Yoo Jae-suk's Cash Bribe Fails on 'Running Man'

On the latest episode of SBS's variety show 'Running Man,' Yoo Jae-suk's attempt to bribe with cash ended in failure.

The episode, aired on the 18th, featured a special race titled '2026 Lucky OT Day' with guest singer Kwon Eun-bi.

To celebrate the New Year, Yoo Jae-suk gifted a coffee truck, humorously claiming it was bought by the 'face of SBS.' When Ji Suk-jin teased him by calling him the 'ugly face of SBS,' the members joined in the laughter at Yoo's expense.

Guest Kwon Eun-bi's arrival prompted Yang Se-chan to jokingly express discomfort, recalling a past incident where she deceived Yoo Jae-suk and Yang Se-chan, though she didn't remember it. Yoo Jae-suk humorously expressed his frustration, saying, 'Every time you come, I get so angry I could die.'

Unfazed, Kwon Eun-bi played along with the theme, greeting Ji Suk-jin as 'Seok-sam,' which led the soon-to-be 60-year-old to exclaim, 'Hey, don't mess around!' in mock anger.

During a mission, Kim Jong-kook shocked everyone by returning in a 'dog costume' after receiving a mysterious phone call. The members, initially shocked, indulged him by asking for tricks and showering him with affection. Despite Ha Ha and Yang Se-chan's late realization that it was a mission, Kim Jong-kook successfully completed his task of receiving affection from two members.

During lunch, the members pursued their individual missions. Yoo Jae-suk, tasked with drawing a 'Ho-jak-do' to be recognized by AI, tried to bribe Ha Ha with money to leave him alone, suggesting he buy something to eat. However, Ha Ha proposed they help each other with their missions.

Yoo Jae-suk revealed his mission, asking Ha Ha to help with the drawing. Instead, Ha Ha betrayed him, running off with the scroll and informing the other members of the mission. As Yang Se-chan, Ji Ye-eun, and Ji Suk-jin interfered, Yoo Jae-suk offered 50,000 won to persuade them, but Ha Ha and Yang Se-chan tore the scroll, leading to Yoo's mission failure. Frustrated, Yoo Jae-suk exclaimed, 'You dirty rascals!' in jest.

During lunch, Yoo Jae-suk mistakenly sang a song by Chung Ha, thinking it was by Kwon Eun-bi. Kwon Eun-bi, playfully annoyed, corrected him, asking him to sing her song instead. Knowing only part of the lyrics, Yoo Jae-suk humorously blamed her for not conveying the lyrics properly, causing laughter among the members.

By Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr