Ji Ye-eun flusters Kim Jong-kook with her Kim Hee-sun parody

The Nostalgic Race of 'Running Man' Evoking the 1995 Apgujeong Vibe

The SBS variety program 'Running Man' held a special race that stimulated nostalgia for the 1990s. The theme of this episode, aired on the 12th, was 'Holding onto the End of This Memory,' where the cast members guided viewers back in time by recreating the era and fashion of 1995. In this broadcast, a mission was conducted to guess specific years through items and materials from 1995, with the core of the mission being specific historical backgrounds, such as videos of Michael Jackson's concert in Korea or guessing the real estate prices of Apgujeong apartments at the time.

The atmosphere of the race was heightened by the appearance of guests. When comedians Song Eun-i and Jo Hye-ryun, who are Ji Suk-jin's 10th-generation colleagues, appeared and gave 90s-style greetings, the scene was instantly filled with the air of the past. Song Eun-i made the scene burst into laughter by telling Yoo Jae-suk, "I've never seen senior Yoo Jae-suk at the broadcasting station," prompting Kim Jong-kook to crack a joke by pointing out that Yoo Jae-suk wasn't very active back in '95. Yoo Jae-suk took on the role of the eldest, showing off his variety skills by making his juniors put their arms around each other and shout, "We are one!" as a 90s-style disciplinarian.

Ji Ye-eun's Kim Hee-sun Parody, Kim Jong-kook Flustered by 'Old Girlfriend' Comment

One of the highlight scenes of this broadcast was Ji Ye-eun's radical transformation. Perfectly recreating the 90s style, Ji Ye-eun caught everyone's attention by appearing with makeup and fashion parodying actress Kim Hee-sun. When Yoo Jae-suk praised her historical accuracy, Ji Ye-eun flipped the mood with an unexpected remark. Defining her makeup as "Senior Jong-kook's old girlfriend's makeup," she left Kim Jong-kook flustered.

Haha also did not miss the 90s vibe. Haha declared, "I am Kim Seong-jae," while parodying the late Kim Seong-jae, but Yoo Jae-suk gave a strict yet humorous response, saying, "Don't mention his name so lightly." The members increased the immersion of the race by dressing up in their respective 90s looks. Kim Jong-kook stimulated fans' nostalgia by wearing his outfit from his Turbo debut days and performing the choreography from that time.

From 'Catch the Zzidori' to Music Quizzes, Non-stop Mission Progression

The missions went beyond simple quizzes and continued in various game formats. Ji Suk-jin, a former MC of 'Yeogeol Six,' and participant Jo Hye-ryun showed confidence as the "originals" of the 'Catch the Zzidori' game, but they caused laughter due to consecutive mistakes. Ji Suk-jin even expressed the transience of time, protesting against Yoo Jae-suk's teasing by saying, "15 years have passed!"

The 'Top 100' music quiz, held with frozen pork belly as a prize, added to the tension. When Fly to the Sky's 'Sea of Love' played, Haha made the scene laugh by shouting incorrect lyrics. On the other hand, Ji Ye-eun proved her excellent variety skills by correctly guessing the answer after only one second of the song playing, followed by recreating a popular UCC dance from the past. Ji Suk-jin also shared specific memories of the 90s by mentioning the name of a nightclub waiter from that era.

Kim Jong-kook's Solo Struggle, a Clash Toward the Final Showdown

The grand finale of the race was the 'Am I Flipped?' mission, which combined relay ddakji-chigi (slapping tiles) and chicken fighting. In this process, Kim Jong-kook of the Entertainer Team created a spectacle by facing off alone against three members of the opposing team, including Jo Hye-ryun, based on his overwhelming physique. As the structure formed where Kim Jong-kook fought multiple opponents alone, the outcome of the race led to a tense flow that was hard to predict until the last moment.

This race received a positive response from viewers in that it went beyond simple games to three-dimensionally implement the culture and fashion of the specific point in time of 1995 through the members' costumes and mission items. Yoo Jae-suk performed the role of a guide for the race by presenting accurate years and historical contexts during the missions, while Haha and Kim Jong-kook added variety fun by bickering over the correct answers.

The Joining of Song Eun-i and Jo Hye-ryun and the Division of Member Roles

Comedians Song Eun-i and Jo Hye-ryun, who are Ji Suk-jin's 10th-generation colleagues, joined as guests. They appeared while giving 90s-style greetings. The race was conducted by dividing into the Comedian Team and the Entertainer Team.

Yoo Jae-suk, as the eldest, took on the role of a disciplinarian, making his juniors put their arms around each other and shout, "We are one!" Haha and Kim Jong-kook bickered while clashing over the choice of answers. In the final mission, Kim Jong-kook of the Entertainer Team faced off alone against three members of the opposing team.

The 90s Race Created by Yoo Jae-suk's 'Forced Summoning'

The start of this race was a single comment made by Yoo Jae-suk in a recent broadcast. Yoo Jae-suk, a 7th-generation KBS open recruitment comedian, demanded that 10th-generation Ji Suk-jin gather his colleagues Song Eun-i and Jo Hye-ryun together. This demand became the catalyst for the 'Holding onto the End of This Memory' race aired on the 12th.