Running Man Delivers Hilarious Chaos in a Hunt for ‘Secret Contract’
This week on SBS’s Running Man, the high-energy cast returns with a mission that blurs the lines between chaotic fun and strategic gameplay. Airing today at 6:10 PM KST, the episode promises laughter, twists, and a sprinkle of nostalgia for fans of Korea’s legendary variety show.
In this episode, the Running Man members are tasked with securing investment stamps from a mysterious investor known as ‘The Big Hand’ in Pocheon. The team must collect these stamps all day in order to obtain a coveted contract. But as always, things don’t go as planned.
As part of their frantic journey, the cast revisits one of their most iconic games: the MZ rhythm challenge. Despite its seemingly simple rule—saying “Jeongmal, Ddolmang” (translated roughly as “Really, Great Miss”) to the beat—the challenge quickly descends into comedic failure. Even national TV host Yoo Jae-suk stumbles, stammering over pronunciation barriers despite ample rehearsal time.
Failed attempts resulted in mistaken shouts like “Despair” and “Total Mess,” causing the game to be downgraded to just two beats—with hilarious effect. This low-stakes struggle led to an impromptu ‘Remedial Rhythm Training’ segment that had cast and production crew in stitches.
Meanwhile, Ji Suk-jin, ever the youthful soul, focused more on composing an intro melody for the game than the game itself—earning the moniker “Melody Addict” among the cast for his continued creative obsession.
The climax of the episode sees the cast arriving at an amusement park in Pocheon where the truth behind the collected stamps is revealed. One team finds themselves totally lost, missing vital clues. Another, however, pieces together the stamps like a jigsaw puzzle to uncover a hidden message connected to the final contract. Their shocked expressions and goosebumps added to the suspenseful twist ending.
Who will walk away with the investor’s final contract? Will the rhythm game ever be beaten? Find out in today’s whirlwind episode of Running Man, where collecting stamps could lead to unexpected success—or total chaos.
