SBS 'Running Man''s "2049 ratings" high-flying run continues.
The episode of 'Running Man' that aired on the 25th recorded a 2% "2049 rating," ranking first among entertainment programs in the same time slot as well as first among all Sunday entertainment shows. In particular, 'Running Man' recorded 2% in the 2049 ratings for three consecutive weeks and the episode that aired on the 11th recorded 2.4%, marking this year's highest 2049 rating and ranking first among all Sunday programs. (Above based on Nielsen Korea metropolitan households)
Since producer Kang Hyung-seon recently joined as the main producer of 'Running Man,' inventive races and unpredictable guest combinations have created great synergy. That momentum has further fueled the rise in ratings. The episode that recorded the highest 2049 rating on the 11th featured Apink appearing in full for the "gold bag pursuer–gold me more" Race, delivering a tense chase full of repeated twists, and the "2026 lucky orientation day" Race, featuring experienced daredevil Kwon Eunbi, delivered great laughs with explosive chemistry among the members.
The Race on the 25th that featured guests Kim Hyeyoon and Lomon from the SBS Fri-Sat drama No Tail to Tell sparked curiosity with a rule that contestants must collect nine tails to survive. In particular, during the extra tail acquisition time, Jee Seokjin asked Lomon, the drama's lead actor, to draw a swallow in his place, and in the process a miraculous nine that Jee Seokjin needed appeared, a "beautiful ending" that drew everyone's attention.
Meanwhile, next week's broadcast will be arranged as the Race "age disclosure survival," a race to shoot a new poster. Given that a major makeup show is staged every year depending on the results, it is expected to become a topic again.
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