The cast of Running Man is trading in their sneakers for sales skills as they transform into merchants for a brand-new competition.
On the upcoming April 20th episode of SBS’s Running Man, viewers will witness the much-anticipated “Running Merchants” special, where the members go head-to-head in a high-stakes business battle.
In this recently filmed episode, titled “Merchant Wars: Sell to Survive,” the cast members take on the roles of street vendors, buying and selling goods in a lively marketplace.
This theme is a playful callback to episode 742, where the cast joked about looking like traveling salespeople as they lugged around bags of props. Now, they’re putting their business banter to the test for real.
Split into two teams, the Running Man members must purchase items and then auction them off to the show’s staff, aiming to turn the biggest profit.
But it’s not just about who can haggle the best price―success depends on reading the staff’s unique tastes and quirky requests. With unpredictable customers and plenty of laughs, the competition promises to be as chaotic as it is entertaining. Which team will best meet their customers’ demands and come out on top in this unpredictable sales showdown?
Meanwhile, last week’s episode saw Ji Ye-eun take on her first driving lesson, sparking plenty of laughs as she shared, “I started looking up cars as soon as I got home that day.”
The cast immediately related, jokingly offering unsolicited advice like, “Get a small car!” and “Go for a used one!”―turning the moment into a full-blown debate.
Fans are eager to see if Running Man’s encouragement will help Ji Ye-eun’s car dreams become a reality.
With both profits and punchlines on the line, “Merchant Wars: Sell to Survive” will air on Sunday, April 20th at 6:10 PM on Running Man.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)