A loud ring of the bell was heard. It is a sign that the filming of the show will soon to start. The Running Man members all stand in line on their comfortable zones.  The seven famous members of the said variety show started to act on their filming. Although, the show airs on Sunday, they often meet on Mondays. Just like now. It is Monday and one of them is absolutely happy and burdened.  

The seven famous members of this famous show are: 

 

Yu Jae Suk - The main host of the show and known during the race missions for his escaping abilities. He is shown to have a closer 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. Although initially a weak player during the race missions, he later becomes one of the strongest players in the series, and is, along with Kim Jong-kook, considered to be one of the two main powers in the race missions.

 

Kim Jong Kook - The strongest man on the show, 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 "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 shown at times to act cute and show off his "aegyo". His only apparent weakness is women and he is often teased for having a particular fondness towards Yoon Eun-hye

 

Kang Gary - 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. He is shown as the most gullible but honest member. Throughout the series, he has been involved in the official loveline of the show alongside Song Ji-hyo. 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, highlighted when the show held the Best of the Best Match with him winning on two occasions.

 

Ha Ha - 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. He also has a tendency to feel as though he is the main lead in 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 confesses his love to female guests. However, this ended when he became engaged to singer Byul, changing to a "married man" and becoming rough to female guests. He was initially a weak player during the race missions, occasionally being picked on even while on the chasing team, however he has improved over the course of the show.

 

Ji Suk Jin - The oldest member of the show and one of Yu Jae-suk's closest friends, knowing each other for more than 20 years. He is shown to be jealous of the good relationship between Yu Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook. During the race missions, he is shown to be one of the weakest members and is the easiest and most frequently eliminated out of the cast, so easily that the other members would declare that the race has officially started after his elimination.

 

Lee Kwang Soo - The youngest and tallest member of the cast and 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 rumours. He is often picked on by the rest of the cast, particularly Kim Jong-kook, due to his timid nature. He is one of the weakest players, often the first to be eliminated during race missions. However, he has grown to easily betray his fellow members without concern. Due to his immense popularity when the show is filmed in other Asian countries, he has since been known as the Prince of Asia.

 

Song Ji Hyo - The only current female member of the show and initially only appeared as a guest but was added to the main cast in episode 6. During the earlier episodes, Song Ji-hyo was often known to swear during broadcasts especially towards Ha-ha and Lee Kwang-su. She is also known to be often seen with confused or blank facial expressions a lot 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 race missions with similar running and catching capabilities as well as comparable intelligence to Yu Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook.

 

The members of the show were supposed to be eight, however, when the former member Song Joong Ki rose to stardom because of his acting skills in the movies and the drama that he’s in, he decided to quit the show. There were times that Song Joong Ki guested, but right now Song Joong Ki’s time can’t be given to Running Man anymore. 

 

Since today is Monday, the absolutely happy and burdened member of the show, glanced to her left side. She’s happy today because she can stand close to where her heart wanders all the time. However, she feels so burdened that she should act as a lovey-dovey to her Monday couple boyfriend, Kang Gary. She is being filmed standing between the two guys who made her feel happy and burdened. 

 

“Hello everyone!” greeted by the ever kind national emcee Yu Jae Suk. He stands in the fourth line making him the person in the middle. All Sundays (though recorded usually on Mondays, sometimes also Tuesdays) Yu Jae Suk stands in the middle of line and will only just position if the guest/s had revealed his/her/their identity/identities already.

 

“Who is the special guest for today?” curiously asked by them in chorus. 

 

After hearing their question, the enchanted view of the platform could be seen by them. Their mouths were left open as soon as the first guest appears in front of them.

 

 

 

*Thank you Wikipedia for some bits regarding the Running Man show and its members.