After 15 years of continuous broadcast, Haha has officially become the only member of SBS’s legendary variety show Running Man to have participated in all 775 episodes since its premiere in 2010.
Fans and netizens alike have expressed admiration for Haha’s remarkable consistency and dedication, calling him a true “legend of hard work” and joking that he deserves an “attendance award” for his unbroken participation.
Throughout the show’s long history, several members have had brief absences due to personal or health reasons:
- Ji Suk Jin was absent from episodes 685 to 688 due to health issues.
- Yoo Jae Suk missed episode 97 because of a scheduling conflict and left midway through episode 585 after testing positive for COVID-19.
- Kim Jong Kook was absent for episode 294 due to work commitments and recently for episode 772 while on his honeymoon.
- Song Ji Hyo officially joined as a permanent cast member starting from episode 7.
Despite these changes, Haha has remained a constant presence appearing in every race, challenge, and special from the very beginning until the most recent episode.
Since its debut in July 2010, Running Man has become one of South Korea’s longest-running and most beloved variety programs, maintaining strong popularity both domestically and internationally.
Haha’s unwavering participation over the years has not only cemented his reputation as a variety show veteran but also as one of the most dedicated entertainers in Korean television history.
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