S1·E84 Seodaemun Museum of Natural History

Episode recap

Running Man Season 1 Episode 84, titled “Seodaemun Museum of Natural History,” follows the series’ established format in which the regular cast members and invited guests compete through a series of games and missions. The episode opens with the introduction of the guest lineup: Dae‑sung, G‑Dragon, Seung‑ri, Tae‑yang, and T.O.P from the group Big Bang. Each guest is presented to the audience, and the host explains that the day’s challenges will be set within the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, a venue that provides a backdrop of exhibits and themed spaces for the competition.

The cast and guests receive a brief briefing on the rules that govern the episode’s primary mission, a hallmark of the program’s structure. As with other installments, the participants are divided into teams that must navigate the museum’s layout while completing tasks that test speed, teamwork, and knowledge of the surroundings. The tasks are designed to incorporate elements of the museum’s collections, encouraging the competitors to interact with displays and use the environment to gain advantage over the opposing side.

Throughout the episode, the participants engage in the typical blend of physical challenges and comedic banter that characterizes the show. The presence of high‑profile guests such as G‑Dragon and T.O.P adds a layer of celebrity interaction, with the regular members guiding the guests through the game mechanics and offering strategic advice. The competition proceeds through several rounds, each culminating in a brief tally of points that determines which side holds the lead.

In the final segment, the remaining teams face a concluding challenge that decides the episode’s winner. The victorious side is awarded the episode’s prize, and the hosts deliver a closing summary that highlights memorable moments from the day’s play. The episode concludes with a light‑hearted wrap‑up, reinforcing the series’ reputation for combining energetic competition with humor and camaraderie, all set against the distinctive setting of the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History.