBS entertainment 'Running Man' after 11 years (comprehensive)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/001/0012356112|via=Naver|agency=Yonhap News Agency|last1=Lee|first1=Jung-hyun|last2=Kim|first2=Jeong-jin|date=April 27, 2021|access-date=June 26, 2022|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421072717/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/001/0012356112|url-status=live}} On October 23, 2023, Jeon So-min decided to leave Running Man six years after joining the show to focus on her acting career,{{Cite web|title=South Korean actress Jeon So-min to leave variety show Running Man after six years|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/south-korean-actress-jeon-so-min-to-leave-variety-show-running-man-after-six-years|website=The Straits Times|date=October 23, 2023|access-date=October 23, 2023|archive-date=October 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023101531/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/south-korean-actress-jeon-so-min-to-leave-variety-show-running-man-after-six-years|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Jeon So-min to bid farewell to 'Running Man'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/05/398_361681.html|website=The Korea Times|date=October 23, 2023|access-date=October 23, 2023|archive-date=October 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024100717/https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=361681|url-status=live}} and later returned as a guest in episode 736, 14 months since her last appearance.{{Cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005219480|script-title=ko:[단독] 전소민, 눈물의 하차 1년만 '런닝맨' 뜬다..新멤버 지예은 첫 대면|trans-title=[Exclusive] Jeon So-min, returns to 'Running Man' after a year of tearful departure... First meeting with new member Ji Ye-eun|work=OSEN|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Chae-yeon|date=December 30, 2024|access-date=December 30, 2024}} On May 14, 2024, SBS announced that actor Kang Hoon will be added to the Running Man cast as the first rental member after his recent appearance as a guest on episode 701.{{Cite web|title=Kang Hoon joins 'Running Man' as first rental member... Broadcast on the 26th|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007539613|via=Naver|date=May 14, 2024|access-date=May 14, 2024|archive-date=May 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514092924/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007539613|url-status=live}} On July 8, Kang Hoon recorded his last episode as a rental member before the Olympic season, with SBS announced that they will discuss about his future appearance schedule after the Olympics,{{Cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] '런닝맨' 첫 임대 멤버 강훈, 당분간 못본다..♥︎지예은과 잠시 굿바이(종합)|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'Running Man' First Rental Member Kang Hoon, Won't See You for a While..♥︎Goodbye to Ji Ye Eun for a While (Comprehensive)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005117103|work=OSEN|language=ko|last=Ywon|first=Hwi-seon|date=July 15, 2024|access-date=July 15, 2024}} but later returned on episode 734, 5 months since his last appearance.{{Cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003399250|script-title=ko:강훈, '런닝맨'서 '월요커플' 지예은과 재회한다... "다음주 촬영" [공식]|trans-title=Kang Hoon, Reunites with 'Monday Couple' Ji Ye-eun on 'Running Man'... "Filming Next Week" [Official]|work=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Soo-jin|date=December 3, 2024|access-date=December 3, 2024}} On December 23, It was announced that Ji Ye-eun will become the official Running Man member starting from episode 733 after her appearance as Rental member since episode 711. On March 24, It was announced that actor Choi Daniel will be joining Running Man as the third rental member after his recent appearance as a guest on episode 742.

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The staff run the games, often showing up on camera either by actively participating in the game or influencing the outcome of various missions. This includes the personal cameramen (VJs), production directors (PDs), floor directors (FDs), stylists, boom operators, etc.

Chief producer, Nam Seung-yong, is responsible for the production of the program, with PD Jo Hyo-jin, Im Hyung-taek, and Kim Joo-hyung (also known as Myeok PD){{cite news|script-title=ko:이광수 예능-드라마-광고 3박자 다 통했다|trans-title=Lee Kwang-soo's entertainment, drama, and commercials, worked all 3 beats together|url=http://news.donga.com/List/Enter/3/09/20131028/58503932/1|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|language=ko|date=October 28, 2013|access-date=January 28, 2014|archive-date=February 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202120558/http://news.donga.com/List/Enter/3/09/20131028/58503932/1}} mainly responsible for the directing and production of the recordings of the program since inception. Other PDs have joined the program to assist as the program shifts from a single landmark to multiple locations for recording, notably Hwang Seon-man, Jeong Cheol-min, and Lee Hwan-jin. FD Go Dong-wan assists in the recordings of the program and is known to be shown on camera many times, as well as delivering and assisting the members in missions. Producer Kim Joo-hyung has left the show as of episode 182 as he was reassigned to Inkigayo.{{cite web|script-title=ko:3년반 정든 런닝맨을 떠나 인기가요 첫 생방을 무사히 마쳤습니다.. (멱기가요..) ...|trans-title=I left Running Man, which I have been fond of for 3 and a half years, and successfully finished the first live broadcast of Inkigayo.. (I'm going to miss it..) ...|url=https://twitter.com/PDjay/status/427623767460696064|publisher=Twitter|last=Kim|first=Joo-hyung|date=January 26, 2014|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=March 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320194953/https://twitter.com/pdjay/status/427623767460696064|url-status=live}}

Each member has their own personal cameramen who follow them around exclusively during recordings. Notable cameramen include Ryu Kwon-ryeol (Yoo Jae-suk's primary VJ), Kim Yoo-seok (Jee Seok-jin's primary VJ), Choi Yoon-sang (former primary VJ for Lee Kwang-soo), Yoon Sung-yong (Haha's primary VJ), Sung Gyu (Song Ji-hyo's primary VJ), Jo Seong-Oh (Gary's primary VJ, now Yang Se-chan's primary VJ), Kim Ki-jin (Kim Jong-kook's primary VJ), and Ji Bong-jo (Jeon So-min's primary VJ).

On November 19, 2014, the show's head director, Jo Hyo-jin, announced his departure from the show after working with the members for four years.{{cite news|script-title=ko:中'런닝맨' 조효진PD "'헐' 자막 위해 1시간 회의" [韓예능 中한류②]|trans-title=Chinese Running Man' Jo Hyo-jin PD, "'Whoa' 1-hour meeting for subtitles" [Korean entertainment Chinese Hallyu②]|url=http://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002933438|via=Naver|work=OSEN|last=Kim|first=Yoon-ji|date=November 19, 2014|access-date=November 26, 2014|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143435/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002933438|url-status=live}} On March 20, 2016, the show's main PD, Im Hyung-taek left the show (as of episode 291) as he became the producer of Hurry Up, Brother, resulting in new generation PDs to take over, notably PD Lee Hwan-jin, PD Jeong Cheol-min, and PD Park Yong-woo.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:임형택 PD "3월부터 中 '런닝맨' 합류...후임은 이환진 PD"|trans-title=Im Hyung-taek PD "Joined Chinese 'Running Man' starting March... Successor is Lee Hwan-jin PD"|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20160225n49187?mid=n0107|via=Nate News|work=OSEN|language=ko|last=Park|first=Jin-young|access-date=August 17, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143437/https://news.nate.com/view/20160225n49187?mid=n0107|url-status=live}} FD Go Dong-wan also announced his leave via his Instagram.{{cite web|title=Instagram|script-title=ko:6년간의 런닝맨을 마감하며~ 여러분은 최고입니다 두바이에서 굿바이|trans-title=Ending 6 years of Running Man~ You are the best, goodbye from Dubai|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BCJO0EmRiCc/|publisher=Instagram|last=Go|first=Dong-wan|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=June 12, 2016|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202011220/https://www.instagram.com/p/BCJO0EmRiCc/|url-status=live}}

On July 3, 2016, SBS confirmed the return of producer Kim Joo-hyung to the show.{{cite web|title=Instagram|script-title=ko:[ 런닝맨 제306회 '수상한 구조대' 촬영 현장 사진 ] 돌아온 멱PD|trans-title=[Running Man Episode 306 'Suspicious Rescue Team' shooting site photos] Meok PD is back|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHZhA_mjekY/|publisher=Instagram|url-access=registration|author=SBS Running-Man|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=September 10, 2016|archive-date=December 26, 2021|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BHZhA_mjekY}}{{cbignore}} That same month, it is confirmed that he will be the new main PD of the show.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'런닝맨' 새 PD "멤버들이 강점..이름표뜯기 계속"(인터뷰)|trans-title='Running Man' new PD "Members are the strengths.. Continue to tear off name tags" (Interview)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=108&aid=0002544491|via=Naver|work=Star News|language=ko|last=Lim|first=Joo-hyun|access-date=August 17, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143437/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=108&aid=0002544491|url-status=live}} However, it didn't last long as PD Kim Joo-hyung announced that he is leaving the show shortly after. Subsequently, PD Lee Hwan-jin took over as the main PD of Running Man until March 2017. In April 2017, PD Jeong Cheol-min took over from PD Lee Hwan-Jin as the Running Man main PD.

In July 2018, PD Jeong Cheol-min took a break and PD Lee Hwan-jin temporarily took over as main PD of the show.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:런닝맨 측 "정철민PD, 재충전 가질 예정..이환진PD가 메인"[공식]|trans-title=Running Man side "Jung Cheol-min PD, will have a recharge.. Lee Hwan-jin PD is the main" [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003053805|via=Naver|work=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Cheon|first=Yoon-hye|access-date=August 17, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143437/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003053805|url-status=live}} PD Jeong returned in May 2019 replacing PD Lee,{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} leading the show till February 5, 2020, where he left the show and SBS. His role was taken over by PD Choi Bo-pil.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:SBS 측 "'런닝맨' 정철민 PD 하차 맞다... 후임은 최보필 PD"(공식)|trans-title=SBS side "'Running Man' PD Jung Cheol-min quits... The successor is Choi Bo-pil PD" (official)|url=http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2020&no=116626&refer=portal|work=MBN TV|last=Lee|first=Nam-kyung|access-date=February 5, 2020|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143438/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2020&no=116626&refer=portal}}

On August 1, 2022, SBS announced that PD Choi Bo-pil would be leaving the show, with PD Choi Hyung-in taking over the role, making her the first female production director in the show's history.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:최보필 PD, 2년 만에 '런닝맨' 하차...후임 최형인 PD [공식]|trans-title='PD Choi Bo-pil to leave 'Running Man' after 2 years... Successor PD Choi Hyung-in [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006253726|via=Naver|work=News1|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Min-ji|date=August 1, 2022|access-date=August 3, 2022|archive-date=August 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803150051/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006253726|url-status=live}}

Some guests were occasionally featured or invited to the show during its run. The following list is of guests who appeared the most often as of March 1, 2025.

{{See also|List of Running Man international episodes}}

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File:Race Start! Running Man Fan Meeting Asia Tour 2014 Season 2 (15681330012).jpg

Many guests have taken part in Running Man. The following is a compilation of guests and the number of times they have been on the show. With regards to guest-turned-members (Song Ji-Hyo, Jeon So-min, Yang Se-chan, Ji Ye-eun) or former members of the show (Lizzy, Song Joong-ki, Gary, Lee Kwang-soo,{{cite web|title=Lee Kwang Soo is Leaving Hit Korean Variety Show Running Man After 11 Years|url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/sg-lee-kwang-soo-leaves-running-man-variety-show|work=Tatler Asia|date=April 27, 2021|access-date=October 21, 2021|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021061221/https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/entertainment/sg-lee-kwang-soo-leaves-running-man-variety-show|url-status=live}} Jeon So-min, Kang Hoon), only the times they were a guest are counted. The guests were sorted according to their appearances and the number of episodes that appeared.

File:2014 Running Man Bros' US Tour, Dallas, Kim Jong Kook and Haha.jpg concert]]

The first episode of the show received mixed reviews. According to Asiae, the show concept was promising, but the crew could not use the location to full potential, and the pace was not fast and dynamic enough.{{cite web|title=[Review] Variety segment "Running Man"|url=http://www.hancinema.net/review-variety-segment-running-man--24219.html|via=Hancinema|work=Asiae|last=Wee|first=Geun-woo|date=July 13, 2010|access-date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227131251/http://www.hancinema.net/review-variety-segment-running-man--24219.html|url-status=live}}

Despite a slow start, Running Man became increasingly popular in South Korea and throughout Asia.{{cite news|title=[12 Days of 2012] Top 5 Variety Shows|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/24620/12-days-of-2012-top-5-variety-shows|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|last=Eun|first=Elizabeth|date=December 22, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=February 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228042705/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/24620/12-days-of-2012-top-5-variety-shows}}{{cite news|title=Haha: 'I didn't expect Running Man to be so popular'|url=http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/haha-running-man|work=Today Online|last=Hon|first=Jing Yi|date=July 20, 2013|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=March 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309081434/http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/haha-running-man|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=K-pop Stars to be on "Running Man"|url=http://www.tenasia.com/archives/70882|work=10Asia|last=Kang|first=Jung-yeon|date=August 27, 2013|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=December 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218054702/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/70882}}{{cite news|title=Lee Kwang Soo of "Running Man" Woos Singapore|url=https://thediplomat.com/2013/08/lee-kwang-soo-of-running-man-woos-singapore/|work=The Diplomat|date=August 20, 2013|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=February 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201221735/https://thediplomat.com/2013/08/lee-kwang-soo-of-running-man-woos-singapore/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Running success from South Korea|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Entertainment/TV/News/2013/12/01/Running-success-from-South-Korea/|work=The Star|date=December 1, 2013|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=July 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701131330/http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Entertainment/TV/News/2013/12/01/Running-success-from-South-Korea/}} In its home country the show is watched by 2.1 million people on average.{{cite web|title=Focus On Korea: How to Work with Korean Format Industry|url=http://schedule.miptv.com/site/GB/Conferences/Conferences_sheet,FOCUS_ON_KOREA_How_to_Work_with_Korean_Format_Industry,I270,Zoom-fc87a301a131d139c33e6dcc01f9befd.htm|publisher=MIPTV|date=April 6, 2013|access-date=February 3, 2014|archive-date=February 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221070540/http://schedule.miptv.com/site/GB/Conferences/Conferences_sheet,FOCUS_ON_KOREA_How_to_Work_with_Korean_Format_Industry,I270,Zoom-fc87a301a131d139c33e6dcc01f9befd.htm}} Due to the existence of fansubs, it is watched outside of Asia as well, being translated into English, Spanish and Arabic, among others.{{cite news|title=′Running Man′ Subbed in Many Languages Amazes Korean Fans|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7364/running-man-subbed-in-many-languages-amazes-korean-fans|work=Mwave|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|date=May 31, 2012|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=February 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216140843/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7364/running-man-subbed-in-many-languages-amazes-korean-fans}}

According to The Straits Times (an English language daily newspaper in Singapore), the popularity of the show is due to its unpredictability, the comedy involved, the celebrity guests and the chemistry between the regular cast members.{{cite news|title=From The Straits Times archives: The winning formula for Running Man's roaring success|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/from-the-straits-times-archives-the-winning-formula-for-running-mans-roaring|work=The Straits Times|last=Yip|first=Wai Yee|date=December 1, 2014|access-date=August 9, 2021|archive-date=August 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809124738/https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/from-the-straits-times-archives-the-winning-formula-for-running-mans-roaring|url-status=live}} Assistant professor Liew Kai Khiun at the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) attributes the appeal of Running Man to the ability of using public space in a creative way: "Running Man is about taking audiences to the various corners of not only South Korea, but the region as well. In the rather fast-paced urban societies in Asia, the show helps to provide release from the daily tensions that such streets and buildings are associated with." Liew thinks that the cast members are not particularly good looking, thus have nothing to lose, even if they "wrestle with one another like children".

According to producer Jo Hyo-jin, the show is popular because the concept of having to choose a winner is culturally easy to understand. He also named the good relationship between the regular members as one of the reasons for the show's success.{{cite web|title=Off and running: Running Man's creator speaks|url=http://www.herworldplus.com/celebs/updates/and-running-running-mans-creator-speaks|via=Her World Plus|work=The Straits Times|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|date=December 12, 2012|access-date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=February 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228054357/http://www.herworldplus.com/celebs/updates/and-running-running-mans-creator-speaks}} Celebrity guests like Super Junior, Girls' Generation and f(x) play an important part in the success as well, although they sometimes induce criticism. For example, after the airing of the Big Bang episodes, some viewers complained that the band won too easily. Jo Hyo-jin, however, denied any special treatment of the celebrities. Jo explained that fans are also highly critical of the games, therefore it is not possible for the crew to reuse games without changing them.

The regular members of Running Man have held several fan meetings throughout Asia. In October 2013, their Singapore fan meeting drew a crowd of 3,000.{{cite news|title=Weekend date: Run and meet him|url=http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/showbiz/weekend-date-run-and-meet-him-1.453421|work=New Straits Times|date=January 3, 2014|access-date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=March 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301121821/http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/showbiz/weekend-date-run-and-meet-him-1.453421}} When the cast arrived for shooting in Vietnam and other countries, they were greeted by thousands of fans at the airport.{{cite news|title=S'pore fans go wild over Running Man cast members|url=http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/spore-fans-go-wild-over-running-man-cast-members|via=AsiaOne|work=The Straits Times|date=October 6, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2014|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222154216/http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/spore-fans-go-wild-over-running-man-cast-members}}

In conjunction with the 9th year of show, the show held their first ever fan-meeting in South Korea. During the fan-meeting, they collaborate with the different singers. On September 22, 2019, the extended play titled Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 was released.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:런닝맨 팬미팅 런닝구 프로젝트|trans-title=Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10330814|via=Melon|publisher=Kakao Entertainment|agency=SBS Contents Hub|language=ko|date=September 22, 2019|access-date=November 24, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123170210/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10330814|url-status=live}}

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{{Main|List of Running Man tours}}

File:Running Man merchandise in display.jpg

In order to "relay the feeling of Running Man", Running Man has made merchandises available on sale since 2015. The products ranging from stickers, socks, hats, shirts, and shoes.{{cite web|script-title=ko:런닝맨 | Runningman|url=http://www.gorunningman.com|work=Gorunningman|date=September 13, 2016|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=December 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202145337/http://www.gorunningman.com/}}

On May 26, 2015, a special project called the "Running Man Challenge" was made in collaboration with a footwear co-created platform, ROOY.{{cite web|title=Shoes Designed by Running Man Fans Are Now a Reality|url=http://www.soompi.com/2015/10/30/shoes-designed-by-running-man-fans-are-now-a-reality/|publisher=Soompi|date=October 30, 2015|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=October 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061903/http://www.soompi.com/2015/10/30/shoes-designed-by-running-man-fans-are-now-a-reality/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=April 2024}} Its main objective is for the fans to design a shoe that "would unify and coordinate between the cast members." 777 submissions were made, and in June 2015, a design made by a fan named Noh Seung-soo was selected to be the official design for the shoes. The shoes went on sale on February 22, 2016.{{cite web|title=Running Man|url=https://www.rooy.com/launch/runningman|work=ROOY|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=August 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812184350/https://www.rooy.com/launch/runningman|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|script-title=ko:SBS "'런닝맨' 운동화 출시... 브랜드 활용 상품 확대할 것"|trans-title=SBS "'Running Man' sneakers released... We will expand products using the brand"|url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160222/76593732/1|work=Sports Dong-a|language=ko|last=Kwak|first=Hyeon-soo|date=February 22, 2016|access-date=August 17, 2018|archive-date=August 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817092353/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160222/76593732/1|url-status=live}} Currently, a second "Running Man Challenge" is held. The winner for this challenge will have their design to be the new shoes.{{cite web|title=Running Man: Canvas Shoes Submissions|url=https://www.rooy.com/challenges/runningman-canvas-shoes/designs|work=ROOY|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=August 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813011859/https://www.rooy.com/challenges/runningman-canvas-shoes/designs|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Running Man collaborated with NBA to make a 300th Anniversary special hats and shirts.{{cite web|title=NBA X Running Man|url=http://nbastyle.co.kr/catalogue-2/nba-running-man_detail-2/|work=NBA style|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=September 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914135932/http://nbastyle.co.kr/catalogue-2/nba-running-man_detail-2/}}

{{blockquote|The Soul Tree, the great source of our race. But for its ultimate power and by those whose minds were blinded by it, it also became the catastrophic cause that had brought never-ending wars between the tribes. Tortured by the agonies of the wars, the leaders of the tribes finally came to a peace agreement that they would instead open a competition. Players, equipped with special watches and shields, compete against each other as winner's tribe would be awarded with Materion, the sacred fruit of the Soul Tree. These brave players, who throw themselves in this fierce fight, we call them the Running Man.|Running Man WORLD VIEW}}

On June 14, 2017, it was announced that Running Man will be adapted into a half-hour animated show. It features the original seven members, including former member Gary, in animal form.{{cite news|script-title=ko:[단독] '런닝맨' 애니 나온다...'메뚜기' 유재석·'기린' 이광수...|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'Running Man' comes out... 'Grasshopper' Yoo Jae-suk and 'Giraffe' Lee Kwang-soo...|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000571503|via=Naver|work=Sports Dong-a|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jung-yeon|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=October 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014902/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000571503|url-status=live}} The show will have 24 episodes and EXO-CBX will provide the theme song for it. Additionally, the animated show will be the first to be broadcast in UHD in South Korea.{{cite news|script-title=ko:[공식] 첸백시, SBS '애니메이션 런닝맨' 주제가 부른다|trans-title=[Official] CBX sings the theme song for SBS 'Animated Running Man'|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003107103|via=Naver|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Cho|first=Yoon-sun|date=June 15, 2017|access-date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=August 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816235301/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003107103|url-status=live}} On August 11, 2018, the animated show premiered on Cartoon Network in Southeast Asia as an English dub.{{Cite AV media|title=Runningman on Cartoon Network Asia|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjB0kvwUEJs|via=YouTube|access-date=December 20, 2020|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143437/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjB0kvwUEJs|url-status=live}}

On December 5, 2018, the "Running Man, 2018" animated series was released in theaters.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:'런닝맨: 풀룰루의 역습', 개봉 첫 주말 12만 관객 돌파...키덜트 관심↑|trans-title='Running Man: Pululu's Counterattack' surpassed 120,000 viewers on the first weekend of release... Kidult interest ↑|url=http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=56347|work=Single List|language=ko|last=Park|first=Kyung-hee|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=December 21, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143444/http://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=56347|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:런닝맨 : 풀룰루의 역습|trans-title=Running Man: Pululu's Counterattack|url=https://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/mi/basic.nhn?code=180384|website=Naver|language=ko|access-date=December 21, 2018|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143444/https://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/mi/basic.nhn?code=180384|url-status=live}} On December 19, 2020, an animated movie, originally serving as a six-episode preview of the new season, premiered on Cartoon Network in Southeast Asia as an English dub with the title "Running Man: The Ultimate Challenge".{{Cite web|title=TSDH TV Channel 2 - Kênh hoạt hình tổng hợp - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugz4tZkJJGzRzKUsGK54AaABCQ|website=www.youtube.com}}

In March 2013, a comic book adaptation of the series was published. The series, titled Running Man: How do I Find the Kidnapped Idol?, is written by Hong Yong-hoon and illustrated by Kim Moon-shik. The comic book, which is aimed for children, was released on March 25, 2013.{{cite web|script-title=ko:만화로 들여다 본 SBS '런닝맨', 재능발달에 효과|trans-title=SBS 'Running Man' seen through comics, effects on talent development|url=http://www.jabo.co.kr/sub_read.html?uid=33859|work=Jabo|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Cheol-gwan|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143501/http://www.jabo.co.kr/sub_read.html?uid=33859|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:어린이 예능만화로 태어난 '런닝맨' '납치된 아이돌을 구하라 – 방송국 편' 출간|trans-title='Running Man', which was born as a children's entertainment comics, 'Save the Kidnapped Idol – Broadcasting Station Edition' was published|url=http://www.dailykorea.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=83|work=Daily Korea|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Cheol-gwan|date=April 2, 2013|access-date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215121450/http://www.dailykorea.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=83}}

On March 30 and 31, 2019, a play which was titled, "The Musical Running Man" was performed at Busan Citizen's Hall.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:[이슈메이커] 애니메이션 뮤지컬 '런닝맨 - 마지막 승자' 부산 공연 앞둬|trans-title=[Issue Maker] Animated musical 'Running Man - The Last Winner' ahead of Busan performance|url=http://www.issuemaker.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23957|work=Issue Maker|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Kap-chan|date=February 27, 2019|access-date=February 27, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227143450/http://www.issuemaker.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23957|url-status=live}}

Running Man had first sold the franchise to China which became Running Man China in 2014. They later sold the franchise to Vietnam and Indonesia in 2019.{{Cite news|script-title=ko:SBS, 베트남 이어 인도네시아 '런닝맨' 공동제작..2020년 방영 목표|trans-title=SBS co-produces 'Running Man' in Indonesia following Vietnam..airing in 2020|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VS8HR7TET/GL0103|work=The Seoul Economic Daily|language=ko|date=December 27, 2019|access-date=December 27, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227043323/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1VS8HR7TET/GL0103|url-status=live}} However, the Indonesian version of Running Man has not been produced.

As of May 11, 2024, there have been aired 17 seasons within 4 versions of Running Man.

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Outrun by Running Man is the first official spin-off series of the long running programme, featuring original cast members Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Jee Seok-jin, Song Ji-hyo, and Yang Se-chan. The show premiered on November 12, 2021, and is available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.{{cite news|title=Can't get enough of Korean variety show Running Man? There's a spin-off coming|url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/outrun-running-man-spin-disney-plus-287541|work=CNA Lifestyle|last=Koh|first=Maxine|date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2021|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111012957/https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/outrun-running-man-spin-disney-plus-287541|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Everything Coming To Hulu This Week|url=https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/everything-coming-to-hulu-this-week-10/|website=Disney Plus Informer|last=Beck|first=Michelle|date=March 22, 2022|access-date=April 5, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324031542/https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/everything-coming-to-hulu-this-week-10/|url-status=live}}

In September 2012, Gary made a surprising announcement on social media about his intention to leave the program. It is believed that his intention came from the recent criticism concerning the "Super 7 Concert" which his company, Leessang Company, was producing. Gary decided to take responsibility for its failure by resigning himself from any activities. Due to this, Running Man production staff and the members decided to postpone their filming schedule on September 24–25, 2012 to convince him to stay in the program.{{Cite news|title=LeeSsang′s Gary Announces He Will be Leaving ′Running Man′ and Variety in General|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/15719/leessangs-gary-announces-he-will-be-leaving-running-man-and-variety-in-general|work=MWave|date=September 22, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2017|archive-date=December 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209073722/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/15719/leessangs-gary-announces-he-will-be-leaving-running-man-and-variety-in-general}}{{Cite news|title="Infinity Challenge" and "Running Man" Cancel Shoot Due to Gil and Gary's Absence|url=https://www.soompi.com/2012/09/26/infinity-challenge-and-running-man-cancels-shoot-due-to-gil-and-garys-absence/|work=Soompi|date=September 26, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2017|archive-date=April 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405073548/https://www.soompi.com/2012/09/26/infinity-challenge-and-running-man-cancels-shoot-due-to-gil-and-garys-absence/|url-status=live}}{{unreliable source?|date=November 2020}} A week later, Gary officially apologized for the controversy he created and confirmed his decision to remain as a member of the program.{{Cite news|title=Gary Apologizes for Quitting Debacle on 'Running Man'|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/15321/20121008/gary-apologizes-for-quitting-debacle-on-running-man.htm|work=KpopStarz|date=October 8, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2017|archive-date=April 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405170623/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/15321/20121008/gary-apologizes-for-quitting-debacle-on-running-man.htm|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=April 2024}} In 2016, Gary again announced his departure from Running Man to focus on his music. However, in 2018 Gary went on Naver TV for an interview and honestly said the reason he wanted to leave the program was that he had nothing left to offer compared to other members or upcoming members (Kim, 2018).{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} This caused Running Man to have a 6-member cast for a few months before casting two new members, Yang Se Chan and Jeon So Min.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}} Gary returned on episode 336 as a surprise guest.{{cite web|title="Running Man" Members Shocked Beyond Words To See Surprise Guest|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/943629wpp/running-man-members-shocked-beyond-words-to-see-surprise-guest|website=Soompi|date=January 30, 2017|access-date=January 26, 2021|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127140203/https://www.soompi.com/article/943629wpp/running-man-members-shocked-beyond-words-to-see-surprise-guest|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=April 2024}}

On December 14, 2016, it was announced that Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo were leaving the show. Song was to focus on her acting career, while Kim would continue individual activities.{{Cite web |title= |script-title=ko:김종국·송지효, 7년 만에 `런닝맨`과 아름다운 이별 ＂논의 끝에 하차 결정... 본업에 집중＂ |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20161214010004462 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Kyeongin Ilbo |language=ko}} The announcement came with a revamp of the program for a second season airing in January 2017, in which Kang Ho-dong was in talks for joining. This would have been the first collaboration between Yoo Jae-suk and Kang Ho-dong since X-Man ended in 2007.{{Cite web |last=Jeong |first=A-ran |date=2016-12-14 |title= |script-title=ko:SBS '런닝맨' 개편...강호동 합류 송지효·김종국 하차 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20161214045900033 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |archive-date=January 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103234054/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20161214045900033 |url-status=live }} However, it was revealed that Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo were not given any notice about their removal.{{Cite web |last=Yun |first=Ga-i |date=2016-12-14 |title= |script-title=ko:김종국 송지효 측 "'런닝맨' 하차 통보 사실, 아쉽지만 수용한다"(종합) |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201612141854509110 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Newsen |language=ko |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020210255/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201612141854509110 |url-status=live }} The following day, Kang Ho-dong's company, SM Culture & Contents, announced that the entertainer had pulled out from the program.{{Cite web |date=2016-12-15 |title= |script-title=ko:강호동 측 "'런닝맨2' 출연 정중히 고사, 시청자-SBS에 죄송"(공식입장) |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201612150722030410 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Newsen |language=ko}} SBS released an apology to Kim, Song, and the other Running Man members the same day.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jun-gyu |date=2016-12-15 |title= |script-title=ko:'런닝맨' 제작진 사과..."김종국ㆍ송지효 마음의 상처줬다" |url=https://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20161215000981 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Herald Business |language=ko}}

On December 16, 2016, an emergency meeting was held, where consensus was reached to keep the original members and end the program in February 2017.{{Cite web |last=Yun |first=Go-eun |date=2016-12-16 |title= |script-title=ko:'멤버교체 소동' SBS '런닝맨' 결국 내년 2월 종영키로 |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20161216156800033 |access-date=2024-04-13 |website=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |archive-date=January 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104020449/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20161216156800033 |url-status=live }} However, on January 24, 2017, SBS announced that the show would continue airing past February. The decision came after Nam Seung-yong, the new Vice President of SBS Entertainment Headquarters, who was involved in conceiving Running Man, had further conversations with every member in regards to the show's future.{{Cite news |date=January 24, 2017 |title= |script-title=ko:'런닝맨' 현 멤버 그대로 계속 달린다!! |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170124n34050 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013020122/https://news.nate.com/view/20170124n34050 |archive-date=October 13, 2018 |access-date=January 24, 2017 |work=Yonhap News Agency |language=ko |via=Nate}}{{Cite news|title='Running Man' will keep on running|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/02/688_222801.html|work=The Korea Times|author=Lee Jin-a|date=January 25, 2017|access-date=February 2, 2017|archive-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203080316/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/02/688_222801.html|url-status=live}} After Nam apologized to Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo for all of the issues regarding the program, Kim became actively involved in convincing the other members to continue working on the program.{{Cite web |date=2017-01-31 |title= |script-title=ko:[피플IS]다시 뛰는 '런닝맨', 김종국이 설득했다 |url=https://isplus.com/article/view/isp201701310113 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Ilgan Sports |language=ko |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527170337/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp201701310113 |url-status=live }}

On April 28, 2019, Running Man was criticized for plagiarizing Naver webtoon Money Game. The aired episode showed cast members put into a studio and given money to spend as a group. The fans of Money Game pointed out the similarities between the episode concept and the webtoon's storyline. Money Game writer Bae Jin-soo and Naver Webtoon, the platform in which the webtoon is published, both stated that they never received prior notification or requests for consent to be able to adopt the webtoon's storyline into a Running Man episode. In response, producers of the show issued an apology to both parties.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}

During an episode aired on December 7, 2020, the show depicted China and Taiwan as separate countries when playing a board game, which caused outrage and call for boycotts in China.{{cite web|title=Chinese netizens boycott South Korean television show Running Man for 'insulting China'|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3113196/chinese-netizens-boycott-south-korean-television-show|website=SCMP|date=December 10, 2020|access-date=December 12, 2020|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212134658/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3113196/chinese-netizens-boycott-south-korean-television-show|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Chinese netizens cry foul over Taiwan flag on South Korea's 'Running Man'|url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4072355|website=Taiwan News|date=December 8, 2020|access-date=December 15, 2020|archive-date=December 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216034937/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4072355|url-status=live}}.

It was revealed that the cast had suffered various injuries such as herniated discs, as a result of the physically challenging games in the show.{{cite web|title=Haha Confesses 8 Years of Running Man Destroyed the Members' Bodies|url=https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/running-man-injury-haha-destroyed-members-bodies/|date=January 13, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2023|archive-date=October 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005000227/https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/running-man-injury-haha-destroyed-members-bodies/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=April 2024}}{{cite web|title=Running Man Members All Suffered Slipped Disc & Went Through Surgical Procedures Just for the Show|url=https://goodyfeed.com/running-man-members-all-suffered-slipped-disks-surgical-procedures-just-for-the-show/|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2023|archive-date=April 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413075824/https://goodyfeed.com/running-man-members-all-suffered-slipped-disks-surgical-procedures-just-for-the-show/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=April 2024}}

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