Running Man Episode 640 pt 1 Review
Guests: Jang Hyuk (actor) and Donnie Yen (actor)
My Entertainment Score: 7 out of 10 laughs
I actually quite enjoyed this episode and the games. If only it hadn’t ended so quickly. I’m sure they were respecting the schedule of the guests, but it was still a bit sad as a viewer.
What Happened:
Theme: Martial Arts Race
Opening/Guest Introduction: Janghyuk (start of episode- 10:52)
Due to a sudden change of schedule (I would guess to accommodate the guests), Sechan was unable to attend this episode.
Race Explanation (10:52- 11:33)
The members can earn swords for the pop up pirate. Each person will get swords of a particular color. At the end of the day, Donnie will pick swords randomly and play the pop up pirate. The color of the sword that pops the pirate will determine the winner of the day.
First Mission: Unknown Master of Martial Arts (11:33- 18:58)
The members arrange themselves in a circle on a GIANT round balance board. They pose and then one by one attempt to strike the person next to them between the elbow and wrist. When a strike is correctly struck, the struck member loses the use of that arm. After “losing” both arms, that member is out and the circle gets smaller.
Second Guest Introduction: Donnie Yen (18:58- 26:53)
Second Mission: Martial Arts Soccer (26:53- 41:51)
They play foot volleyball. The martial arts aspect comes to light whenever the ball is kicked…the kicker must “HIIIIYA!” or “OOOoooHHHhhh!” or generally yell whatever other martial arts movie sound comes to mind. Failing to make a sound will earn the other team 1 point. They play to 31 points. The winning team will all get 7 swords while the losing team gets 5 swords.
Teams were predetermined:
Jaesuk, Jang Hyuk, Haha, Somin
Seokjin, Donnie, Jongkook, Jihyo
Final Results (41:51- 43:52)
The winner receives signed items from Donnie Yen.
Preview: The Running Man members get to enjoy a strictly regimented and timed Winter Retreat. The question becomes…can these members stick to a timetable?
!!!Spoilers!!!
Unknown Master of Martial Arts
Jang Hyuk - 7 swords (red)
Jongkook - 6 swords (black)
Haha - 5 swords (gold)
Jihyo - 4 swords (blue)
Jaesuk - 3 swords (green)
Somin - 2 swords (white)
Seokjin - 1 sword (orange)
Martial Arts Soccer
Jaesuk, Janghyuk, Haha, and Somin get 7 swords.
Seokjin, Donnie, Jongkook, and Jihyo get 5 swords.
Final Results
The pirate popped up with a red sword, so Jang Hyuk wins!
