On June 21, the YouTube channel Ttnttn loaded an episode of Promotion problems are just an excusewith Running Man members Yoo Jae-Suk, Ji Suk-Jin, Ji-Hyo song, HahaAND From Ye-Eun.
During the episode, Yoo Jae-Sukreflect on Running man’s 16 years old, he spoke From Ye-EunA “men’s boy” grew by looking at the show, saying: “When Running Man Started, neither we nor the production team we thought it would last so long. For seven or eight months, we went to last place in our time slot. “ He candidly revealed the first struggles of the program. Ji suk-jin Added, “At the time I was making Star Golden Bell, and a manager told me Running Man It seemed to me that he was losing momentum and could end after 10 months. “
Haha shared, “The Democratic Party at the time told us to prepare ourselves mentally, saying that they would try to continue for another two months.” Yoo Jae-Suk elaborate, “The Democratic Party suggested that, as a last effort, we ensure sponsorship funds to shoot abroad and increase the atmosphere of the show.”
Yoo Jae-Suk Continues, “Both we and the production team thought that this could be the end, approaching us as a finale.” Haha mentioned in a turning point, saying, “But then we went to Thailand and something happened at the airport.” Yoo Jae-Suk, Ji Suk-JinAND Haha told, “We thought there was an idol or someone else, but the crowd was full, holding signs with our names. The applause were so noisy that we could not feel like.” They vividly described the overwhelming enthusiasm of overseas fans.
Yoo Jae-Suk noted, “It was something we never imagined. It seemed like a dream, and when that episode aired, many people in Korea were shocked.” The members said collectively, “People were proud of us”, AND “How can a variety show be so popular abroad? Is it then that we have gained momentum.”
Haha Added, “Then we started receiving fans of the elementary school and the tearing game of the tag became a trend.” From Ye-Eun interrupted “Even in the retreats of the Church, we played to snatch the name of the name.” Yoo Jae-Sukhappy, he said, “My son Ji-Ho also played the tag by snatching the kindergarten.”
While the cast looked at each other with the unexpected ascent of Running ManTheir reflections are served by a reminder of the deep cultural impact of the show, both at home and abroad. What began as a program in difficulty on the brink of cancellation has evolved into a global phenomenon, thanks to the sincere effort, the unwavering team work and love for fans all over the world.
