Choi Daniel’s Unexpected Fashion Fumble Adds Laughter to ‘Running Man’ Startup Race

The May 4 episode of SBS’s hit variety show Running Man features a whirlwind of laughs and antics, as cast members dive into a startup-themed race to impress a major investor—the ‘big player’ behind success.

This week’s episode, titled “The More You Stamp, The Closer to Success,” transforms the cast into startup CEOs competing to earn stamps necessary for investment. Dressed in quirky jumpsuits, the competition starts off hilariously wrong when actor Choi Daniel, dubbed ‘Choi Ajeossi’ (a playful fusion of his name and ‘uncle’), struggles to wear his jumpsuit correctly. Mistaking the back for the front, the actor flailed while attempting to zip the reversed outfit, drawing laughter from fellow castmates Ji Suk-jin and Yang Se-chan, who rushed to assist while joking, “You really need a lot of help.”

Despite approaching 40, Choi Daniel embraced his reputation as the show’s resident ‘helpless guy,’ reinforcing his fan-favorite comedic image.

New face Ji Yea-eun also brought unexpected sass, swinging foam sticks at teammates regardless of age. During a paint-based mission requiring her to transfer color to opponents while tied with strings, she hilariously taunted veteran Ji Suk-jin with shouts of “You rascal!” before flipping into full ragdoll mode once teams swapped roles. Her floppy, puppet-like reactions left the set in stitches.

Meanwhile, the father-daughter duo from the ‘Chungju Ji’ clan sparked chaos with their own brand of boisterous bickering, adding yet another lively dynamic to the fast-paced episode.

Don’t miss the high-energy adventure and unpredictable hilarity on Running Man, airing Sunday at 6:10 PM KST. The episode promises not only laugh-out-loud moments but also deeper camaraderie among cast members rallying for a common goal.