Running Man Philippines, the Filipino version of the popular South Korean variety program, will debut on 3 September, according to a GMA Network announcement made Monday, 8 August.
The newest game show will air on GMA’s Weekend Primetime slot every Saturday and Sunday, per their social media posts.
In February 2020, Running Man Philippines was originally teased with a 2021 release date. But the Covid-19 pandemic forced a postponement.
Glaiza de Castro, Ruru Madrid, Lexi Gonzales, Kokoy de Santos, Angel Guardian, Buboy Villar and Mikael Daez were announced as cast members of the local franchise.
The production for the Filipino adaptation began in South Korea in July. The Korean TV network Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), which hosts the original variety show, was also shown extending a warm welcome to the Filipino staff and cast members.
PRODUCTION for the show has begun in South Korea.
Although GMA hasn’t revealed which games and objectives would be included in their adaptation, the program has published a teaser that includes several of Running Man’s recognizable missions and challenges, whetting fans’ desires for the Filipino adaptation.
South Korean variety show Running Man, which debuted in July 2010, involves cast members engaging in games and tasks while also collecting rewards and penalties.
From the original cast of 2010, Ji Suk-jin, Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, and Song Ji-hyo are the only actors still in the cast. Gary, Lee Kwang-soo, and Song Joong-ki have left the program. In April 2017, Jeon So-min and Yang Se-chan joined the ensemble cast.