S1·E509 Superpower School Race, War of Superpowers: The End Game

Episode recap

In the episode titled “Superpower School Race, War of Superpowers: The End Game,” the regular cast members of Running Man are placed in a themed competition that transforms them into students of a fictional Superpower School. Each participant is assigned a distinct superpower, the nature of which is concealed from the others. The premise requires the members to discover the abilities possessed by their teammates while navigating a race that incorporates the use of these powers. The episode introduces two guest participants, Lee Sang Yeob and Kang Han Na, who join the regular cast in the same role of super‑powered students. Throughout the race, the competitors employ their individual powers strategically, attempting to eliminate opponents and advance toward the finish line. The hidden‑ability element creates a dynamic of deduction and surprise, as each contestant must infer the capabilities of rivals based on observed actions. The competition proceeds through a series of eliminations, with participants using their powers to gain advantage or to thwart others. The episode builds toward a final showdown in which the remaining contestants contend for the ultimate victory. The conclusion reveals the final winner of the Superpower School Race, completing the “War of Superpowers” storyline for this installment. The format blends the series’ characteristic physical challenges with a fantasy‑styled twist, emphasizing teamwork, observation, and the creative application of the assigned superpowers. The presence of Lee Sang Yeob and Kang Han Na adds a guest dynamic to the established group, contributing to the episode’s competitive narrative while adhering to the overarching theme of uncovering hidden abilities in a race setting.