제작진에게 런닝맨 새 멤버에 대해 묻다… (Feat. 런닝맨 PD, 최보필)

신년특집!

런닝맨 세계관을 궁금해하시는 구독자분들을 위해서 런닝맨 내부자(?)들과 함께 다양한 뒷얘기 들을 나눠봤습니다.

보이지 않는 곳에서 고생하는 우리 PD 동생들의 고충과 새해 각오!

얼마 전 ‘놀면 뭐하니’ 회식에서 언급했던 런닝맨과의 콜라보!
런닝맨 제작진이 말하는 성사 가능성은?
런닝맨을 떠난 보필 PD의 근황과 앞으로의 계획까지

이야기가 넘치는 오늘 콘텐츠 재밌게 보시고 즐거운 하루 마무리하시길 바랍니다!

Talking about the collaboration between “Running Man” and “Hangout with Yoo…” Hyeongin, what if… For example… What, like fighting? Gen MZs don’t understand such things, do they? Living as a group? Someone bright? You have to be the bright one I’m their superior Age wise? I’m older He’s older than me, too He’s good at being subservient I’m incredible at it [PD] Are there any other cast members who seem disgruntled about going far? But then, Hyeongin loves luxury goods But she has changed a lot these days Oh, wait, no Recently… Our star producer is returning Choi Bopil is coming back It turns out Bopil wasn’t all that great It turns out Bopil wasn’t all that great You are a star producer Do you have anything you’d like to say to “GYM-JONGKOOK?” – Me? – Yes You’ve found all the investors I always appreciate your support, Mr. Chairman She’s the one waiting for you to get married (Waiting to cast him) [PD] When are you getting married? – Those in charge of Jongkook – You were also in charge of me Everyone in charge of you turned out well I’ve never visited the editing rooms here [Jongkook] How much coffee are you drinking? This is too… Tell us what you like about Sechan… He’s in first place for looks among FDs… (Generation gap) Is it because they’re Gen MZ? How is my performance this week? [GYM JONGKOOK] Where are we? – Are we here? – [PD] Hello Oh, yes – Hello – Yes [Jongook] Yes, you guys [PD] Nice to meet you It’s my first time getting a pass issued to come inside since my debut We heard We were contemplating whether there would be enough footage What footage?

For today… Since it’s the new year, it’d be nice… To show our “Running Man” family There are a few producers who dream of becoming a star, so… I have a feeling I’ll be condemned for this (PDs at “Running Man”) This is our “Running Man” team There’s been a change… The producer in charge of me has changed [Former PD in charge, Hyeongin) As Hyeongin became the main producer… There’s been a change

For the first time, I feel awkward with the producer in charge of me… [PD] It’s also my first, too – She’s been in charge for four years… – I think we should resolve this today [PD] We hope you get closer I heard that you were very active during the company dinner… – Slickback, Slickback – She did the Slickback dance (Slickback Master) She’s no joke Okay, first…

This is Choi Hyeongin, our main poducer Hello She got married Her husband is the CEO of a famous agency She’s married, so she’s newly-wed… – You’re looking good – Is that so? [PD] He’s never seen her before Who… – Our youngest producer – [Jongkook] Yeah, she came recently I’m Choi Huijeong I worked on the programs “All The Butlers” and “Cafe Clinic…” What do you think about the atmosphere of “All The Butlers” and “Running Man?” “Running Man” is best [Jongkook] Surim…

She looks a lot better, doesn’t she? [Jongkook] Yeah, she does You seem to have put on makeup nicely today as well I’m wearing makeup in a while Haha, always asks her, “Are you okay?” Hello I’m producer Kim Surim [Jongkook] Oh, yes And then, our Wansu Hello, it’s been exactly a year since I joined “Running Man” I’m producer Son Suwan, and I’m in charge of Seokjin Hello Jaesuk calls her “Immu Wansu(Mission Accomplished)…” (A nickname with her name said backward) He likes saying people’s names backwards

I’m sorry, but I thought… you were a screenwriter for a while, Suwan – So many people think the same – [PD] That’s right, that’s right She’s too energetic for a producer And goes to each corner to deliver things in detail I thought you were a screenwriter for a while For how long Did you find out about it today? (Flustered) No, that’s not true… (LOL) [PD] I think he only found out today – I’m sorry – Oh, it’s fine [PD] He seriously didn’t know I seriously didn’t know [PD] She’s our team’s vitamin Exactly, she does so many odd jobs

This means the others don’t do any odd jobs [PD] Everyone does odd jobs… (Tends to do it loudly) But she tends to do it loudly… She can just go there to do it, but… Others will think, ‘Oh, she’s working really hard,’ and she really does work hard And… Our Jongseo I was a producer in charge of Somin (Producer Jongseo has lost his cast…) And now… That guy has a meme He’s a producer and a fantastic dancer Are you learning any new dances these days? I only learn them whenever Hyeongin asks… I don’t think you’ve done the Smoke Challenge [PD] Apparently, he can’t do it Oh, why not? She didn’t ask for it in advance, so… “Lovable” is going wild these days Have you done it or not? [PD] Argh I did it last week Wait, hang o What was that reaction? No, it really has gone wild, so… It looks really easy So, during last week’s shoot- Did you take a look at it? Yes, and I learned it Oh [Jongkook] Okay ,our – [Jongkook] It’s Jieun, right? – Yes [Jongkook] Yes, Jieun Hello I’m Jung Jieun, and I’m the producer in charge of Jongkook But then, I guess everyone knows you, and I find each other awkward [PD] This is what we talked about before you arrived Oh, is that so?

Which teams have you worked for again? – I was also on “All The Butlers” – Oh, “All The Butlers” I also worked for “My Little Old Boy” and “Same Bed, Different Dreams” But Jieun, why do you talk to me with a straight face? – I’m smiling brightly – Oh, are you smiling brightly? Recently, I heard her nickname from elementary school And she was literally “Expressionless Jung” Oh, really? I guess it is prone to misunderstanding And a man who dreams of becoming a star producer…

Dreaming of being a star, I’m producer Lee Myeongjae, and I’m in charge of Yang Sechan – Were you in charge of Sechan? – Yes – Even when Somin was here? – Yes, yes Why weren’t you assigned to Somin? (At the time, Seonmyeong was in charge) We had Seonmyeong

[PD] Somin didn’t really like Myeongjae at first Oh, I thought Somin liked him At first – Oh, yeah, she liked him, and then… – She went back and forth She didn’t like me at first Oh, but he fooled around a lot more than expected, so… Hello I’m producer Kim Namjung, and I’m in charge of Haha Recently, I did a live stream, and team “Hangout with Yoo” was having dinner So, I visited with a camera because they were at my store

(Undoubtedly a picture of the owner) There’s a picture of me carrying meat And to my surprise, so many of them welcomed me Talking about the collaboration between “Running Man” and “Hangout with Yoo…” The main producer was still very enthusiastic about it (The former producer is now a CP) He’s been promoted (Former producer for “Hangout with Yoo” is from Anyang) My Anyang friend was promoted Our main producer has changed, so… At the time, Bopil was so confident Hyeongin, what if… For example… What, like fighting? What if we do something with “Hangout with Yoo?” It’s not bad in terms of the buzz, but it’s an issue between companies That’s right, that’s right But then, we can divide it Instead of editing the duplicate footage, we can film for “Hangout with Yoo” and ours separately

Wouldn’t it be okay if the content differs? But even if we get together for a shoot… The issue is, which one will air first? With the first broadcast on the line) You could decide that with a game, no? A few producers, like around three of you… You could do a game or a quiz Will you be okay with quizzes? We’re a bit more shallow than you imagine But there’s bound to be someone trustworthy out of our team. (Bopil is a Korea University graduate) [PD] Was Producer Bopil a KU graduate? Oh, that’s right And the other team was from Yonsei

(Former “Hangout with Yoo” PD was a Yonsei Graduate) [PD] Yes, he was from Yonsei Yonsei University, Seoul National University… – Do we have someone from SNU? – SNU, SNU Yonsei, Yonsei Oh, really? I’m also from Yonsei I know you’re from Yonsei You were Yonsei’s cheerleader Wait, we had someone from SNU?

Surim, were you an SNU graduate? Surim is a Daechi Kid – A total Daechi Kid – [Jongkook] Oh, really? I’m confident in math – But in terms of common sense… – Viewers dislike math Do we have anyone with a lot of common sense? [PD] We have our youngest producer, who studied until recently

It hasn’t been long since I graduated, so… There’s also this thing When we have a soccer competition… (Useful mercenary system) I’d cast mercenaries You could call a mercenary producer at work for a short while We could sneak one over to do it [PD] Are you saying we should cheat? I’m not saying we should cheat, but…

Oh, but “Running Man” has an excellent academic background… Then, who has the worst academic background? (Former main PD) Is it producer Lee Hwanjin? Is it you? It’s me I have no one leading me, either, so… Try guessing [Jongkook] You kind of have the face of a XX graduate It’s even worse There’s no one from my school at work Oh, really? I studied Media Communication at Dongguk University Oh, are you from Dongguk University? But Dongguk University isn’t bad, is it? – [Jongkook] Dongguk University… – It’s nice But everyone is from prestigious schools, so… I have a memory

Dongguk University was where I took my first college test after I debuted as a singer But I didn’t go out of my own will My agency had applied because they heard Dongguk University was famous for their Theater and Film Everyone came so prepared, and I was the only one who went unprepared

I’m not lying, but I opened the door, entered, and said, “I’m sorry, I came unprepared…” And then, I left If Jongkook had entered Dongguk University back then, you would’ve had great connections I think it would’ve been more exhausting if we were alumni Don’t you know how much I value school and regional ties? I even sang at my high school festival this year – Oh, really? – Yeah The student council contacted me, so I said, “I’ll be there,” and paid a visit They asked me to encore, so I sang the school anthem

Because I didn’t have an encore song (Junior alums requested an encore at the ShinSung High Festival) I don’t have a song Dongguk University is a Buddhist school We have classes that are the equivalent to Yonsei’s chapel classes Oh, really? I had such classes, too My high school was a mission school My family is Buddhist, but… But I still attended That’s what living as a group is about

Gen MZs don’t understand such things, do they? Living as a group? Are you wearing AirPods? You were reluctant to be here today, weren’t you? [PD] Do the youngest producers have their own group chat? We don’t Usually, they leave the main producer out, and… – [PD] ADs usually have a group chat – Did you have one when Bopil was here? – We didn’t – Oh, why? We don’t have much age difference

Ever since we started, we were so… Since when? Who was here before Bopil? Was it Hwanjin? During Hwanjin… We… had one… during Hwanjin He’s like a younger brother, and I find him adorable But I guess people working for him find things frustrating We just had a group chat without him But I like him as a bro As a bro? Not in terms of work? He only seeks to receive investment these days He’s far from a PD now – He’s good at getting investments – Right? All the wealthy people around me know Hanjin And I’ve never seen a married man be so out and about This is hard to approve… – But aren’t they all business related? – That’s true His recent show did well Was it “Universe Ticket?” Right? Did it go well? (Am I the only one who doesn’t know?) Did it not go well? – Surim – Yes “Running Man” is currently looking for a new member Do you have a preference for the new member? Someone bright? You have to be the bright one How can you ask for a bright person when you’re not bright? Now, we’re going to rent members… – Right? – You gave us the idea Because it gets tricky if we stick to a frame – I’m ahppy with idols – Oh, idols That’s right And I don’t think age matters

As long as they can get along with “Running Man” members – Because you all live young – That’s right Seokjin is living young [PD] Do you also talk about this among the cast members? There’s this thing with our cast members We can’t help but focus on one’s personality… In a way, we’re a team without issues We’ve been working for a long time, and we’re a team that values

(Hahaha) [Jongkook] things like morality… Why are you laughing? (Agrees about the morality) No, no Morality is important I was editing earlier and tried to use footage from “Dong Go Dong Rak,” but half of the cast can’t be aired… We had to edit excerpts with you and Jaesuk for use (Only the fit survived in entertainment shows back then) For your information, there was someone who drank soju out of water bottles back then – Oh, I think I know who it is – Oh, I think I know who it is

Okay, first… Let’s talk about us… Jieun… – We greeted each other when you first came – Yes, yes But you didn’t look too good I was thrilled to see you… When she returns after greeting you, I ask, “Did you talk with Jongkook?” And she’d answer, “No” (Unwaveringly) I think we’re getting closer [PD] Why do you feel that it’s awkward? Imagine someone consistently doesn’t look too good when they’re around you And they don’t even smile But why you talking politely to her? Is she older than you? – No, she’s a superior – I’m their superior

– She’s a superior to me, too – Oh, is she your superior? Age wise? I’m older An older subordinate He’s also older than me Oh, seriously? Oh, for real? I’ve been pledging my allegiance to her for two years Oh, I had no idea He’s a year older than me Oh, really? I treat her respectively all the time Oh, are you the same age as Bopil? I’m the same age as Bopil

He’s good at being subservient You know what I’m talking about, right? He’s good at being subservient to the upper-hand I’m incredible at it – I thought you were much younger – He’s the oldest Oh, really? – Life is in order of joining work – Oh, I see… (An entertainer who doesn’t understand office workers) How did you end up… As a means to survive… Do you have to use honorifics? (Of course) That’s right He’s as subservient as I am These two are also in reverse – Jongseo is older – Suwan is a superior, but Jongseo is older I treat her very politely – I seriously treat her politely… – Which team were you on, Wansu? I was in “Running Man” for three months as soon as I started working – Oh, in the beginning? – Yes I was in “Running Man,” “Paik Jongwon’s Alley Restaurant,” “Fantastic Family,” “Kick a Goal” – You were in many – Yes

And then, I begged to be on “Running Man…” Was “Running Man” okay It’s… wonderful.. – What about Seokjin? – I really like Seokjin, I hope… – I hope He returns soon… – Yeah She’s in charge of Seokjin, and she treats him so well…

[PD] So far, Seokjin has failed to memorize the names of PDs following him [PD] But in the shortest period… – He takes at least a year – Right? But this time, he learned her name really quickly… It’s because she’s so energetic and moves around a lot… [PD] She has a strong presence

Even if I don’t do much, she’d come over… Youngest PD, what do you think about team Running Man? The team is great The senior producers treat me so well… [PD] She’s yet to get closer to us, too I have a slight concern… On the set, senior producers call members by their names, Seokjin, Jaesuk, etc. Oh, yes, that’s right

(Born in 1966) I was born in 1988… So it’s hard to call Seokjin by his name… I’ve yet to say hello to him, so we’re not close And I find it so awkward to call him Seokjin Yeah, appellations You were born in 1998? You were born during the France World Cup

She was born in hard times, during the Financial Crisis in Korea She was born when Turbo’s 4th album was released I also had similar concerns when I worked on “My Little Old Boy..” I met… Mr. Shin Dongyup… How old are you, Surim? I was born in 1996 You were born when Turbo’s 2nd album was released I had met him for the first time and couldn’t call him by his name… That’s right So, I called him Sir, but here… – Everyone says names… – But don’t we feel like older brothers?

And Seokjin is older than Mr. Dongyup What about Jaesuk? I’m not close enough to call him Jaesuk yet… Then, what about me? – I can call you Jongkook right away – Oh, Jongkook (Working on workplace politics) I’m Jongkook But don’t we have older brother vibes? It’s kind of… What’s wrong with you?

You do, you do (Fine, here you go) You have older brother vibes… (Change of target) Jongseo, you don’t look motivated It’s a rumor Jaesuk mentioned this last week At the time, Myeongjae greeted Jaesuk first, and then I greeted him afterward But when Myeongjae says hello, he always says, “Oh, you’re here, Bro” He’s subservient, too We’re duo Jongseo, things like this are important Even if we come, lacking in energy, if you guys come over… And greet us by saying “Bro” or something of the sort, then it energizes us on the set But then, I said, “Hello” after his greeting, and Jaesuk said I’m lasting long for someone without passion…

(“Booming Man”) Jaesuk is a bit of a boomer Of course, he deserves respect… But he is a boomer, and it can’t be helped So, when we’re filming next week, the three of you should greet him standing in a line Hey, Namjung, show us a demonstration Okay, so Jaesuk has arrived You’re here, Bro

You’re here, Bro This is how you do it This is how you do it Whenever I open the door to the passenger’s seat, the two of you come over That’s what you do Practice Jaesuk is here (Tips) You shouldn’t stomp when you run over to him I’ll have my eyes on you next week – We’re going to Yangpyeong next week – Yes Why are we going so far away? Uh… To film indoors… Since Seokjin is returning… – Oh, is Seokjin returning now? – He’s returning (Seriously had no idea) Wow, I didn’t know He’s returning so soon

[PD] His resilience is really… Will it be okay for Seokjin to come all the way to Yangpyeong? We’ll be indoors, like an orientation… Doesn’t it take an hour and a half to Yangpyeong? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining… [PD] Are there any other cast members who seem disgruntled about going far? We also look up all over the place We check the time based on Gangnam… – Oh, Do you expand from Gangnam? – We always base it on Gangnam Because all the upper-hand members live in Gangnam We go on recces (The youngest is in charge of recces) Oh, so you really go on recces

No, because often when we go somewhere… We think, ‘Was it necessary to come this far?’ It’s not just me, but we talk about this among the members We’re on a budget, so… The cost of transportation and gas… But I also prefer filming in Seoul, the best But then, Hyeongin loves luxury goods But she has changed a lot these days Did you change after getting married?

[PD] She’s become very frugal these days… Oh, wait, no Recently, she bout a XX… After getting married, I can’t help but feel self-conscious when I buy things A few days ago, I went home after drinking I don’t remember, but… Apparently, I shed tears in front of my husband (Took it out on her husband) About what I wanted to buy… [PD] What? Seriously? Are you serious?

But I seriously don’t remember So, my husband got angry He told me to buy it and asked when did he every stop me from buying He asked me what I wanted to buy And there’s a one-person sofa that Ihad seen but I also thought the cost was a little ridiculous

(She held back her desire to buy it) So I had been holding it to myself But I guess I was reminded of it after drinking… So… That’s because you have a conscience You have a conscience, so you think about it subconsciously [PD] Do you plan to buy the sofa?

– Yeah – He’ll buy it for me on the weekend Oh, this was the plan You’re buying it in the end I’m curious about marriage Since it’s the new year, and people are talking about marriage a lot Do you recommend getting married? Myeongjae, you’re a DINK, right? I’m not a full DINK, but… You said you were a DINK

– We won’t have a child for five years – [Jongkook] No child for now And we’ll discuss it afterward I heard your wife interprets Japanese – [PD] Translates – Translates I heard there are cases where she goes to Japan for one or two months… Yes, she frequently went this year, too

You can’t call that marriage, can you? – Let’s say you have a wife – [Jongkook] Okay, let’s say I have one And she has to go on business trips for one or two months… Oh, but one or two months is too extreme Isn’t it too much? But I think it isn’t too bad… (Her husand is scheduled to go on a business trip) He’s going again next week He’s been on one two weeks ago But I think it’s okay because he’s only away for about four to five days – You grow more affectionate – Yes And if you stick around too much…

How am I supposed to get married? I mean, it’s great It’s great to be together So, get married But it’d be nice to marry someone who respects your personal time… Don’t you prefer someone like that, too? That’d be nice for me, too, but… [PD] Is two months too much?

Isn’t two months basically a break-up? You could visit during those two months [PD] But he says Yangpyeong is too far… But then, Hyeongin, I’m curious… We’ve been ranked No.1 on OTTs for four consecutive years… It was the same for singers in the past We were always evaluated by how many physical albums we sold But at some point, it shifted more to the mobile and digital songs So, there had to be structural changes

And OTTs are doing better than TV But there’s so much talk about our ratings So in terms of that… What do you want me to do? Isn’t it upsetting that our program is assessed with too much emphasis on our ratings? It’d be nice for other strengths of ours to be promoted

I’m upset that this isn’t happening It would be nice if there were journalists dealing with such areas… Do you agree as a Gen MZ? What do you think? I feel like I’m here to be told off… You are totally right… In fact, programs are nowadays evaluated based on

The number of views and buzz, alongside ratings She knows that the answer lies in the question… [PD] Then, let me change the battery… There’s an issue that needs to be addressed… You know someone on our soccer team and he said my attendance is poor (Narrowing the dragnet) Who is it? What’s his name? He asked me to keep it a secret And that he’ll remain anonymous… And apparently, you’ve been slacking these days…

I don’t know who he is, but my attendance rate… Seokbin [Manager] He attends every week To be honest, there’s only one person who attends more than me Kang Hoon – Kang Hoon? – Really? [PD] For real? Kang Hoon is driving me insane Totally, he’s totally… When we vote for attendance,

He’s always the first to vote And he always leaves his Thursday evenings empty He had to visit his parents yesterday, but he rearranged it to visit them today Because of soccer [PD] Is he good? Well, so… (LOL) He’s not bad at it, but he brags You get what I mean, right? – That seems unlikely… – That’s what you think, right? Then, is he better than you? Sigh… Do you think he’d be a match for me? Because of “Running Man,” my soccer skills… Well, I guess it’s all for fun, but… Variety shows are about having a good laugh [PD] But seriously, were Jongkook’s soccer skills hindered by editing for the sake of entertainment? That’s right Of course You are really number one when it comes to being subservient There was a scene where he dodged three players and scored a goal [PD] But unfortunately, I edited it out… [PD] For entertainment [PD] Even during our live stream, people said the most adorable part about Jongkook is his soccer skills I’m sorry You’ve been on the soccer team a few times What do you think about my soccer skills? Say what you said to me, word for word… I’m better Oh, Myeongjae, that… I’m kidding You’re good I can tell from a glance who loves soccer and who doesn’t But Myeongjae has played soccer a good deal He’s capable of passing and receiving the ball As for Kang Hoon… – [PD] I guess you can’t stand him – His arrogance…

It’s driving me up the wall [PD] Hello (Producer Bopil enters) Oh, yes, come on in (PD Choi Bopil’s work) We were talking about my sloppy sloppy soccer skills that you made – Has all been well? – Of course Math Trip? What was the title? [PD] You’re so mean! [PD] Oh, you’re so mean

What “Math Trip” was it? “No Math School Trip” Oh, “No Math School Trip” You told me it was a great attempt… You complimented me so much, and suddenly… Isn’t there going to be a season 2? Do you think they’d let me? Currently, Bopil (An unrequested build-up) is ambitiously… Again, our Bopil… Our star producer, Bopil… (Preparing a new show for March next year) I was being arrogant exactly a year ago You’re preparing something new again Oh, we’ve just started discussions… Our star producer is SBS’s asset Our star producer is returning

Choi Bopil is coming back And in about five months, you’re going to make fun of me I heard that Heongin is at ease these days It turns out Bopil wasn’t all that great If things had turned out well for me… You would’ve been in huge trouble Bopil attempted to make “No Math School Trip” with young blood, away from “Running Man” (LOL) And ended up with “No Ratings School Trip” Wait, why do you keep… – Cut it out – No, no Have you watched the show? I have I could tell how much SBS loves Bopil because, at the awards ceremony, no one was aware of it, but… No… No… “No Math School Trip” came out on the screen Adding those two cuts wouldn’t have caused much harm – SBS did so – Stop it At the thought of making fun of me a month later… Actually, he encouraged me a lot I should I encourage people a lot Don’t regard this as a failure Rather than think of it as a failure… Accept it as a lesson and make good fun of it like this – Right? – Make good fun of it? You can brush it off optimistically I was okay, but all of a sudden… Bopil, how do you feel when you watch “Running Man” these days? On TV? I have watched it You should watch it on OTT because we’re in the first place for OTTs – Oh, I watch It on OTT channels – Oh, yes, that’s right Who watches it on TV? Since it’s something I have always seen for work, I can imagine what the situation would’ve been like Jongkook was angry at that moment – He’s angry for traveling far – Faces that can’t be used during the edit I’m down-to-earth Realism Realism You saw me last week, right? I wore this until the end

It was too tight at first This was too tight I think the staff also felt the same We said it was okay to remove it… But I didn’t Because the whole concept would be ruined without it I was genuinely overwhelmed by this His veins were popping out That’s right

But he’d fix it back on Yeah, I kept fixing it back on And I figured this is why he’s long-lasting Do you even have a henchman now? I think it’s entertaining What do you think? Personally, the chemistry is great, and Hyeongin is doing an excellent job Struggling in a situation where there are only five members We have guests these days So, it’s more entertaining than when we had Seokjin I think we really do need a new member Uh, I think Kang Hoon is great… Why is he not an option? – He’s too… – When he plays soccer – He messes around – He messes around? He behaves so out of place He did a great job in “Express Delivery: Mongolia Edition”

– Oh, did you watch it? – Yes Actually, Kang Hoon will be okay for a short period – He has nothing to do until February – Oh, is that so? He says he’ll go to Europe to watch soccer, and is being a joke How is that being a joke?

Didn’t you go to Paris a month ago? To watch soccer? Are you saying that he was a joke? Ma Sunho was hilarious on “Radio Star” – Was he okay? – He was good As your pet… – Cast him if we’re really out of guests – I seriously love him

He’s the best when it comes to diligence But honestly, his humor isn’t my style – [PD] Bopil is a star producer… – He is a star producer There’s a producer who aspires to be a star What are your thoughts on this? Did Myeongjae say he wants to be one? Yeah, he says he wants to be a star producer No, but I’m not one, either

– What do you mean? – A star producer You are a star producer The one person who is famous at SBS, aside from celebrities, is Choi Bopil How did it all begin? He said he’d make me into one – He said he’d make me into one – I… I said, “Hey, I’ll make you into a star producer” while doing something As you know, I just said it as a joke Was it a few months or a few weeks later?

He suddenly said, “You said you’d make me into a star producer” He kept talking about it He said he’d make me into a star producer, and all he did was… When I carry something, he’d say, “Thank you, Myeongjae” All he did was let my name go on air – But it isn’t actually aired – That’s right (Thank you, Myeongjae) It’ll be aired here Namjung probably has ambitions, too Oh, Namjung Namjung also desires to be a star producer But I’m deliberately not mentioning him because he might rise too quickly He wouldn’t mention me even if I was so subservient to him like this [PD] We visited last time At the time, we didn’t even interview Namjung – Oh? – Oh, that’s right What a relief you didn’t You skipped over me There was that, too And he kept interfering with the audio

(A variety show PD’s desire to be on the show) His audio kept coming in What was the subject of today’s discussion? Nothing special Today’s subject This gathering… This is a gathering that I alwyas attend after much contemplation And since it’s the new year, how will we go about the show?

Coming first place in OTT for four consecutive years And talking about the recent flow… Oh, Bro Oh, thanks It’s an award based on data First place in Shorts is Kim Jongkook They could award it like this, right? If so, it makes it feel as if they’re giving me an award because they have to But then, they even made a clip and worked on the data

So, I was somewhat grateful Among the 20 or so awards, you were given one that is actually substantial Thank you, SBS I was grateful in a long while This shows how popular “Running Man” is overseas and how many views it’s receiving And this is how its value should be evaluated Because programs shouldn’t only be discussed with the ratings “No Math School Trip” shouldn’t be addressed with only its ratings either

History will evaluate it Anyway, the number of staff members on “Running Man” is rising There are staff members who run around behind the scenes… [PD] And some producers… That you still find awkward… Most of the time, I was assigned with energetic people But Jieun didn’t look too good as soon as she came

But from what I’ve heard, she dances at dinner gatherings [PD] Do you enjoy working out? I do ballet as a hobby She’s been doing it consistently Ballet? She does ballet when she’s drunk From the next recording, I’ll treat you more comfortably So, let’s have some personal talk

(At the next shoot) Oh, you’re wearing our clothing – Yes, Jieun – Thank you You look beautiful, Jieun – We’re close, right? – Yes – We’ll start the race now – Okay I understand Why did you call Bopil over? To make fun of him The star producer is returning Just like Steven Spielberg is coming back He’s made fun of me already, but he’s trying to make fun of me again… Please continue to give your support in the future Can we have a word from you to wrap up? You do it

– Say something – You should do it, you should do it Bopil, you go first Bopil, you should go first… Do you have anything you’d like to say to “GYM-JONGKOOK?” To “GYM-JONGKOOK?” – Me? – Yeah Failure is the mother of success Jieun, do you have any personal favors for me? Because when I did this last time, Hyeongin told me her favor, so I changed my mind a lot since then Don’t you dare say it He asked Hyeongin, the producer in charge of him…

– Whether she had any favors – That’s right So, after thinking long and hard, Hyeongin told Jongkook to control his competitiveness a little (March, 2022) [Jongkook] I’ll keep my word If there’s anything you’d like to tell me now… I hope you’re not too obsessed about winning the game

Then, we’ll hear you out Let’s reach an agreement once and for all And for the next six weeks, “Oh, I’ll just come in last place” “Oh, I’ll just come in last place” I’m not competitive And on the set, he’d always look at me and say, “I’m not competitive” How is it these days? My competitive spirit – These days – Aren’t I gentle? You could be a bit more competitive these days…

You want me to be a little more competitive, right? You’re in huge trouble now Personally, I thought we were in the process of getting close, but I feel as if we’ve become awkward… I’ll also try approaching you, so let’s be on good terms… Then… It’s become even more awkward Do you have any favors for Yang Sechan? I haven’t thought about such things Is there anything you’d like him to improve on? No How are you trying to become a star producer? I never said I wanted to become one… Going through the incident with Seokjin…

I hope you take good care of your health Not just Haha, but all of you… [Jongkook] Haha has been paying a lot of attention to his looks lately Is Haha’s appearance problematic? (The answer is given) Say that his appearance is problematic Should I say that it’s problematic?

The way he cares so much about his fashion… I personally think it’s too much I don’t know how you feel about it, but… What is a favor you have for us as the main producer? Or tell me a favor you’d like to ask of me (Yangpyeong isn’t far) The distance to Yangpyeong… Haha teased me so much about looking tired, so I recently had a transconjunctival blepharoplasty I introduced the clinic to her Oh, really? But saying a word of interest… That itself shows he really cares So… I hope you pay more attention to the brighter me Did Haha say anything afterward? He did – Oh, really? – He said I’m looking great these days Really? You made it a trend

Among screenwriters these days – I introduced them to it – Transconjunctival blepharoplasty I said to a screenwriter, “You’re looking so good these days” And she said, “Try transconjunctival blepharoplasty” Apparently, Hyeongin recommended it And many of them on that team have done it She also recommended it to me You could seek my brother’s clinic for such things (Main Broker, not Main PD) Introduce them to my brother… When Seokjin returns next week… Please take good care of him In particular, I kind of…

I teased him a lot about his health and age Should I treat him warmly? You could do that excessively (LOL) Excessively warm Dear Somin, whom I was in charge of… Somin, how are you doing? I’m sorry that we all disappeared out of the blue during the last dinner – I dropped by “Hangout with Yoo’s” dinner – I saw it during your live They still really want to collaborate on “Hangout with Yoo” and “Running Man” (Former main PD of “Hangout with Yoo”) Producer Park Changhoon was promoted He called me… a few times… What did he say?

He sought consultation on his concerns I guess we’re still united Anyway, we will continue to run hard in 2024 Even if we’re a little lacking, please cherish and support us We should do a lot of fun things this year Thank you [PD] Does team “Running Man” have any slogans? Don’t walk, run!

(Please can you do it altogether?) Didn’t we do it for you last time? – Spirit – It’s the spirit – Don’t walk, run! – Run! – “Running Man!” – “Man!” (Embarrassed…) [PD] It really is about the spirit That producer is an oldie, so… – You… – Long time no see You’re still…

Wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt and shorts You seem to have gained more weight “Universe Ticket,” well… Yes, none of you would’ve known this, but next week is the live show I didn’t intend to do this in secret, but I’ve been working on a program in secret… It’s currently first place in Japan Arigatou gozaimasu And we’re also popular in the Philippines Thank you I heard

With the other members that it’s huge abroad We’re popular Of course Nowadays, we don’t focus on the domestic market Bopil visited earlier and received a good beating But then, you know wht It’s less disappointing when you criticize me But now that you’re comforting me, it’s so… This year, we’ll be launching “Universe Ticket 2…” It’ll be a male version… Is there going to be a season 2?

We’re preparing to release it in the second half of this year Universe League… You’ve found all the investors I brought the money I always appreciate our support, Mr. Chairman It’s Hyeongseon After taking charge of “Same Bed, Different Dreams,” she set a record in viewer ratings Really? She was also in charge of me – Producer Kang Hyeongseon – [Jongkook] Formerly in charge of me She’s the one waiting for you to get married

(Waiting to cast him) [PD] When are you getting married? “Same Bed, Different Dreams?” She’s producer Kang Hyeongseon of SBS She’s talking casually immediately like this – Before Hyeongin – It was Hyeongseon Except for Jieun, who is in charge of me now… They were all… This is where it started

– Those in charge of Jongkook – You were also in charge of me – All of use were in charge – That’s right, that’s right – In charge of me – Everyone in charge of you turned out well Yeah, that’s right Everyone has become successful – “Same Bed, Different Dreams” – Yes, yes You also got married while working on the show Her husband has been working on “Running Man” – For a really long time – That’s right But what are we filming right now? Tell me if you have any plans for this year

Casting Kim Jongkook is my top priority… But I think it’ll be faster for Jongkook to feature in “My Golden Kids” I think you’ll be on “My Golden Kids” Hurry and get married Jongkook said to me last time, “I won’t get married because of you” “Why?” “I’m not going on that show”

I’ll get married when you leave “Same Bed, Different Dreams” I’ll get going now – Where are you going? – To premiere – Oh, premiere – I have to work I’ll call you Were you having a meeting? [PD] Oh, a meeting It is a meeting… Hello, “Universe Ticket” Hello First place in Japan

– And first place in the Philippines – First place Arigatou gozaimasu – Way to go – Way to go – Goodbye – Way to go [PD] In a line from here I’ve never visited the editing rooms here Oh, our Jieun Jieun Yes, our Jieun Way to go How is my performance this week? Oh, this is a big room [PD] Hello Wow, I didn’t know there was a big room like this I deliberately make the others handle the fish to make it entertaining It’s no fun if I do it It’s only fun when they can’t hold it

Just in case it looks like I hate doing it I want to clear up any misunderstandings [PD] But is it really no fun when Jongkook does it? Because he’s so good at it And it looks brutal It’s as if he’s teaching it a lesson rather than getting it handled – Hyeongin – Yes Is this a luxury good? No, it’s Champion Oh, it looks much prettier – I’ll see you in Yangpyeong – Okay It’s so nearby

– Like it’s in frot of your house – Yangpyeong is relatively close My room is too dirty… [Jongkook] How much coffee are you drinking? [PD] This place is too dirty to be filmed On a Thursday and moving into Friday… Oh, really? – Hello – Hello Our original youngest staff members

– Yes – [PD] Our FDs FDs We’re running around diligently behind the scenes… Oh, behind the scenes? Are you editing? – CG – Oh, CG That friend with the face mask loves Sechan That’s right You should’ve said it on the site that you like Sechan Oh, I’m too shy…

Tell us what you like about Sechan… He’s looking more handsome these days That’s right As in his appearance? – He has lost weight lately – He must be in a relationship He’s become so handsome Sechan? He’s in first place for looks among FDs… (Generation Gap) Is it because they’re Gen MZ?

As in, he looks better than expected? – Or is he just good-looking? – The latter (Unbelievable) Sechan? – [PD] Who’s in second place? – Haha Haha? Oh, Haha better not find out about this What about third place? Third place? I’m in third place, but it feels good to be in third place among Gen MZ Is there anyone that you wish joins as a new member? – Kim Donghyun… – Who? Kim Donghyun… Kim Donghyun? Who is that? Kim Donghyun – Kim Bong – Oh, Donghyun Oh, Donghyu

[PD] A question just came in Do you have a favorite PD? – Our staff – Producer Hyeongin I also choose producer Hyeongin Producer Namjung is outside, isn’t he? Namjung, why are you here? I choose producer Namjoong – He must be your least favorite PD – [FD] No Anyway, thank you so much… – Way to go – Way to go