S1·E2 Suwon World Cup Stadium, Part 1

Episode recap

The second installment of the first season of Running Man takes place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, a landmark venue that serves as the setting for the episode’s central competition. Guest participants Lee Chun‑Hee and Goo Hara join the regular cast, expanding the roster for the day’s challenges. As is customary for the series, the episode frames its activities as a series of games and missions in which the participants must compete against one another to achieve a defined objective.

The primary mission announced for the Suwon stadium setting involves the search for a number of “golden pigs” that have been hidden throughout the arena. Each pig contains an undisclosed amount of coins, and the retrieval of these items constitutes the core of the episode’s contest. To structure the competition, the participants are divided into two opposing groups designated “Away” and “Home.” This division creates a direct rivalry in which each side strives to collect a greater total value of coins than the other.

Throughout the episode, the teams navigate the stadium’s interior, employing the typical variety‑show blend of physical movement, strategic searching, and occasional comedic interaction that characterizes Running Man. The presence of the two guests adds new dynamics to the team formations and the tactics employed in the hunt for the golden pigs. While the exact number of pigs and the specific amounts of coins they contain are not disclosed, the premise establishes a clear metric for success: the team that amasses the highest cumulative coin total at the conclusion of the mission is declared the victor.

The episode’s format follows the series’ established pattern of dividing participants into competing factions, assigning a tangible reward‑based goal, and documenting the progress of each side as they pursue that goal within a distinctive location. By the end of the segment, the competition remains unresolved, setting the stage for a continuation in the subsequent part of the Suwon World Cup Stadium episode. The structure of the challenge, the involvement of Lee Chun‑Hee and Goo Hara, and the stadium backdrop together illustrate the show’s blend of athletic contest, teamwork, and entertainment that defines its early episodes.