After 15 years of continuous transmission, Haha has officially become the sole member of the legendary SBS variety show Running Man having participated in all 775 episodes since its premiere in 2010.
Both fans and netizens have expressed admiration for Hahacalling him a true “legend of hard work” and joking that he deserves an “attendance award” for his continued participation.
Over the course of the show’s long history, several members have had brief absences for personal or health reasons:
Ji Suk Jin was absent from episodes 685 to 688 due to health problems.
Yoo Jae Suk missed episode 97 due to a scheduling conflict and left midway through episode 585 after testing positive for COVID-19.
Kim Jong Kook was absent for episode 294 due to work commitments and recently for episode 772 while on his honeymoon.
Song Ji Hyo officially joined as a permanent cast member starting from episode 7.
Despite these changes, Haha she has remained a constant presence appearing in every race, challenge and special from the beginning until the most recent episode.
Since its debut in July 2010, Running Man has become one of South Korea’s longest-running and beloved variety programs, maintaining strong popularity both domestically and internationally.
Haha‘s consistent participation over the years has not only solidified his reputation as a variety show veteran, but also as one of the most dedicated entertainers in Korean television history.
