BTS‘ V is gearing up for his first solo appearance on SBS’ Running Man as part of the promotional activities for his first solo album, Layover. The initial promo suggests that ARMY are in for a treat, with the episode promising to be a comedic spectacle. For the uninitiated, Running Man is a staple in Korean entertainment. It’s a fun variety show where participants engage in a series of humorous and challenging games to win the ultimate prize.
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V’s first solo flight
The show enjoys immense popularity not only in Korea but also wherever Hallyu content is consumed. While BTS as a group had graced the Running Man set during its 300th episode in 2016, this marks the first time V is appearing solo, causing a surge of excitement among fans.
A recently released promo showcases V‘s duality. It begins with the “Rainy Days” singer stepping out of a car and striding down a red carpet, exuding the aura of a global superstar. Dressed in a black velvet ensemble with his blonde hair styled to perfection, V embodied the international music icon he is. The scene then shifts to V being handed a paper detailing the game’s rules, revealing his character as the affluent owner of lands in eight regions of the fictional “Running Country.”
The promo also shows V meeting the other cast members. The atmosphere is electric and the awe in their eyes is palpable as they greet the singer-songwriter. In a light-hearted moment, he reveals he was told to dress fancy for the show, leading to a humorous exchange with Ji Suk-jin. The comedian bent his head so V could whisper to him, “Your nose hair is showing.” The cast laughed uproariously at that. Fans are reacting similarly to the promo. Here’s what they’ve said:
Taehyung will be in next week's Running Man and the trailer's looking hilarious already. Can't wait.
— Biru Syailendra ☕️🎵 (@BiruSyailendra) September 4, 2023
out of all taehyung's upcoming content, running man ako pinakaexcited hehe as an avid watcher din ng running man <3
— kyla⁷ • military wife era (@daegubiasedbish) September 4, 2023
HA ANO TONG NASA RUNNING MAN SI TAEHYUNG AT BLONDE SI HAO?????? BTW WELCOME BACK BOO NA TALAGA 😭😭💗
— she saw picheolin & svt (@salmonietaetae) September 4, 2023
to challenge taehyung on running man games when he himself graduated from run bts is insane
— ☁️ (@STAEWITHY0U) September 4, 2023
Will the ‘Running Man’ cast beat him?
Later in the promo, V changes into a more casual outfit. He dons a yellow t-shirt and jeans. As the landowner, he holds the power to determine taxes in each region, much to the shock and dramatic despair of the regular cast members. This episode’s narrative revolves around the cast’s attempts to negotiate tax reductions with V, who proves to be a tough negotiator. BTS fans worldwide are excited to see if the Running Man cast can wrest the upper hand from him or not.
Mark your calendars for a riveting episode of Running Man airing on September 10 at 6:15 PM KST. He’s also set to appear in Suchwita as the last member of BTS to grace SUGA’s beloved talk show.
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With BTS‘ V at center stage, the upcoming episodes of both promise to be unforgettable. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: V really took his job as “landowner” seriously. Source: YouTube/@ViuSingapore.