Running Man cast faces zombie attacks during Seoul urban survival race

The Running Man cast participated in a zombie-themed survival mission across Seoul landmarks using a special October Zombie Theme Pass bus. Participants had to collect coins within a 20-minute limit at Changdeokgung Palace to purchase vaccines as prices fluctuated during the race.

Mysterious zombies appeared in the middle of downtown Seoul as the SBS variety show 'Running Man' conducted a unique zombie-themed race set against the backdrop of the city's landscape.

The race utilized a special route operated by the Seoul Tour Pass. Using the 'Zombie Theme Pass' bus, which operates specially during the month of October, the cast members performed missions while passing through major Seoul landmarks such as Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace. Tension rose as zombies suddenly appeared while traveling through the city center, leaving the cast members flustered by the zombie attacks as they became immersed in the urban survival game.

Coin hunting and vaccine purchase missions begin at Changdeokgung Palace

The main stage of the race moved to Changdeokgung Palace. Zombie Headquarters Team 1 announced the start of the 'Coin Hunting Race,' reporting that zombies were appearing everywhere due to an unidentified virus that broke out at Changdeokgung Palace. This survival mission required participants to find coins within a 20-minute time limit. A rule was applied where, if bitten by a zombie, coins could be used to purchase a vaccine at an infection treatment center.

The cast members moved busily to find coins hidden in various locations. As the mission progressed, the price of the vaccine fluctuated. When Ji Ye-eun acquired 5 coins, the vaccine price was 6 coins, but the situation remained urgent as the price of the vaccine gradually increased over time. In the process of securing coins, the cast members fought a desperate struggle for survival while evading pursuit by zombies.

Intense urban chases and the end of the race

As the race reached its final stages, the movements of the zombies became even faster. Even after securing coins, the cast members had to move toward the target destination while avoiding the threat of zombies. Strategic movements emerged as the cast members attempted to complete the mission by using coins efficiently amidst the rising vaccine prices. Until just before the end of the race, the cast members struggled to secure coins while fleeing from zombie pursuits.

The race concluded as soon as the time limit expired. The cast members finished the race after enduring extreme situations involving zombie chases and coin collection. This special feature, set against the backdrop of Seoul's ancient palaces and downtown areas, presented a different kind of tension compared to traditional chases through the use of the zombie theme.

Source: SBS (YouTube)