S1·E152 Early Vacances Race

Episode recap

Running Man Season 1, Episode 152, titled “Early Vacances Race,” was filmed at the Baekje Cultural Complex in Gyuam‑myeon, Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province. The episode brought together the regular cast of the long‑running Korean variety program and three special guests: actress Han Hyo‑joo, actor Jung Woo‑sung, and Junho of the boy group 2PM. As with each installment of the series, the core premise centered on the members and guests competing in a series of games and missions designed to test physical stamina, quick thinking, and teamwork. The historic Baijje Cultural Complex provided a distinctive backdrop, allowing the participants to navigate challenges amid the site’s cultural landmarks. Throughout the broadcast, the contestants engaged in the program’s characteristic blend of competition and comedy, striving to win the episode’s prize while avoiding the penalties that accompany failure in the various tasks. The presence of the three guests added an extra layer of interaction, as they joined the regular cast in the competitive format, contributing both effort and humor to the proceedings. The episode adhered to the established structure of Running Man, wherein the participants move through multiple stages of play, each culminating in a final showdown that determines the overall winner. By the conclusion of the “Early Vacances Race,” the cast and guests had completed the allotted missions at the Baekje Cultural Complex, delivering the blend of physical challenge and light‑hearted entertainment that defines the series. The episode thus continued the show’s tradition of pairing well‑known Korean entertainers with its core team in a setting that highlights both cultural heritage and the playful spirit of the program.