Variety Review Running Man Episode 583
Guests: None
My Entertainment Score: 2 out of 10 laughs
This didn’t do it for me at all. A lot of the time it felt more like picking on an old man than joking around with him. There’s some funny banter here and there, but this one is not going to be on my re-watch list.
What Happened:
Theme: Seokjin’s Cells
Opening and Race Explanation (start of episode- 9:10)
The members, except Seokjin, arrive each wearing a color coordinated outfit that matches a specific hat. They are given a ‘cell’ name such as “Somin- The romance cell” which is meant to be their character for the day. These were funny but not relevant to any of the games.
The concept of the day is announced. They are Seokjin’s ‘cells’ who are to help him make decisions all day long. **I’m fairly certain this is based on a drama, but I haven’t watched that one, so I’m not a helper here.** In each event, they will get points each time Seokjin takes one of their suggestions. Their ranking will determine how many balls they get in the random draw for prizes/punishment at the end of the day.
Seokjin arrives in a shiny black car and there is a little banter.
First Mission: Seokjin’s Stylist (9:10- 20:11)
A dressing room was set up with a lot of clothing and accessory options available. The members simply had to help Seokjin choose his outfit for the day.
Second Mission: Seokjin’s Investment (20:11- 25:44)
To determine Seokjin’s ranking at the end of the day for the random prize/punishment drawing, Seokjin will have to choose a stock to invest in for the day. Depending on his earnings/losses, he will be given balls for the drawing. The members, of course, help him choose.
Third Mission: Seokjin’s Photoshoot (25:44- 32:20)
The members try to help Seokjin take photos for a (fake) interview that the show will put up online by suggesting poses for him.
Fourth Mission: Seokjin’s Interview (32:20- 56:07)
A staff reporter asks questions and the members advise Seokjin on the best answers.
Fifth Mission: Lunch (56:07- 1:06:35)
They show the members travelling to the restaurant. There is plenty of reminiscing throughout this section. The members help Seokjin decide on the most delicious menu at a restaurant that he and Jaesuk used to frequent before they became stable in the industry.
Fifth Mission: Seokjin’s Gift-Giving (1:06:35- 1:20:20)
The members all travel to a boutique and help Seokjin pick out a present for his wife.
Final Results (1:20:20- end of episode)
A random draw is used to choose 2 people to get a prize of champagne. The drawing continues until everyone’s name has been called except one person. That final person gets the punishment. The members decide that the punishment is to wear Seokjin’s current outfit for the opening of the next episode.
Preview: Year-end Party with guests Cha Chunghwa (actress), Ha Dokwon (actor), and Hur Yongji (actress). They have to prepare their own New Year’s food and it looks like a real battle.
!!!Spoilers!!!
Seokjin’s Stylist
Jaesuk- 4
Jongkook- 2
Haha- 3
Jihyo- 1
Sechan- 2
Somin- 3
Seokjin’s Investment
Jaesuk-1 (5)
Jongkook-0 (2)
Haha-1 (4)
Jihyo-0 (1)
Sechan-1 (3)
Somin-0 (3)
Seokjin’s Photoshoot and Interview
Jaesuk- 8 (13)
Jongkook- 8 (10)
Haha- 7 (11)
Jihyo- 3 (4)
Sechan- 5 (8)
Somin- 3 (6)
Lunch
Jaesuk- 3 (16)
Jongkook- 4 (14)
Haha- 1 (11)
Jihyo- 0 (4)
Sechan- 2 (10)
Somin- 0 (6)
Seokjin’s Gift Giving
Only Jongkook earns a point (15)
Final Results
**4 points converts to 1 ball for the random prize/penalty draw**
Jaesuk- 4 chances
Jongkook- 3 chances
Haha- 2 chances
Jihyo- 1 chance
Sechan- 2 chances
Somin- 1 chance
Seokjin lost money on his investment, so he only gets 1 chance in the random draw.
—Random Draw Results—
Jaesuk - Gets a champagne prize
Haha - Gets a champagne prize
Jongkook
Sechan
Somin
Jihyo
Seokjin- Gets the penalty of wearing his outfit again at next episode’s opening.
