The episode of 'Running Man' aired on the 10th recorded a 1.8% rating in its target demographic of 20-49, making it the number one variety show in its time slot, with peak viewership spiking to 4.9% (according to Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area, household-based).
This broadcast featured a '2025 Daytime Goblin Room Tour' race, where members used R-coins as travel funds for room tours. From the opening, members caught attention with their vacation outfits. Kim Jong-kook showed up in a sleeveless shirt that highlighted his muscular arms, while Song Ji-hyo turned heads with her bold denim-on-denim look, revealing her midriff. Kim Jong-kook joked, "Seems like someone's not feeling too confident today, covering up with a mic," eliciting laughter.
Before the race officially started, the production team asked members to bring 'one item you'd take on a road trip.' Among the items, Song Ji-hyo brought out slippers used as props in 'Running Man,' leading to a playful accusation of theft from the members. Song Ji-hyo attempted to defuse the situation by saying, "I was planning to return them today," but HAHA quipped, "That's still stealing," causing an uproar of laughter on set.
On the other hand, Ji Suk-jin, who was teased by members for his choice of a straw hat as his 'travel item,' ended up receiving the most R-coins in a surprising turn of events. It turned out that choosing the lightest item possible was the key to earning more R-coins. Later, members had to choose between a luxury trip and a budget-friendly trip, with Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, and Ji Ye-eun opting for the budget-friendly option.
In that room, comedian Lim Woo-il made a surprise appearance as the 'Budget Tour Guide.' However, his role quickly shifted to that of a manual game facilitator in sync with the production team's timing for coin acquisition. When the members kept getting different results from their selections, suspicion fell on Lim Woo-il. Yoo Jae-suk playfully interrogated, "Which class of comedian are you? I'm KBS's 7th class," to which Lim Woo-il retorted, "This is SBS," with Song Ji-hyo joining in, "I'm a broadcasting senior," adding to the hilarity.
Moreover, 'Frugal Man' Kim Jong-kook declared, "I don't skimp on travel expenses," choosing the luxury trip along with Ji Suk-jin, HAHA, and Choi Daniel. Unlike the budget room, this one overflowed with delicacies, making the members question, "Is this really okay?" while thoroughly enjoying the luxury.
Meanwhile, the twist of the room tour was hinted at by the color of the door. Members who chose the green door could avoid penalties and had the chance to buy souvenirs, while those who chose the pink door had to foot the bill for everything consumed by the members during the trip. In the end, Ji Suk-jin and HAHA, who opted for the luxury trip, couldn't pay up and faced a 'fight fire with fire' penalty, dressing up as beggars.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)