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S1·E538 Production Objective Race: Running Man Rewritten, Part 2

Core Aired January 17, 2021 85 min
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Synopsis

The new race leading up to the long-awaited update of the Running Man website is now in full swing. The members present each of their ideas for the production objective and member introductions. After that, they must play games to add their names to the roulette which will decide the final winner. Stay tuned to see whose idea made it onto the website after all.

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Episode recap

The episode continues the “Production Objective Race” that was introduced in the preceding installment, positioning the competition as the final stage before a scheduled overhaul of the Running Man website. Throughout the broadcast, each regular member takes a turn to outline a personal concept for the production objective that will shape the forthcoming update. The segment also provides brief introductions of the participants, reinforcing their individual roles within the team and offering viewers a concise reminder of each member’s background and on‑screen persona.

Following the presentation phase, the format shifts to a series of competitive games designed to determine which contestants will secure positions on a roulette wheel. The roulette functions as the decisive mechanism for selecting the episode’s ultimate winner. As the members engage in the challenges, successful performance translates into the addition of their names to the wheel, thereby increasing their probability of being chosen when the roulette is finally spun.

The structure of the episode emphasizes both creative contribution and athletic contest, intertwining the members’ production ideas with the physical and strategic demands of the games. By the conclusion of the broadcast, the roulette is set to determine which participant’s proposal will be adopted for the website’s long‑awaited update. The final segment teases the outcome, inviting the audience to stay tuned for the revelation of the winning concept and its implementation on the Running Man platform.

Overall, the episode serves as the culminating portion of the two‑part “Running Man Rewritten” arc, blending member introductions, idea pitches, and competitive gameplay into a single narrative thread that advances the series’ ongoing storyline about revamping its online presence. The focus remains on the procedural elements of the race, the roulette‑based selection process, and the anticipation surrounding the eventual incorporation of the victor’s production objective into the official website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 538 of Running Man air?

Season 1, Episode 538 ('Production Objective Race: Running Man Rewritten, Part 2') originally aired on January 17, 2021.

How long is Season 1 Episode 538 ('Production Objective Race: Running Man Rewritten, Part 2')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 85 minutes.

What happens in Running Man Season 1 Episode 538?

The new race leading up to the long-awaited update of the Running Man website is now in full swing. The members present each of their ideas for the production objective and member introductions. After that, they must play games to add their names to the roulette which will decide the final winner. S...

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