On April 24, the program celebrated its 600th episode, a record for a variety program. To commemorate the milestone, the members gathered for a Q&A with fans, where the members finally explained the disappearance of the beloved game.
Running Man members answering Q&A Running Man/SBS
Fans of the show have been for months, wondering why the program no longer plays “Name Tag“. Many fans have stated it was probably due to the members getting older and that a game that intense was not feasible without risking injury.The nation’s comedian instead offered a more honest and logical explanation, stating, “It is because of how difficult it is to come up with different variations of the game.” Yoo Jae Suk stated further,
“”To be honest, we once planned an elaborate game of ‘Name Tag’ due to the viewer’s demand; however, after the episode aired. we saw our ratings drop drastically.
—Yoo Jae Suk
Haha added, “You guys say you want it, then don’t watch it.”
The game was a cornerpiece of the variety show for many years, and the show’s writers had staged elaborate settings for the game to take place. It seems, however, that the game has fallen dull to many viewers, although hardcore fans insist they miss it.
