In SBS's 'Running Man', the benefits from a sponsor, which are unclear whether they are privileges or penalties, will be revealed.
The recent recording was themed around the '2025 Running Sponsorship Championship', where the members had two sponsors each and had the opportunity to gain additional sponsors and swap them through missions. They had to draw a number between 1 and 100 and write responses to questions that could only resonate with that exact number, and they could only earn points if they ranked according to the number they drew. This led to shocking comments from the lower-ranked members who drew low numbers, promising big laughs.
The main instigators of the fierce competition among the lower ranks were Yang Se-chan and Heo Kyung-hwan. The two unabashedly showcased crude comments towards the opposite sex, and after revealing their numbers, they drew everyone's ire by asking, "Is this comment appropriate for that ranking?" It will be revealed in the main broadcast what comment even Ji Yae-eun, who is open to 'something', deemed 'crude'.
Meanwhile, a member transformed into a shockingly visual ambassador was spotted in this race. This was thanks to a specific sponsor's benefits, namely the latest trendy clothing sponsored by 'Jalpalinneu' and new wig products from 'Never Die Mo'. Since the purpose of sponsorship is promotion, the sponsored member reportedly showcased an unintentional humiliating visual by wearing the sponsor's products at all times. As unique benefits from sponsors that exceeded expectations are being revealed one after another, it has once again highlighted the importance of sponsor selection, raising anticipation for how these various benefits will change the dynamics of the race.
The '2025 Running Sponsorship Championship' race, where both star ratings and sponsor benefits show a significant wealth gap, can be checked on 'Running Man', airing on the 9th at 6:10 PM.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
