The Basics Air Date: Every Sunday on SBS at 6:10 p.m. with run time of ~75minutes. Part of SBS’ Sunday variety umbrella program, “Good Sunday.” Premiere Date: July 11, 2010 Current episode: Episode 242 broadcast on April 12, 2015 Format: In the beginning, the show was dubbed a “urban action variety” reality TV show in which… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Watch “Running Man”: The Rundown
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Do Kim Jong Kook, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Kwang Soo Prevail Against All Odds on “Running Man”?
Kim Jong Kook really puts his skills to the test on the April 12 episode of SBS’ “Running Man”! “Running Man” recently asked fans to submit their very own game ideas, and this episode was composed in part from games submitted by avid viewers worldwide. Jung Il Woo, CNBLUE Jung Yonghwa, and FTISLAND Lee Hongki… Continue reading Do Kim Jong Kook, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Kwang Soo Prevail Against All Odds on “Running Man”?
Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Jong Kook Rise Next to Kim Soo Hyun in China
“Running Man” stars Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Jong Kook are so popular in China that they are right up there with actor Kim Soo Hyun, and with him, they are called the “third generation of Hallyu kings.” Lee Kwang Soo, also known as “Prince of Asia,” flew over to China on April 7 to film a Chinese… Continue reading Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Jong Kook Rise Next to Kim Soo Hyun in China
Which K-Pop Star Shares Your April Birthday?
Happy birthday to everyone with an April birthday! This month celebrates birthdays of K-Pop idols such as Siwon, Eunhyuk (Super Junior), Jonghyun (SHINee), Daesung (BIGBANG), Jessica, Sehun (EXO), Luhan, UEE (After School), Himchan (B.A.P), and Wooyoung (2PM). Also solo artists Kim Jong Kook, Jay Park, Younha, and actor Lee Jun Ki. There are also two pairs… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your April Birthday?
Yoo Jae Suk Describes Kim Jong Kook’s Anger at HaHa and Byul’s Engagement
Yoo Jae Suk has revealed that Kim Jong Kook was angered by the announcement of HaHa and Byul’s marriage in 2012. On the March 19 “lovers special” episode of “Happy Together 3,” Byul discussed the sudden engagement and marriage to HaHa several years ago, saying, “I was thirty years old at the time. I felt… Continue reading Yoo Jae Suk Describes Kim Jong Kook’s Anger at HaHa and Byul’s Engagement
Kim Jong Kook Joins Kim Soo Hyun in “Producer”
Singer and variety star Kim Jong Kook is making his drama acting debut with the highly anticipated KBS drama “Producer.” Kim Jong Kook is in the final stages of signing the contract and is set to play a variety show PD and will be a senior to Cha Tae Hyun’s character. He will be attending the first… Continue reading Kim Jong Kook Joins Kim Soo Hyun in “Producer”
Haha Tries to Be the Matchmaker for Kim Jong Kook and Kim Seo Hyung on “Running Man”
On the episode of SBS’s variety show “Running Man” aired on March 15, Haha tries to play the matchmaker for Kim Jong Kook and actress Kim Seo Hyung. When Kim Seo Hyung forms a team with Kim Jong Kook and Haha, she jokes, “Starting from the New Year, I really want to see both of you as men,” showing… Continue reading Haha Tries to Be the Matchmaker for Kim Jong Kook and Kim Seo Hyung on “Running Man”
Kim Jong Kook Has a New Love Interest on “Running Man”
The upcoming episode of SBS’s “Running Man” features actresses Kim Seo Hyung and Ye Ji Won for a special race. Since Kim Seo Hyung does not appear on variety shows often, many are excited about seeing her variety persona. In the opening sequence, she surprises the members of the show with her short greeting and… Continue reading Kim Jong Kook Has a New Love Interest on “Running Man”
Yoo In Na and Kim Jong Kook to Host “Fashion King” Season 3
Yoo In Na and Kim Jong Kook will be hosting the third season of SBS’ fashion competition show “Fashion King.” According to industry insiders, the hosts recently confirmed their appearance on the show, and have already participated in the first shoot which was held today on March 5. The experienced MCs will be joined by a number of star… Continue reading Yoo In Na and Kim Jong Kook to Host “Fashion King” Season 3
14 Episodes We Want to See On Running Man
“Running Man” has been host to some of the most entertaining moments in the variety show world of Korea. With the lovable weekly cast and super famous guests, fans of all ages are crazy for “Running Man.” However, there are still a lot of Hallyu stars who have yet to be a guest on the show.… Continue reading 14 Episodes We Want to See On Running Man