Exciting Betrayals and Mind Games Unfold on Upcoming 'Running Man' Episode with Olympic Short Track Stars

On the upcoming episode of SBS's 'Running Man,' airing on the 15th, viewers can expect an intense showdown of betrayals and mind games as participants strive to avoid penalty balls.

The recent recording featured five national short track speed skating athletes, the stars of the '2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.' Among them is Choi Min-jeong, the 'Queen of Short Track,' who has set an unprecedented record of winning the most medals in South Korea's Olympic history. Joining her are No Do-hee, Lee Jun-seo, Lee Jung-min, and Shin Dong-min, completing a 'golden lineup.' Notably, Choi Min-jeong, who announced her retirement from the Olympics after this event, will reveal her reasons for appearing on 'Running Man' during the broadcast.

This episode is themed as the 'Vitality Recharge Speed Race,' offering a refreshing culinary healing course to rejuvenate the short track athletes who have returned after representing their country. With penalty balls distributed based on mission results, members are expected to engage in strategic battles to avoid penalties. The recording was filled with tension as members made bold moves, even switching teams while carrying penalty balls, and distrust ran rampant.

Who will escape the penalties and emerge victorious? The 'Vitality Recharge Speed Race,' promising a thrilling battle of wits akin to a short track race, will be revealed on 'Running Man' at 6:10 PM on the 15th.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr