Friday 2 February 2018

“Running Man TV Show” mission location guide


Running Man” is one of South Korea famous television show produced by SBS. Ji Sukjin, Yoo Jaesuk, Kim Joong Kook, Song Ji Hyo, Haha, Gary, Lee Kwang Soo and former member Gary already completed a lot of mission for the show. Song Joongki was also one of the original Running Man members. As a trivia from Running Man fan lets take a look at some of the places that they have visited for a mission. Ready? Mission start!



        South Korea:
        N Seoul Tower -Running Man Episode 186 – Guest : CNBlue & Shim Eun Kyung
This episode requires public participation and all tourists who visited N Seoul Tower have a chance to participate in the game. N Seoul Tower itself is very stunning to visit on the day or night.

Video :
Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by Ninee Boices

Website: nseoultower.co.kr

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Entrance fee: Adults: 10,000 won / Children & seniors: 8,000 won (Observatory)
Operating hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00-23:00 / Saturday, 10:00-24:00 (Observatory)

Nearest subway: Myeong-dong Station Exit 2, Take Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 05
Cable car: Boarding point at Myeong-dong Station Exit 3, walk for about 15 minutes following the street of the right side of the Pacific Hotel.  


        Digital Media City (DMC) -Running Man episode : 195 –Guest : 2PM, 2NE1, Mystic89
SBS Prism is one main office located at Digital Media City and is frequently use for Running Man mission location. In this episode, each member of team needs to complete a marathon which the winner can display their music video for the whole day. Digital Media City is also featured in Hollywood movie, Avengers Age of Ultron. Besides SBS, DMC is also home to Korea's representative media companies such as MBC, JTBC and CJ E&M.

Video :

Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by SBS Now
Address                     : 366, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

            Nearest subway        : Digital Media City Station Exit 9
            For SBS Prism , lobby is open to public. 


If you to want to visit SBS Building, preferably plan a visit on Running Man shooting day; Monday or Tuesday (hence the existence of Monday Couple), if you are lucky they may running a mission there!
        SBS  Broadcasting Centre -Running Man episode: 166 ( Park Shin Hye, Woobin) ,247 (Kwang Soo’s dad)
The building is the main headquarters for SBS.  The lobby is open to the public. There is a café where you can sit and star gazing (if there is anyone walks by lol). In episode 166, each team need to pull out plungers from a pillar.





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Address   :  161 Mokdongseo-ro, Mok 1(il)-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Nearest subway : Omokgyo Station (Line 5) – Exit 2


        Everland – Episode 66 ( Kim Sun Ah, Song Joongki ),141 (Jessica,Eun Jiwon), 245 (Jinusean)

The most memorable episode will be episode 141 which Kwang Soo feeding his animal spirit – The Giraffe and Jihyo patting a cute lion cub. Everland can cater everyone interest as they have Animal Park, flower park and rides which is the best option for a family getaway.


Credit:http://www.dramabeans.com
#Muslims Tips : A prayer room is located next to Mystery Mansion.

Address: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Operating hours: 10.00am – 10.00pm (Operating hours vary by day of week so do check the official website before visiting) everland.com

Directions: Jeondae-Everland Station (Yongin EverLine), Exit 3. Take the shuttle bus to Everland (operating hours 5.30pm-11.30pm).

Fee: One-day Ticket: Adults 52,000 won, Night Ticket (after 5PM): Adults 43,000 won

Get 30% if you buy online from Klook https://www.klook.com/activity/252-everland-seoul/

If you are first time user, search for the promotional code for your region. 
Invitation link: Rm12.50 off once you sign up https://www.klook.com/invite/6I1I2?c=MYR

   Ewha University – Episode 176 ( Lee Juck, Jang Kiha, Kim Kwang Gyu,Jeon Hyun Moo,Muzie)
Each member needs to bring a student of Ewha University with a different family’s name to win the mission.Ewha University is an all-women university and it is one of the famous shopping streets in Seoul.


Address           : 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-g
Direction         : Subway Line 2 to Ewha Women’s University (Exit 2 or 3)
Operating hour : 12 pm – 9 pm ( Fashion Street )


  • ·        Running Man Thematic Experience, Seoul
Experience running man games that you have seen on TV!

Credit: Klook

Address :  B1/F, SM Duty Free Shop, HANA Building, Insadong 5-gil 41, Jongro-gu, Seoul

Direction : Jonggak Station exit 3, turn left at the first corner and walk for 3 minutes
Operating hour : 10:00am-8:00pm
Entrance Fee     : 16,000 Won



Running Man production was also filmed outside Korea. They went to Thailand, China, Australia, Dubai, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and many more. Below are some of the highlight locations:

Macau Tower- Episode  133 ( Lee Dong Wook , Han Hye Jin)
The Running Man team visited Macau Tower .Lee Dong Wook , Song Ji Hyo and Han Hye Jin  completed a bungee jump there.

Video : 
             Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by Papalm OhCheeze

Address         : Largo da Torre de Macau Level 58
Operating Hours:
Monday – Thursday        (10 am – 6:30 pm)
Friday                              (10 am – 9 pm)
Saturday – Sunday          (10 am – 10 pm)

Direction : Taxi accessible in airport. Buses routes 9A, 18, 23, 26, 32, MT4 will take you to the Macau Tower.
Fee: Tower Entrance fee - Macau Pataca
Adult: MOP 135,  Senior Citizen (65 above): MOP 70 , Child 3-11: MOP70
Bungee Jump : 
Bungee Jump (includes certificate, membership card & exclusive T-        Shirt)              
MOP: 3,288
Get discounted ticket to Macau tower entrance here : https://www.klook.com/activity/506-macau-tower-macau/
Website               : macautower



        Leefoo Village Theme Park, Taiwan – Episode 212 (Ji Chang Wook, Sung Jae, Skull)
     This is a penalty after member losing their mission in Seoul. The member needs to ride the terrifying rollercoaster. (Screaming Condor). They need to solve a math quiz there. Similar to Everland, the theme park also has an animal park.

Video : 

Copyright belong to SBS, uploaded by SBS Running Man 2015



Credit                    :melissathegreat


Address    : 5475660 Guanshi Jen, HsinChu County,Taiwan.

Operating Hours: January, February, November, December:  9am- 5pm

Direction    : E-go Bus (Direct)Stops: Songshan Airport > Zhongxiao Dunhua > Gongguan > Xiulang Elementary School > Zhiguang High School of Commerce and Industry > MRT Jingan Station > Leofoo Village
                               
Fee                        :  Entrance fee (New Taiwan Dollar )
    Adult: $999, Student :$899, Children: $699
Website               : leofoo.com.tw

        Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong- Episode  73 (Lee Min Jung , Yonghwa)
Ngong Ping Cable Car provides a 360-degree view of Lantau Island. It’s a 25 minutes scenic ride. You can choose to ride the crystal cabin, a transparent three layer glass floor cable car. It may not be suitable for anyone who afraid of the height such as Jae Suk and Haha. Don’t worry there is still a regular cabin available.

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Credit Sbs Now

Address                      : Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Operating Hours:
Weekdays 10:00am – 06:00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 09:00am – 06:30pm

Direction : 
Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is adjacent to MTR’s Tung Chung Station. It is a two-minute walk from Exit B of the station.
Fee  : Cable Round Trip (Hong Kong Dollar)
          Crystal Cabin: Adult: $255, Children (3-11): $175, Senior 65+: $205
          Standard Cabin: Adult: $185, Children (3-11): $95, Senior 65+: $130
          Combine              : Adult: $240, Children (3-11): $155, Senior 65+: $190

Website               : np360.com.


#halaltips Grab your lunch at Ebeneezers Kebab & Pizzeria when you reach Ngong Ping village.
Address: Shop no 9A, G/F, Ngong Ping Village.
Operating hour: 10am - 6pm (Mon - Fri) ,9am - 6:30pm (Sat - Sun & Public Holiday)


Australia

        Wildlife Currumbin Sanctuary, Gold Coast Australia- Episode 188 ( Rain and Woobin)
One of their mission here is to wear Kangaroo suits ( they look so “adorkable”) while attempting a high jump. Besides Kangaroo, you can also meet the cutie Koala.


Credit : kimwoobinn_ via Instagram

Address              : 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin ,Gold Coast

Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm daily

Direction              : Bus 700 towards Tweed Heads departs from Broadbeach South station.

Fee                        : General admission (Australian Dollar)
                                 Adult :  $49.95, Children ( 4-14) :$35.95
Website               : cws.org.au


  • ·         Crocosaraus Cove , Darwin Australia –Episode 378 and 379
      This is also a penalty episode. The losing members need to enter the cage of death.


Credit : Screencapture by Soompi
Address                  : 58 Mitchell Street, Darwin City (Corner of Mitchell & Peel Street), Australia
Operating Hours       : 9:30am – 5.00pm daily (except Christmas)
Direction  : Bus, 10-minute walk via the Smith Street Mall & Knuckey Street to Mitchell Street stop.
Fee            : General admission (Australian Dollar)
                           Adult :  $35 Children : $23
                          Cage of death :1 person per cage :  $170 , 2 person per cage : $260
                                                
        Website                       : http://www.crocosauruscove.com

  • ·         The Nevis Swing- Queenstown, New Zealand Episode- 378 and 379
Haha had to face his fear of riding the famous Nevis Swing.
       Video :  SBS Copyright Uploaded by Kocowa TV

Screencap by : Spartace Syfqxo
Address                       : Nevis Swing - AJ Hackett Bungy, Cnr of Camp and Shotover Street, Central Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Operating Hours       : 8:40AM until 2:40PM
Direction      : The Swing Bus departs from the Queenstown Bungy Centre, Corner of Shotover and Camp Streets, Queenstown. Buses depart daily at 9.20am, 10.00am, 11.20am, 12.00pm, 12.40pm, 1.20pm, 2.00pm and 2.40pm.
Fee                                :  Adult- NZD $210
                                       
Website                       :               https://www.bungy.co.nz/queenstown/nevis/nevis-swing/

  • Timang Beach, Yogyarkata, Indonesia

The first time new love line in RM Kwang Soo and So min trip outside of Korea. The location was suggested by Running Man fan. Most of the location for the latest season is determine either by wheel of luck, dice and number of their sticker.
Video :  SBS Copyright Uploaded by Kocowa TV
Direction              : 3 hours ride from Yogyarkata City Centre. ( must take 4wd nearby the beach)
Fee                        :  Gondola IDR 200,00 , Suspension Bridge IDR 100,000 

  • Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear, Fuji Q Highland Japan
The biggest haunted house and the scariest. As what has been told in the show, they even sell panties there in case you need a new one.  It is funny when the  VJ fate is tied up with the member, they have to go the haunted house too.

Video : SBS copyright uploaded by SBS Running Man 2018

Address                       :5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara. Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture 403-0017 Japan 
Operating Hours       : 9:30 AM until 5:30PM
Direction      : Highway bus can be access via Shinjuku Station South Exit, Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit, Yokohoma Station West Exit
Fee                                : 1000 yen
The park is also famous for their rollercoaster ride with Mount Fuji view.   1 day free pass unlimited ride will be 5200 yen.          

I am so glad that  SBS decide not to cancel the show. The Australia and New Zealand episode even reach double-digit rating. All the best Running Man! 




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2 comments:

  1. these are very precise good job. memang kadang2 tengok dok wonder mana depa pi. ada jugak jot down tempat2 yang menarik tu kot2 ade rezeki p sana lagi =D

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