List of Running Man cast members
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The original cast members of Running Man are Yoo Jae-suk, Gary, Haha, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki.[1] 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).[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5] 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, but later returned as a guest, a week after his final recording.[6] 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.[7] On April 27, 2021, Lee Kwang-soo announced his departure, becoming the third original cast member to leave the show.[8]
Timeline[]
Cast[]
Current cast[]
| Name | Nickname(s) | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoo Jae-suk | Yoo-ruce Willis (유르스 윌리스) Yoo-hyuk (유혁) Yoo-ames Bond (유임스 본드) Grasshopper (메뚜기) Cicadanem (매미넴) Ddakji King (딱지왕) Dog-nosed Yoo-hyuk (개코유역) Yoda (요다) Grasshopper King (뚜기왕) Love Expert (연애고수) Kwang-soo's Love Coach (광수의 연애코치) Small Yoo Jae Suk (스몰 유재석) Yoomerang (유메랑) Mouth Like Mount Baekdu (입이 백두산) Rat (쥐) Mickey Mouse (미키 마우스) Unchanging Goofball Adlib King (애드립 대왕) |
Episode 1 – present | The main host of the show, who is known for his escaping abilities and quick thinking during race missions. As a main host, he has been featured as a protagonist in many special episodes, which presented him with a nickname of Yoo-mes Bond. He is shown to have a close relationship with a lot of the guests on the show, which he often boasts about to the other members. He is also often referenced to the color green throughout the show and is also known for his nickname "Grasshopper" from his first television appearances. He becomes one of the most capable players in the series, and is, along with Kim Jong-kook, considered to be one of the two main powers in missions. He is also one of the smartest and is one of the Ace Trio. His theme songs are "Step by Step" by New Kids on the Block and "Extreme Ways" by Moby. His official colour is green. His animal is a Grasshopper. |
| Haha | Haroro (하로로) Roro (로로) Mad/Crazy Haroro (미친 하로로) Penguin (펭귄) Playboy (난봉꾼) Kid/Little Brat (꼬마) Little Hunter (꼬마사냥꾼) Schemer (모사꾼) Ha-Rad Pitt (하래드 피트) Octopus (주꾸미) King of Nonsense (넌센스의 왕) Se-chan's Hero (세찬의 헤로) Mapo Cotton Punch (마포 코튼 펀치) Mr. Dirty Moustache HaHa PD Old Fossil |
Episode 1 – present | The primary joker of the cast and is usually picked on by other members because of his height and his similar appearance to Pororo the Little Penguin. In the earliest episodes of the program, Haha had a tendency to feel as though he is the main lead in a movie created by his imagination, as well as be the playboy of the cast, as he always confesses his love to female guests. When things don't go his way, he lashes out verbally, causing great laughter among the cast. However, this ended when he became engaged to singer Byul, changing to a "married man" and becoming very rough to female guests. He was one of the weakest player during the missions, occasionally being picked on even while on the chasing team especially Jaesuk and Jihyo from the mission team. He is one of the betrayers, cheaters and tiger moths of the show. His theme songs are "Perfect Love" by Lutricia McNeal and the theme song of Pororo the Little Penguin. His official colour is yellow. His animal is a Penguin. |
| Jee Seok-jin | Big Nose (왕코) Impala (임팔라) Race Starter (레이스 스타터) Yoo Jae Suk's Sunflower (유재석 의 해바라기) Black Hole (블랙 홀) Celebrity Paparazzi (연예인파파라치) Suk-ja (석자) Jae-suk Parody (재수 패러디) Ji-dolph (지돌프) Third-wheel (세번째 바퀴) Awkward Ji (지석바리) Suyu-ri's Honey Punch (수유리의 허니 펀치) The Icon of Indifference (무관심의 아이콘) Jee Stream (지냇물) Ji-rasoni Jee-Sly (지 스라이) Gee-Sock-Sam (지석삼) |
Episode 1 – present | The oldest member of the show and one of Yoo Jae-suk's closest friends, having known each other for more than 20 years. He is shown to be jealous of the good relationship between Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook. Dubbed the "Race Starter" during the race missions, he is shown to be one of the weakest members and is the most frequently eliminated, so easily that the other members would declare that the race has officially started after his elimination. He's even dubbed as the group's "black hole" because of this. He is also the most gullible among the cast, as he gets easily tricked, particularly towards business investments, though he is also sometimes portrayed to be smart, particularly towards Korean history. His theme song is "House You Live In" by Park Jin-young. His official colour is orange. His animal is an Impala. |
| Kim Jong-kook | Sparta-kook (스파르타국) Commander (능력자) Kookie (꾹이) Tiger (호랑이) Coach Kook (꾹코치) One Chance Master (원찬스마스터) Mr. Capable (능력 씨) Father-in-law (시아버지) Kim-Leave it (김놔둬) Kook-minator (꾹네이터) Jong-sook (종숙) Lackey's Boss (래키의 보스) Gang Boss (갱 보스) Anyang Hothead (안양 꼬라지) Jerk of Anyang (안양의 얼간이) Romantic Punch (낭만 주먹) Kim Thug |
Episode 1 – present | The strongest and bravest member of the cast, Kim Jong-kook is known for his strength and skill during the race missions. During the missions, he is known for his sudden appearances that are often accompanied by the soundbite "This is Sparta!" taken from the movie 300. His smart tactics are often successful to eliminate the other members and as a result, he is known for having both brains and brawn. He is also one of the smartest and is one of the Ace Trio. He is also shown at times to show off his aegyo. His only apparent weakness is women and he is often teased for having a particular fondness towards Yoon Eun-hye. He treats Haha, Lee Kwang-soo and later Yang Se-chan as his subordinates and lackeys. His theme songs are "What We Need Is A Hero" by Alan Silvestri, his own song, "One Man" and "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio. His official colour is red. His animal is a Tiger. |
| Song Ji-hyo | Blank Ji (멍지) Ace (에이스) Bad/Gangster Ji-hyo (불량지효) Monday Girlfriend (월요여친) Song Ji-yok (송지욕) Beardy Ji-hyo (수염지효) Gold Ji-hyo (금지효) Pretty Ji-hyo Goddess of Luck (행운의 여신) Goddess of Sleep (잠의 여신) Queen of Extreme Sports (익스트림 스포츠의 여왕) Queen of Quizzes (퀸즈 오브 퀴즈) Queen of Destruction (파괴의 여왕) Madam Gurie (귀리 부인) Song Van (송합차) Sister Fish (물고기 누나) Clueless Ji-hyo (모르지효) Rattlesnake (방울뱀) Cavewoman Ji-hyo (담지효) Queen Red Hare Song Jeoktoma (송적도마) |
Episode 2 – 5 (guest) Episode 6 – present (regular)[nb 1][9] |
The luckiest member of the show, who initially only appeared as a guest, but was added to the main cast in episode 6. Song Ji-hyo was often known to swear and became bad during broadcasts towards Kwang-soo. She is often seen with confused or blank facial expressions most of the time. Throughout the series, she has been involved in the official loveline of the show alongside Gary. She is one of the strongest players during the missions with similar running, catching capabilities and intelligence comparable to Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook, though lacking in quiz missions except to 5 second quiz or common knowledge quiz. She is also known as the female version of Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook which is noticed by Lee Kwang-soo on ep 177. She is also one of the smartest and is one of the Ace Trio. As the show occasionally hands out gold as the prize for winning the final mission, she is known to have always won it. Her theme song is the Angry Birds theme song and "Dam-da-di" by Lee Tzsche. Her official colour is purple. Her animal is a Cat. |
| Jeon So-min | Female Traitor (여성 반역자) Female KwangSoo (여성 광수) Missing Person (누락 된 사람) Wandering Girl (떠돌아 다니는 여자) |
Episode 224, 343 (guest) Episode 346 – present (regular) |
One of the youngest members of the show, who initially appeared as a guest for a couple of episodes. She was officially added to the main cast since episode 346. She has a capability to hold steel objects on her body like a magnet. She is known as the female version of Lee Kwang-soo and Haha because of her betraying other members, cheating and becoming a tiger moth which is the same with Lee Kwang-soo and Haha. So Min is considered the new player of the cast after taking on the role from Kwang Soo, often getting flustered around handsome male guests, though the other members frequently tease her by pairing her with Se-chan or Jong-kook. She becomes scary when money gets involved. Her theme song is "Careless Whisper", by George Michael and "Tunak Tunak Tun", by Daler Mehndi. Her official colour is pink. Her animals are a Frog and a Parrot. |
| Yang Se-chan | Strawberry Yang (양딸기) The New King of Misfortunes (불운의 새로운 왕) |
Episode 321, 323 (guest) Episode 346 – present (regular) |
One of the youngest members of the show, who initially appeared as a guest for a couple of episodes. He was officially added to the main cast since episode 346. Since becoming a member, he quickly becomes a member of the unlucky group along with Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin and Lee Kwang-soo. He is also referred as the #8, in terms of appearance. He replace Kwang-soo's role as Jong-kook's principal lackey, and become his favourite person, accidentally making Kwang-soo fury and became abandoned, however in later episodes he and Kwang-soo become best friends by its age and because are Jong-kook's "servants". His official colour is grey. His animal is a Catfish. |
Former cast[]
| Name | Nickname(s) | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzy | Busan Girl (부산 소녀) Cowardly Girl (겁 많은 소녀) 19 Years Old Girl (19살 소녀) Vitamin (비타민) Poor Lizzy (불쌍한 리지) |
Episode 13 – 14, 292 (guest) Episode 18 – 27 (regular) |
Formerly known as the youngest member of the show (at 19 years old), Lizzy is known for her cute looks and her "aegyo". She originally appeared as a guest in episodes 13 and 14, but later joined the main cast in episode 18. She also uses a unique Busan dialect when speaking. Lizzy has left Running Man since episode 28. Her reason for leaving was never mentioned in the show, but possibly due to scheduling conflicts between the show and After School activities. After 5 years of not appearing in the show, she makes a comeback as a guest in episode 292.[4][5] Her theme song is "A-ing", by After School's sub-unit Orange Caramel. Her official colour is pink. |
| Song Joong-ki | Flower Joong-ki (꽃중기) Pretty Boy Joong-ki (꽃미남중기) Brain Joong-ki (브레인 중기) Active/Enthusiastic Young Man (적극청년) |
Episode 1 – 41 (regular) Episode 66 (guest) Episode 71, 97, 251, 283 (cameo) |
The visual member of the show, who was introduced alongside Gary and Lee Kwang-soo as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. He was known for his intelligence, enthusiasm and optimism, often trying out new things and attempting to figure out puzzles and strategize during the race missions; but often result in ultimate failure. In episode 41, he left the cast to focus on his acting career, to which the departure occurred on the same year of 2011 when Lizzy left.[3] However, he reappeared in episode 66 as a guest. He was initially set to return as a guest in episode 283 for the 2016 Smile Cup, but later appeared in that episode as a special appearance only due to his injury to his knee, preventing him from taking part in the missions. His theme song is "Pretty Boy", by M2M. His official colour is sky blue. |
| Gary | Peaceful Gary (평온개리) Master of Pain (고통의 달인) Stress Gary (스트레스개리) Industrial Spy (산업의스파이) Straight-Going Gary (직진개리) Boxer Gae (개복서) Tycoon (태풍) Gaelly (갤리) Monday Boyfriend (월요남친) Mr. Gary (개리 쒸) Wild Gary (야생개리) Sudden Commander (뜬금 능력자) Mr. Random Capable (임의 씨 가능) Squid (오징어) Gae-cholas Cage (개코라스 케이지) |
Episode 1 – 324 (regular) Episode 325, 336 (guest) |
The most gullible and honest member of the show, who was introduced alongside Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. Throughout the series, he has been involved in the official loveline of the show alongside Song Ji-hyo, as well as an love rival of Haha. Although shown to be quite clueless at times, he is known as "The man full of surprises" and the "dark horse" of Running Man during race missions sometimes, highlighted when the show held the Best of the Best Match with him winning the match twice in a row. He is also known to be easily irritated whenever the members, particularly Haha, called him a "squid" (as the byword for being ugly), which often leaves him depressed. His theme songs are his various Leessang songs. He left the cast as of episode 324 to focus on his music career, but briefly returned in the following episode 325 as a guest.[6] His official colour is blue. His animal is a Monkey. |
| Lee Kwang-soo | Framer Kwang-soo (모함광수) Dance Machine (댄싱 머신) Giraffe (기린) Giraffe's Tricks (꼼수 기린) Kwangvatar (광바타) Betrayer Kwang-soo (배신광수) Icon of Betrayal (배신의 아이콘) Icon of Bad Luck (불운의 아이콘) Prince of Asia (아시안 프린스) God of Variety (예능신) KwangToad (광두꺼비) Kwang-ja (광자) Lee Sa-rang (이사랑) Man who Easily Falls in Love (쉽게 사랑에 빠지는 남자/쉽사빠) Jong-kook's Veteran Lackey (종국 베테랑 래키) Joong Ki's Friend (중기의 친구) Love Giraffe (사랑 기린) Cherished Gagman (아끼는 개그맨 후배) Forever Star Butler Dung Perry Lee Sirloin |
Episode 1 – 559 | The tallest member of the cast, initially introduced alongside Gary and Song Joong-ki as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. During the earlier episodes, he was known for framing his fellow members with embarrassing and often absurd rumors. He is often picked on by the rest of the cast, particularly Kim Jong-kook and Yoo Jae-suk, due to his timid nature. He entertains the viewers as the King of betrayers, cheaters and tiger moths in the show. He is also known to be one of the most unluckiest and most penalized member, having earned the worst results in nearly every luck-based missions. It was revealed that he is one of the most popular members and earned a great reputation in various regions of Asia through the series, which left the others in shock. He gained the nickname "Prince of Asia" from this. After 11 years of being a regular cast member of the show, he left the cast in episode 559 due to a lingering ankle injury caused by a car accident the year prior. His theme songs are "Saint Agnes and the Burning Train" by Sting, the main theme of Public Enemy, Kidding from and "Theme of False Emperor" from Sangokushi Taisen. His official colour is black. His animal is a Giraffe. |
Relationships[]
Current relationships[]
| Members | Relation | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook |
Eternal Rivals (영원한 숙적) Running Man's Two Pillars of Power (런닝맨 권력 양대산맥) |
The duo often argue when they meet and being put up against each other. Usually Kim Jong-kook wins the battle. They are also known as ace same as Ji-hyo. They have been known as rivals since the first episode, and are considered as two of the strongest players in the series. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Song Ji-hyo |
Commander and Ace (능력자&에이스)[10] Fearless Duo (용감한 듀오) Extreme Sports Duo (익스트림 스포츠의 듀오)[11] SpartAce (스파타에이스) |
The "Ace" and "Sparta" relation was first depicted in Episode 21. They then became one of the strongest teams. In Episode 379, they proved their love for extreme sports and rode New Zealand's scary Nevis Swing upside down facing the landscape; the most dangerous and extreme way to experience the ride. They are one of the most compatible pairs in the show. When these two team up, they are invincible together and always win. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo |
Candy Alliance (사탕동맹) Yoo-Mong Siblings (유멍 남매) Ace Couple/Sibling/Team (에이스 커플/남매/팀) |
These two are always in a bitter siblings rivalry because they are often seen bickering and fighting with each other. In Episode 42, Song Ji-hyo gave Yoo Jae-suk a candy to make an alliance with him. In the end, Song Ji-hyo betrayed Yoo Jae-suk by ripping off his name tag. Their great chemistry was noticed very early even before the show starts on Family Outing. They have earned the nickname ''national siblings" due to their chemistry and funny bickering. They are one of the most compatible pairs in the show. When these two team up, they are invisible together and always win. In fact, she's one of the three women who can and dare to be savage to Jae-suk (along with Hyori and Jessi). The two show a Tom and Jerry-esque relationship. Although they always bicker and fight, they always take care of each other, like real siblings. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Ji Suk-jin |
The Strongest And The Weakest (최강과 최약) The Awkward Partners (어색한 파트너) |
During the first Running Man Hunting (Episode 52), Kim Jong-kook and Ji Suk-jin were the first members to be eliminated via rolling the dice in the 'Race to Kyungjoo' mission. Since it was the first time the strongest and weakest member were together, the atmosphere after the elimination was awkward. Yoo Jae-suk was the first to pinpoint the series' latest combination. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin |
Suk-Brothers (석브라더스) Two-Suks (투석스) |
The two MCs have been close friends for more than 20 years and that they both have "Suk" in their names. However, Ji Suk-jin is always jealous of the good relationship Jae-suk has with Kim Jong-kook. In Episode 27, Ji Suk-jin was referred to as Yoo Jae-suk's "sunflower" (always facing towards him) and was officially christened as such in Episode 40. They are the oldest member of the team. Jaesuk also likes to play tricks on Sukjin. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Haha |
My Big Brother and My Little Brother (우리 형, 내 동생) The Grim Reapers (저승사자)[12] |
These two are often on the same team and they have an endearing older brother/little brother relationship throughout the show and often address each other as such in a playful manner. The two have been close friends since prior to X-man. The two have performed and toured together as the Running Man Brothers. |
| Haha, Yoo Jae-suk |
Ha-Suk (하석) | This "loveline" was formed after the announcement that Song Ji-hyo was dating the CEO of her company in Episode 82. Ji Suk-jin commented that a new loveline was needed in the show. Following which, Haha commented that he was preparing for a love line and Yoo Jae-suk immediately jokingly replied, saying that he couldn't sleep because he has been thinking about Haha too much. They often argue with each other with the superpowers given on Episode 74. "The one who controls time" and "The one who drives me crazy" are the top two phrases said by Yoo Jae-suk and Haha. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Jeon So-min |
Kook-Min Couple/Siblings National Couple/Siblings (국민 커플/남매) |
These two paired for the first time during Episode 349's secret mission named Kook-Min's Pick in relation to the Global Race Project. Later, both showed the good relationship, particularly Kim Jong-Kook showed kindness and bring luck to Jeon So-min when paired together. This relationship is further showed in Episode 434. They are sometimes being teased together. |
| Song Ji-hyo, Jeon So-min |
Mong-Dol Sisters (멍돌 자매) | This was formed in Episode 351 when Yoo Jae-Suk called them the 'Mong-Dol sisters' and said that the 'Mong' (blank) applies to Song Ji-hyo and the 'Dol' (a shortened form for crazy) applies to Jeon So-min. |
| Jeon So-min, Ji Suk-jin |
Clumsy Jeon and Awkward Ji (전어리와 지석바리) Clumsy and Awkward Duo (어리바리 듀오) Slow! Clumsy! Cross! |
In Episode 372, when Lee Kwang-soo is choosing members to join Kim Jong-kook's team for a game, Ji Suk-jin suggests he add the "clumsy ones" to the team. Lee Kwang-soo adds him to the team and ends up adding Jeon So-min to the team as well deeming them both as "clumsy." This encourages other members to call them "Team Clumsy" and Yoo Jae-suk makes up a new nickname for them which is "Clumsy Jeon and Awkward Ji." When Jeon So-min first entered the show, she used to take care of Yoo Jae-suk and Ji Suk-jin because they were old like their daughter/niece In the episode 542 make a similar cheer of "Feel! Touch! Cross!" (that Suk-jin makes with Lee Kwang Soo) called "Slow! Clumsy! Cross!" |
| Haha, Song Ji-hyo |
Hahyo Siblings
(하효 남매) (마포구의 형제) |
In earlier episodes, Haha and Song Ji-hyo used to be involved in a love triangle with Gary. However Haha got married in 2012 and the love triangle between the three ended. The duo is one of the most compatible pairing in the show. Nowadays, Ji-hyo tends to pick Haha in couple races, resulting in them teaming up a lot. They are known to be living in the same neighbourhood, hence the relation "Mapo-gu Siblings." |
| Yoo Jae-Suk, Yang Se-chan |
Protruding Mouth Brothers (튀어 나온 입 형제) | They have that mouths that protrudes, making them both very loud and talkative. Due to their talkative nature, they both make fun of Lee Kwang-soo and when one is not making fun of him, the other will. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Jeon So-min |
Baribari Family (바리 바리 가)
Jeon So-min and 2 fathers (전소민과아버지돌) |
The relationship of these three is that of friends with bad luck, notably failed the mission when being together as a team. It started when they failed the mission in Osaka (Episode 347 & 348), and in Mongolia (Episode 351-353) with Jihyo. They also notable for condemning to the hell of ramen which bringing them to mission failure, starting in Episode 390 in Okinawa, and in the End Year's Special (Episode 429-431). They are also recognized for their bad luck and persistence. Besides that, So min always complained being team up with these two as she said they are old and are very needy. Their team looks like 2 fathers and a daughter/uncles and a niece. |
| Kim Jong Kook, Yang Sechan |
Doll Attachment Jong-kook and his Junior Lackley (대 애착인형) |
Yoo Jae Suk gave them the nickname after he realised that the 2 stick would together even outside the show. |
| Jeon Somin, Yang Sechan |
Maknae
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Second Loveline After Kim Jong-kook & Song Ji-hyo First Loveline |
| Kim Jong Kook, Song Jihyo, Yang Sechan, Jeon Somin |
Running Man Loveline After all
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Both Loveline Each Other after realised that the 4 stick would together even outside the show. |
Former relationships[]
| Members | Relation | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gary, Song Ji-hyo |
Monday Couple (월요커플)[13] | The former official loveline of the show, they showed interest in each other on Mondays, which was initially the day the show was filmed. The first mention of the term "Monday Couple" was in episode 12, although the relationship had been developing a few episodes prior. The relationship seemed one-sided until episode 16 when Ji-hyo told the cast that on Mondays she has a man, referring to Gary. Haha was in a love triangle with them in some of the earlier episodes. Later, the show was filmed on both Mondays and Tuesdays, leading to jokes about the couple not being in effect on Tuesdays. |
| Gary, Song Ji-hyo, Haha |
Song Ji-Hyo and the Two Kids (송지효와 두 아이)
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At the beginning of Running Man history, there existed a love triangle between the Monday Couple and Haha. It has been shown in earlier episodes, like episodes 20 and 43 for example how Haha and Gary competed over Song Ji Hyo. During Song Ji-hyo's week (episode 333), Haha even jokingly apologized for marrying his wife Byul and said that he could have won her love. |
| Song Joong-ki, Song Ji-hyo |
Song-Song Siblings (송송남매)[15] | It first attracted attention from episode 15 when Song Joong-ki kissed Song Ji-hyo on the cheek. They later evolved into a siblings relationship as the Song-Song Siblings. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Gary, Haha, Lizzy |
Kim Jong-kook and the Two Kids (김종국과 아이 둘)[16] Kim Jong-kook and the Three Kids (김종국과 세 자녀) Chasing Team (추격 팀) |
A twist on the name of the former Korean band Seo Taiji and Boys (서태지와 아이들). In the earlier episodes, Gary and Haha were often found in the same team, and were usually under the control of the domineering Kim Jong-kook. Thus, they were often shown as being afraid of Kim Jong-kook. Lizzy later joined the team at episode 20 to form "Kim Jong-kook and the Three Kids". These three were almost always chosen to be the chasing team. After the format changed, they often teamed up with guest, too. They were also often seen standing together during the opening. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Song Joong-ki |
Same-Aged Friends (동갑내기)[17] | Lee Kwang-soo claims to be close friends with Song Joong-ki as they are of the same age (both born in 1985), but Song Joong-ki would often deny their close friendship, leaving Kwang-soo appearing depressed. Song Joong-ki finally admitted to their close friendship in his final speech during the filming of his last episode (Episode 41). |
| Gary, Haha |
Ga-Ha Combination (가하 컴비) Two Kids (아이둘) Real Rivals (레알라이벌) Squid and Octopus (오징어와 주꾸미) |
The rivalry between Gary and Haha had existed since way back and it got worse when they fought over Ji-hyo as they were involved in a love triangle but was just recently confirmed in episode 275 where they'd have been bickering a lot more than usual in the past few episodes. Ironically, they were often in the same team and have won in many occasions. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Ji Suk-jin |
New Dumb and Dumber (신형 덤앤더머) Easy Brothers (이지 브라더스) Feel, Touch, Cross! (필촉 크로스)[18] |
The New Dumb and Dumber relation was first depicted in Episode 65 when they became a duo, acting similarly to the Dumb and Dumber couple of Family Outing. Later, they were known as the Easy Brothers when they were designated spies for Episode 68, and a clue was offered to the other members that threatened to reveal their identities. The clue was "Easy", a combination of their surnames 이(Lee, pronounced ee) and 지(Ji). Whenever they pair up, they are also known for performing their "Feel, Touch, Cross!" (필, 촉, 크로스!) chant before each mission.[19] |
| Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo, Ji Suk-jin |
Serengeti (세렝게티) Animal Kingdom (동물의 왕국) Kook-Easy Brothers (국이지 브라더스) |
This group has a set of animal nicknames. Kim Jong-kook is the tiger, Ji Suk-jin is the Impala, and Lee Kwang-soo is the giraffe. When they are grouped, they always have an serengeti atmosphere as Kim Jong-kook says in Episode 87. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Haha |
Betrayal Masters (배신 마스터)
Betrayal Brothers(배신 형제) |
In Episode 99, the duo were given a spy mission to oust their kings respectively but they failed the mission. They are known as members with impressive cheating and betraying skills to the extent of betraying each other. They are also known as 'Tiger Moth' along with So-min because they are attracted to money just like how moths attracted to flames, even worse than other moths. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo |
Yoo-Lee Brothers (유이 브라더스) Yoo-Lee, I miss you! (유이 보고 싶다) Lee-Yoo (이유)[20] Dumb and Dumber (덤앤더머) The Unlucky Duo (꽝손 듀오) |
The duo was formed when Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-soo paired up in Episode 90 by combining both their surnames together, 유(Yoo) and 이(Lee, pronounced ee). Throughout Episode 90, Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Kwang-soo often does the "Yoo-Lee" cross. Often at which, Lee Kwang-soo would state that it sounds like the name of After School's Uee, and would lead to the members claiming that they miss her. They finally met and teamed up team with Uee in episode 137, doing the "Yoo-Lee" cross. The name also pertains to IU, a popular Korean singer. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin |
Jail Regulars Trio (감옥 단골 3인방)[20] Lee-Yoo-Ji Brothers (이유지 브라더스) The Unlucky Trio (꽝손 트리오) The Unlucky Brothers (꽝손 브라더스) |
In earlier episodes, this trio was often eliminated the earliest during Bells Hide and Seek, and met each other at the jail. They are also known as Lee-Yoo-Ji, an evolved form of Easy Brothers. It was created when Ji Suk-jin was getting jealous of Lee Kwang-soo being close with Yoo Jae-suk, and calling themselves Lee-Yoo in Episode 81. Asking whether Lee Kwang-soo was with Easy or the new Lee-Yoo, Yoo Jae-suk replies "that is the reason" ("the reason" is "Lee-Yoo-Ji" in Korean), and Ji Suk-jin reluctantly joins them to become Lee-Yoo-Ji, in which their surnames being put together. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo |
Commander Jong Kook and Disciple Soo
(능력자종국 과 그의조수) |
Their relation was formed in Episode 82 when Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Jong-kook were paired in a team. Since Kim Jong-kook resembles a tiger and Lee Kwang-soo resembles a giraffe, their relationship is known as Tiger and Giraffe. This happened again in Episode 84 where Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Jong-kook were chosen by the opposing team to pair up together with paper handcuffs, leaving both of them stuck to each other for the rest of the episode. The two show a Tom and Jerry-esque relationship.[22] In later episodes, Jong-kook see Kwang-soo as his most loyal lackey. |
| Haha, Lee Kwang-soo, Ji Suk-jin |
Betrayers Club (배신자 클럽)[23] | After Haha and Lee Kwang-soo became betrayal masters, Ji Suk-jin was added and they became the Betrayal Team. They were known for their constant betrayals in missions. They could even betray each other, thus distrust always exist in the team. In Episode 146, there was an episode featuring them, where they were listed as the Betrayers Club who attempts to steal a treasure. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Song Ji-hyo |
Mong-Kwang Siblings (멍광 남매) | These two are often seen fighting with each other. The two show a Tom and Jerry-esque relationship. Although they often fight, they take care of each other just like close siblings similar to Yoo Jae-suk and Song Ji-hyo's relationship. Song Ji-hyo had been asked which member she is most comfortable and close with in Running Man and she mentioned Lee Kwang-soo. |
| Lee Kwang-soo, Jeon So-min |
Kwang-Dol Siblings (광돌 남매) Tiger Moth Siblings (호랑이 나방 형제)
|
Ever since her first appearance in the program, Jeon So-min has been showing same characters as Lee Kwang-soo. They have great chemistry and easily betray and cheat the other members and each other, even when being partnered together. They are also known as 'Tiger Moth' along with Haha because they are attracted to money just like how moths attracted to flames, even worse than other moths. |
| Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Lee Kwang-soo, Yang Se-chan |
Kim Jong-kook and His Three Lackeys (김종국과 삼 개의 협박) | This group was formed after Yoo Jae-suk created it, due to the fact that the mentioned members were in one team. Kim Jong-kook was the leader and the three other members had to serve Jong-kook so that he wouldn't pick one of the three lackeys to go to the dangerous attraction. The four members also often to have a special connection, which the other members of the show couldn't understand. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, Yang Se-chan |
Unlucky Ones (똥덩어리) The Ugly Tribe (오징어족) Unlucky Avengers (운이없는 복수 자) The F4 (에서 F4) |
Before Yang Se-chan joined the show, Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Haha and Lee Kwang-soo were known as the unlucky members. Yang Se-chan is deemed unlucky and has joined the unlucky trio replacing Haha to form a group called "Unlucky Ones." They are also given the nickname "the ugly tribe" in Episode 346 when it was concluded that when the world comes to an end, the four males would be together. In episode 425, Yoo Jae-suk ironically called themselves F4, a reference to Boys Over Flowers where F4 was a group of 4 handsome flower boys. The F in their case could stand for the grade F instead of Flower. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Ji Suk-jin Lee Kwang-soo, Jeon So-min, Yang Se-chan |
Moths (불나방) The Six Fools |
In Episode 356, the members had to choose an exit to get a certain amount of money for the mission. Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Haha, Lee Kwang-soo, Yang Se-chan and Jeon So-min kept on telling each other that they are going to Exit 8, hence dubbed as moths. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, Jeon So-min |
Penalty Members (페널티 멤버) Unlucky Team (불운 한 팀) |
These members have bad luck when it comes to punishment, they have been the ones punished in the punishments of Japan in the Global Race, Australia in the Half and Half Tour and England in the Family Package Project, they also have bad luck displacing other unfortunates like HaHa or Yang Se-chan in the punishments given in each episode. |
| Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo |
Mission Team (미션팀)
Teletubbies (텔레 토비) |
On the starting of Running Man, they always split into mission and chasing teams. These four are always on the same team which is mission team whether it's instruction, chosen or fate. If they are playing hide and seek, they always need to hide. After the format has changed, they often team up too with guest. They also often seen standing together during opening. |
| Song Ji-hyo, Haha, Yang Se-chan, Lee Kwang-Soo |
Source of Wangko's Confidence (왕코 자신감의 근원 무신이 3총사) Quiz Strangers (퀴즈 모르는 사람들) |
The team was formed in Ep 501 when they had The 1st Running Man Quiz Strongest Person War. Ji Suk-jin called out Yang Se-chan, Haha, and with Yoo Jae-suk's help, Lee Kwang-soo, as the stupid trio because of their usual lacking performance during quiz segments. Haha, on the other hand, pointed Song Ji-hyo as their real captain. Despite Ji-hyo's quick wit and strength, which earned her the name 'Running Man's Ace', she is usually slow during quizzes. |
| Haha, Yang Se-chan, Lee Kwang-Soo |
Jong-Kook's Lackeys (종국의 하키) The Suck-ups (업업) |
Because of Jong Kook's dominance and power, these three often try to be on the same team as him, and they don't mind acting as his servants. Also, in Chapter 504, when they made fun of the fact that they were his best friends, they say that they were the Suck-ups. |
Notes[]
- ^ Song Ji-hyo is an official member as of this episode, but was unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
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