About The Members

Name: Yoo Jae Suk (유재석)
Nickname: Yooruce Willis, YooHyuk, Grasshopper, Yoomes Bond, National MC
Birth date: August 14, 1972
Occupation: MC, Comedian
Blood type: B
Height: 178cm
Weight: 70kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Infinity Challenge, Happy Together, Running Man, Family Outing
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The main host of the show and known during the race missions for his escaping abilities and quick thinking. As a main host, he has been featured as a protagonist in many special episodes, which presented him with a nickname of Yoo-mes Bond. He is shown to have a closer relationship with a lot of the guests on the show, which he often boasts about to the other members. He is also often referenced to the color green throughout the show and is also known for his nickname "Grasshopper" from his first television appearances. He started off as a weak player during the race missions, but later becomes one of the strongest players in the series, and is, along with Kim Jong-kook, considered to be one of the two main powers in the race missions.
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Name: Ha Dong Hoon (하동훈)
Nickname: HaHa, Haroro, Roro, Penguin, Playboy, Kid
Birth date: August 20, 1979
Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Comedian, Actor, Entertainer
Blood type: B
Height: 168cm
Weight: 70.5kg
Social Media: Twitter
TV Program (Variety): Infinity Challenge, Running Man, HaHa Mong Show, X-Man
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The primary joker of the cast and is usually picked on by other members because of his height and his similar appearance to Pororo the Little Penguin. He also has a tendency to feel as though he is the main lead in a movie created by his imagination. When things don't go his way, he lashes out verbally, causing great laughter among the cast. He is also the playboy of the cast, as he always confesses his love to female guests. However, this ended when he became engaged to singer Byul, changing to a "married man" and becoming rough to female guests. He was initially a weak player during the race missions, occasionally being picked on even while on the chasing team, however he has improved over the course of the show.
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Name: Lee Kwangsoo (이광수)
Nickname: Framer KwangsooGirin/GiraffeKwangvatarKwangpotterBetrayer, Prince of Asia, Kwangtoad
Birth date: July 14, 1985
Occupation: Actor, Model, Entertainer
Height: 193cm
Weight: 78kg
Social Media: Twitter
TV Program (Variety): Running Man
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The youngest and tallest member of the cast and initially introduced alongside Gary and Song Joong-ki as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. During the earlier episodes he was known for framing his fellow members with embarrassing and often absurd rumours. He is often picked on by the rest of the cast, particularly Kim Jong-kook, due to his timid nature. He is one of the weakest players, often the first to be eliminated during race missions. However, he has grown to easily betray his fellow members without hesitation. His theme song is "Saint Agnes and the Burning Train" by Sting. It was revealed that he is one of the most popular member and earned a great reputation in various regions of Asia through the series, which left the others in shock.
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Name: Cheong Seong Im (천성임)
Nickname: Mong Jihyo, Monday Girlfriend, Bad Jihyo, Ace Jihyo, Gold Ji-Hyo
Birth date: August 15, 1981
Occupation: Model, Actress
Height: 168cm
Weight: 48kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Running Man, Sunday Nights
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The only current female member of the show and initially only appeared as a guest but was added to the main cast in episode 6. During the earlier episodes, Song Ji-hyo was often known to swear during broadcasts especially towards Haha and Lee Kwang-soo. She is also known to be often seen with confused or blank facial expressions a lot of the time. Throughout the series, she has been involved in the official loveline of the show alongside Gary. She is one of the strongest players during race missions with similar running and catching capabilities as well as comparable intelligence to Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook.
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Name: Ji Sukjin (지석진)
Nickname: Sunflower hyung, Impala, Big nose hyung
Birth date: February 10, 1966
Occupation: MC, Comedian
Social Media: Twitter
TV Program: Running Man, Star Golden BellSurvival King, Death Camp 24hrs
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The oldest member of the show and one of Yoo Jae-suk's closest friends, knowing each other for more than 20 years. He is shown to be jealous of the good relationship between Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Jong-kook. During the race missions, he is shown to be one of the weakest members and is the easiest and most frequently eliminated out of the cast, so easily that the other members would declare that the race has officially started after his elimination.
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Name: Kim JongKook (김종국)
Nickname: Commander, Sparta Kook, Tiger/ Horang, Kookie, Coach Kook, Mr.capable
Birth date: April 25, 1976
Occupation: Singer
Height: 178cm
Weight: 76kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Running Man, Family Outing, Dream Team, Happy Sunday
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The strongest man on the show, Kim Jong-kook is known for his strength and skill during the race missions. During the missions, he is known for his sudden appearances that are often accompanied by the soundbite "This is Sparta!" taken from the movie, 300. His smart tactics are often successful to eliminate the other members and as a result, he is known for having both brains and brawn. He is also shown at times to act cute and show off his aegyo. His only apparent weakness is women and he is often teased for having a particular fondness towards Yoon Eun-hye.
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Name: Jeon So-Min (전소민)
Nickname: _
Birth date: April 7, 1986
Occupation: Actress and model
Height: 169cm
Weight: 76kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Running Man, Living Together in Empty Room
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Name: Yang Se-chan (양세찬)
Nickname: _
Birth date: December 8, 1986
Occupation: Actress and model
Height: 169cm
Weight: 76kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Running Man, We Got Married season 4, Battle Trip, Food Map 3,  Thinking About My Bias, Living Together in Empty Room
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(Former member)
Name: Kang Hee Gun (강희건)
Nickname: GaryPeaceful GaryStraight-Going Gary, Wild Gary, Sudden Commander, Random Mr. Capable, Monday Boyfriend
Birth date: February 24,1978
Occupation: SingerRapper (LeeSsang)
Height: 174cm
Weight: 70kg
Social Media: Twitter
TV Program (Variety): Running Man
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Introduced alongside Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. He is shown as the most gullible but honest member. Throughout the series, he has been involved in the official loveline of the show alongside Song Ji-hyo. Although shown to be quite clueless at times, he is known as "The man full of surprises" and the "dark horse" of Running Man during race missions, highlighted when the show held the Best of the Best Match with him winning on two occasions.
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(Former member)
Name: Song Joongki (송중기)
Nickname: Brain Joongki, Flower Boy, Active Young Man
Birth date: September 19, 1985
Occupation: Actor, MC, Model
Height: 178cm
Weight: 65kg
Social Media: _
TV Program (Variety): Running Man, Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2
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Introduced alongside Gary and Lee Kwang-soo as one of the "variety rookies" due to his lack of experience on variety shows prior to Running Man. He is shown as being the smartest and also having the best looks out of the cast. He is known for being able to figure out puzzles and strategize during the race missions. He is also shown to be very optimistic and is often seen attempting new things but ultimately failing. As of episode 41, he has left the main cast to focus on his acting career.However, he reappeared in episode 66 as a guest and also in episode 71 in a short cameo as part of his promotion for the drama, Deep Rooted Tree. He cameoed on episode 97 as a soccer player for the 2012 Asian Dream Cup.
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(Former member)
Name: Park Sooyoung (박수영)
Nickname: Lizzy, Busan Girl, Cowardly Girl
Birth date: July 31, 1992
Occupation: Singer (After School) Height: 168cm Weight: 46kg
Social Media: _ TV Program (Variety): Running Man, Invincible Youth
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Initially appeared as a guest in episodes 13 and 14, but later joined the main cast in episode 18. Lizzy is known for her cute looks and "aegyo". She is also shown to have a country accent when speaking Korean since she is from Busan where they have a slight accent, she is also known to be an innocent girl and a cowardly girl in episode 18 and 19. As of episode 25, Lizzy has left Running Man due to scheduling conflicts between the show and After School activities.

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