Aired on the 9th, SBS "Running Man" recorded a target "20-49 viewership rating" of 1.5% (based on Nielsen Korea's Seoul metropolitan area household standards) and peaked at a high of 1.8%, maintaining its top spot in its timeslot.
The episode featured a "Jongno Marble" race spanning various locations in Jongno. Hong Jin-ho, making a rare guest appearance, delivered top-tier entertainment with his upgraded visual styling and his signature "pronunciation issue," bringing big laughs to viewers.
Making her first appearance, comedian Kim Ji-yu targeted the next "Yu-line" by closely shadowing Yu Jae-seok, turning the set into a sea of laughter. Kim Ji-yu expressed her excitement by saying, "It feels like my dream has come true," and upon hearing that she needed to stay next to Yu Jae-seok to get screen time, she boldly rushed over to him uncalled and showed off her shameless friendliness by asking, "Senior, why?" When Yu Jae-seok firmly turned her down, Kim Ji-yu playfully quipped, "You're saying so many good things that I feel like crying," proving her exceptional variety skills.
Meanwhile, the "Jongno Marble" race ended with a victory for Kim Jong-kook's team after a close battle between Yu Jae-seok's team and Kim Jong-kook's team.
With three spicy penalties awaiting them—water slaps, drinking bitter Gosamcha tea, and water buckets—Yu Jae-seok drew all three penalties during the running ball draw, showcasing his unrivaled "unlucky hand" charm and bringing strong laughs until the very end.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)