S1·E498 I Saw the Angels and Devils: The Devils' Advocates

Episode recap

In the episode titled “I Saw the Angels and Devils: The Devils’ Advocates,” the regular cast of Running Man is joined by four guest actors—Ahn Bo Hyun, Ji Eui Soo, Song Jin Woo and Lee Joo Young—who assume the role of captains for a special competition called the Devil’s Whisper Race. As in other installments of the long‑running Korean variety program, the episode is structured around a succession of games and chance‑based challenges that test the participants’ speed, teamwork and strategic thinking.

The central twist for this installment is the concealment of hidden identities among the Running Man members. Within the group, three participants are designated as “devils” while five are designated as “angels,” though none of the players know which individuals belong to each category. The captains and the regular cast must therefore work to discover the hidden devils while simultaneously assembling teams that contain the correct balance of devils and angels.

Throughout the series of games, each team is tasked with achieving specific objectives that contribute to the overall goal of forming the proper devil‑angel combination. Success in the individual challenges yields clues or advantages that aid the participants in identifying the concealed devils. The episode’s prize structure is tied directly to the accuracy of these identifications; only the team that ultimately assembles the right mix of hidden roles secures the rewards offered for the Devil’s Whisper Race.

The format underscores the show’s characteristic blend of competitive sport, comedic interaction and surprise, as the guest captains guide their squads through the unpredictable tasks. The episode’s narrative tension revolves around the question, “Who’s a devil?” and the unfolding revelations that emerge as the games progress. By the conclusion, the participants’ efforts to uncover the hidden identities determine which side claims victory and receives the episode’s prizes, completing the thematic premise of angels versus devils that frames the competition.