The last 2 months were full of work and as expected, I again did not update my entry here. It's a shame to me that I couldn't figure out some time to post an article, (or an entry as for sure). Since I just do not have much ideas to think of, let's just enjoy what I will write, and I'm just write, and write and write anything that ever cross my mind. K, let me just write anything that comes in my mind..
Running Man.
It is a show that I am likely to watch every week without stop, let's just say that it's a good show. But what I like about it is not just it's show, cause I have some memories lies with some of the cast inside the show. Well, let us proceed to the main subject of the entry.
Running Man was created by SBS as a part of Good Sundays lineup aired in Korea. Good Sunday slot was aired to compete with MBC's Sunday Sunday Night and KBS2's Happy Sunday. Following its infamous predecessor, X-Man and Family Outing, Running Man continues to become one of the most prominent entertainment shows in Korea, and obviously number one slot among SBS entertainment shows.
Front (from left) : Song Jihyo, Kang Gary, Lizzy (ex), Haha
Back (From left) : Lee Kwangsoo, Yoo Jaesuk, Song Joongki (ex), Ji Sukjin, Kim Jongkook
After a dismal rating by its predecessor, Family Outing Season 2, SBS has decided to replace the show with entire new concept, as to fight with other public broadcast in viewer rating. After 15 episodes, Family Outing Season 2, which is post-Yoo Jaesuk era of the show, is finally come to the end. Fan are anxiously waiting for the return of Yoo Jaesuk after his successive spells in X-Man and Family Outing. Rumours are speculating that he will return to host the show after leaving Family Outing in February 2010. After months of saga, finally SBS decide to broadcast a programme, lead by Yoo Jaesuk himself in a brand-new, hailed as never-before-seen entertainment show, called Running Man.
Don't walk, run.
Following Yoo Jaesuk were the original cast by Ji Sukjin, Kim Jongkook, Gary, Haha, Lee Kwangsoo and Song Joongki. However, Joongki left the show in May due to conflicting schedule, as well as focusing more on his acting career, due to his rise in popularity after starring in KBS2's Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Song Jihyo appears as a guest in episode 2 until made permanent by the staff and made official entry in episode 7. Lizzy was later added into the cast in episode 18, after featuring, also as a guest in episode 13.
Name : Yoo Jaesuk
Date of Birth : 14 August 1972
Years Active ; 1991-Present
Shows : Infinity Challenge, Happy Together
Main host of Running Man himself, he is also known as Yooruce Willis (parody of Bruce Willis, actor stars in Die Hard collection) as he is good at running away during mission Other names include Yoo Hyuk (parody of Super Junior Eunhyuk, main dancer, regards as one of the best dancers in Korea), Yoomes Bond (in episode 38, where he became the Usual Suspects in this episode) and Grasshopper (his first nicknames ever since appearing in television during debut days). He was a comedian in his early days, featuring in sitcoms and gag concerts all the way to his glamourous career after explosive popularity made in X-Man. Married to MBC announcer Na Kyeong Eun in 2007, he now has one son, named Ji Ho.
Name : Ji Sukjin
Date of Birth : 10 February 1966
Years Active : 1992-Present
Shows : Star Golden Bell, Heroine 6
The oldest member of the show, he is known as Big Nose Hyung. Running Man is his first outdoor appearance since Boyar Expedition in 2003. Married to Yoo Su Jeong, his work was notably recognised in KBS2's Star Golden Bell, aired for 4 years until its cancellation in 2011.
Name : Kim Jongkook
Date of Birth : 25 April 1976
Years Active : 1995-Present
Shows : Family Outing, X-Man
Notably the strongest man on the show, Kim Jongkook is known as Sparta Kook (parody of Spartacus, a legendary fighter in movie 300) and The Commander. Sometimes called the Tiger for his ability to chase his prey during mission. He was initially a member of Korean duo group Turbo, which has reached successive popularity during his days in the group. Still renowned until today, he ventures into entertaining industry since joining as a permanent cast in X-Man, in which he had a love line with Yoon Eunhye, his couple in the show, which also a member of idol Baby VOX. After then, he enlist in military for 2 years until discharge. Later, he joined Family Outing, also with Yoo Jaesuk and have love line with the female cast of the show, Lee Hyori and Park Yejin. He is also known as Kookie, where he shows his aegyo (cute) side of him, and weak to female guest.
Name : Gary
Real Name : Kang Hee Gun
Date of Birth : 24 February 1978
Years Active : 1996-Present
Shows : Running Man (first time)
Gary was known as his love line with Song Jihyo in the show before sudden exposure of Jihyo's secret dating with her agency's CEO leaked in the internet. Formerly called Peaceful Gary as he stays calm during photoshoot session in the early episodes of Running Man, Gary appears in the shows as "variety newbie", but quickly establishing himself in the show with his wittiness as well as his antics. Also known as Gaecolas Cage (parody of Nicholas Cage) he was easily fooled by others and being clueless at all times.
Name : Haha
Real Name : Ha Donghoon
Date of Birth : 20 August 1979
Years Active : 2001-Present
Shows : Infinity Challenge, HahaMong Show
He was in a group, Jikiri before it disbanded soon after debut. Then, he embark his journey, being a host before creating his solo album. In Running Man, he is easily picked by others. He is also known as Haroro (parody of Pororo the Little Penguin). He also has a tendency to feel as though he is the main lead into a movie created by his imagination. When things don't go his way, he lashes out verbally, causing great laughter among the cast. He is also the playboy of the cast, as he always confess his love to female guests.
Name : Lee Kwangsoo
Date of Birth : 14 July 1985
Years Active : 2008-Present
Shows : Running Man (first time)
Featured as one of the "variety rookies", he has build an image known as Framer Kwang-su, where he frames his fellow members with embarrassing and often absurd rumours. He is also known as Kwang-vatar for his similar appearance to the Na'vi species in Avatar and "Kwang-potter" for his similar appearance to Harry Potter when wearing spectacles. He is often picked on by the rest of the cast for being the youngest and is weak in the games. Sometimes he is also called Giraffe, thanks to his tall appearance. He starred in MBC's High Kick to the Roof, when he starts being known as an actor. Another drama into his credits are Dong Yi and City Hunter.
Name : Song Jihyo
Real Name : Cheon Sung Im
Date of Birth : 14 August 1981
Years Active : 2006-Present
Shows : Running Man, Family Outing (guest)
The only female member of the show, she joined the cast as guest in episode 2, until made permanent in episode 7. She is also known as Song Ji-yok, where "yok" means "to swear", because of her "bad words" toward some of the members like Lee Kwang-su and Ha-ha. She is also known as Mong Ji-hyo, where "mong" means "confused" or "blank", because of her facial expressions which makes her seem confused. During the race mission, she is referred to as an "Ace" due to her similar running/catching capabilities as well as comparable intelligence to Kim Jong-kook. She stars in some of famous drama such as Princess Hours, Jumong, and Crime Squad.
Ex-Members
Name : Song Joongki
Date of Birth : 19 September 1985
Years Active : 2008-Preent
Shows : Running Man (first time)
Featured as one of the "variety rookies", he is known for his good-looks and is referred to as Flower Joongki, meaning pretty and is referred to as Brain Joongki . He is also known as Active Joongki when he either wants to try something new or believes he can do something well, but ultimately fails. As of episode 41, he has left the program to focus on his acting career. He reappeared in episode 66 as a guest, which caught the members by surprise. He also made special appearance in episode 71 as King Sejong, part of his promotion of Deep Rooted Tree.
Name : Lizzy
Real Name : Park Sooyoung
Date of Birth : 31 July 1992
Years Active : 2010-Present
Shows : After School's "Playgirlz", We Got Married
The "long-term guest" of Running Man and member of girl group After School, Lizzy is known as the country girl from Busan. As of episode 26, she has left the program for After School activities.
The Correlation
Well, I think that's all for today, I fell sleepy now, so let's just continue some other time, k... Till then...
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