#RunningMan 런닝맨

[running-man-animation-miscellany]

Not gonna name anyone but some of you guys need to stop crosstagging if the media you're putting has NOTHING to do with the post because why am I seeing Ninjago and TMNT content in the RMA tag

[songjihyo-source]

EP674🍃🫐

[kpopdramanews]

Song Jihyo Stuns ‘Running Man’ Members with Radical Transformation

[bts-trans]

231210 Big Hit's Tweet

[#오늘의방탄] #런닝맨 에 세계에서 제일 귀여운 협회장이 나타났다?????🫢 월드 와이드 캐러멜 부자 #뷔 🎉 오늘도 1등 하고 갈게요~😉 #오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #RunningMan #화끈뷔협회장 #캐러멜큰손예능천재태형이는촉감을믿어

[#Today'sBangtan] The world's cutest association president shows up on #RunningMan ?????🫢 World wide caramel rich guy #V 🎉 I'll win first place again today~😉

#TodaysV #V #BTS #RunningMan #HotAssociationPresidentV #CaramelBigHandsVarietyShowGeniusGuyTaehyungBelievesInTouch

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[jung-koook]

예능감 폭주한 유승호X뷔 타짜 특집 하이라이트 1탄🤣 #런닝맨 #RunningMan | SBSNOW

[daily-twice-content]

JYPETWICE:

런닝맨둡이 왜이리 갓기야 오늘의 둡 keeper 다부리와 함께🤍

Running Man Dub is so baby Today's Dub Keeper DAVELY🤍

[STRATEGY] Pre-Save / Pre-Order http://TWICE.lnk.to/STRATEGY

TWICE #트와이스 #STRATEGY #DAHYUN #다현 #런닝맨 #RunningMan

[abcthv9597]

231210 - bts_bighit on Twitter:

[#오늘의방탄] #런닝맨 에 세계에서 제일 귀여운 협회장이 나타났다?????🫢

월드 와이드 캐러멜 부자 #뷔 🎉

오늘도 1등 하고 갈게요~😉

#오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #RunningMan #화끈뷔협회장 #캐러멜큰손예능천재태형이는촉감을믿어

[chippiyumyum]

Week 4: DIGITAL COMMUNITY AND FANDOM: REALITY TV CASE STUDY

Korean variety shows have captivated audiences worldwide with their unique formats, engaging content, and charismatic hosts. These shows, which range from competitive games and travel adventures to talk shows and hidden camera pranks, offer a diverse entertainment experience that appeals to viewers across different cultures. One of the most notable examples is Running Man, a long-running reality-variety show that has significantly shaped both audience engagement and the Korean media industry (The Charm of Korean Variety Shows: A Global Phenomenon - The Korean in Me, 2024). Through its mix of comedy, thrilling challenges, and celebrity guests, the show has built a dedicated global fanbase, strengthening Korea's cultural influence and reshaping media strategies to fit the digital age.

Audience Engagement and Social Media

A major factor behind Running Man’s success is its integration with social media, which enhances audience participation and interaction. Viewers actively engage in discussions about the show through platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using official hashtags such as #RunningMan and #런닝맨 (Deller, Ruth A, 2019). This interaction fosters a "virtual community" where fans worldwide can share their thoughts on episodes, cast members, and challenges in real-time. Although the show is not broadcast live, these discussions create an experience similar to live television, as viewers connect and react together, making the content more immersive. Deller (2019) highlights that the accessibility and popularity of social media platforms make it easier for fans to follow and contribute to Running Man-related conversations without having to navigate multiple forums or blogs. This reflects a broader shift in media consumption, where audiences expect a more interactive and participatory viewing experience.

Reality TV's Influence on the Internet

Beyond audience engagement, Running Man has influenced digital content creation, particularly in the way people present themselves online. The show's reality TV techniques, such as video diary-style confessions, have shaped modern digital formats like vlogs and social media stories, where individuals speak directly to the camera (Deller, Ruth A, 2019). These techniques create a sense of intimacy and authenticity, encouraging social media users to adopt a more personal, engaging style in their content. Running Man's influence extends beyond just entertainment, as it has contributed to the evolution of digital storytelling and self-representation in the internet era.

Additionally, Running Man has played a significant role in popularizing Korean culture internationally. By featuring various locations, customs, and traditions throughout its episodes, the show serves as a gateway for global audiences to experience and appreciate Korean culture. As Stewart (2020) notes, Running Man exemplifies how reality TV can leverage social media to expand its reach, build strong fan communities, and maintain long-term audience engagement. This combination of entertainment, cultural representation, and digital integration has made the show a model for modern reality television.

However, despite its success, Running Man and other Korean variety shows face challenges in maintaining their global influence. Changes in digital consumption habits and competition from other content platforms continue to shape the landscape of entertainment. Nevertheless, Running Man's legacy in the Korean media industry remains strong, proving how reality TV, when combined with social media, can transform audience engagement and redefine the way entertainment is experienced in the digital age.

REFERENCES

Deller, R. A. (2019). Reality television : the television phenomenon that changed the world. Emerald Publishing.

Stewart, Mark (2020) ‘Live Tweeting, Reality TV and the Nation’   International journal of cultural studies.

The Charm of Korean Variety Shows: A Global Phenomenon - The Korean in Me. (2024, June 19). The Korean in Me. https://thekoreaninme.com/blogs/korean-entertainment/the-charm-of-korean-variety-shows-a-global-phenomenon/

[nevicha]

흥에 비해 몸이 안 따라주는 편 #런닝맨 #RunningMan #SBSenter

[jungkookiexxx]

231210 - BTS on Twitter

[#오늘의방탄] #런닝맨 에 세계에서 제일 귀여운 협회장이 나타났다?????🫢 월드 와이드 캐러멜 부자 #뷔 🎉 오늘도 1등 하고 갈게요~😉

#오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #RunningMan #화끈뷔협회장 #캐러멜큰손예능천재태형이는촉감을믿어

translation

[#Today'sBangtan] the cutest president of the association in the world has appeared on #RunningMan ????? 🫢 world wide rich in caramels #V🎉 ill be number 1 today as well~ 😉

#TodaysV #V #BTS #RunningMan #HotVAssociationPresident #VarietyShowGeniusTaehyungWhoIsGenerousWithCaramelsBelievesInHisTouch

Translation by: btsinthemoment on Twitter 🫶

[running-man-animation-miscellany]

Running Man: Revengers | Teasers [1]

[jkjmbtsarmy]

231210 BTS_official (@bts_bighit) TWT update (Taehyung)

[#오늘의방탄] #런닝맨 에 세계에서 제일 귀여운 협회장이 나타났다?????🫢

월드 와이드 캐러멜 부자 #뷔 🎉

오늘도 1등 하고 갈게요~😉

#오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #RunningMan #화끈뷔협회장 #캐러멜큰손예능천재태형이는촉감을믿어

[ #오늘의방탄 ] The cutest association president in the world appeared in #런닝맨 ????? 🫢

World Wide Caramel Rich #뷔 🎉

I will take first place again today~ 😉

[fy-bsk]

세븐틴 승관X도겸X호시의 런닝맨 비하인드 인터뷰!❤ #런닝맨 #RunningMan | SBSNOW

[bts-trans]

230910 Big Hit's Tweet

[#오늘의방탄] Pom Michutda = #런닝맨 에 출연한 #뷔 를 보며 하는 말🫢 자상하고, 친절하고, 웃기고, 귀엽고, 똑똑하고, 그 누구보다 빠르고•• (생략) 김태형 폼 미쳤다❗️🥹💜 #오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #V_Layover #RunningMan #뷔쥬얼관리사 #친절하지만깎아준다고는안했다

[#TodaysBangtan] Pom Michutda* = The words you say when you see #V who appeared on #RunningMan 🫢 Compassionate, kind, funny, cute, smart, faster than anyone•• (trailing off) Kim Taehyung you're such a slay ❗🥹💜

(T/N: *This means 'slay' or 'on fire'.)

#TodaysV #V #BTS #V_Layover #RunningMan #InChargeOfVisuals #HesKindButHeDidntSayHeWouldShaveOffThePrice

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[jung-koook]

유승호X뷔 런닝맨 특급 만남 성사 기념 비하인드 인터뷰💜💛 #런닝맨 #RunningMan | SBSNOW

[voxyldy]

09.10.2023

[#오늘의방탄]

Pom Michutda = #런닝맨 에 출연한 #뷔 를 보며 하는 말🫢 자상하고, 친절하고, 웃기고, 귀엽고, 똑똑하고, 그 누구보다 빠르고•• (생략) 김태형 폼 미쳤다❗️🥹💜

#오늘의뷔 #V #BTS #방탄소년단 #V_Layover #RunningMan #뷔쥬얼관리사 #친절하지만깎아준다고는안했다

TRANSLATION:

[Today’s Bantan]

Pom Michutda = #What I say to V in Running Man 🫢 Kind, kind, funny, cute, smart, faster than anyone else • • (Omitted) Kim Taehyung's form is crazy 🥹💜️❗

#Today's V #V #BTS #BTS #V_Layover #RunningMan #VisualManager #Kind but didn't say I'd cut it

Source: @bts_bighit