Running Man Philippines (2022)

just be happy in life and fight fairly and be united with each other

I never get tired of watching it, every episode gives me good vibes every episode is good, never boring to watch.even though I've seen it on TV, I repeat it on YouTube or wherever you can watch it I hope there will be many p p episodes even if it takes 2 years or more I will never get tired of watching it, because besides the fact that every episode is good, you will learn something more, you will learn to fight fairly, you will learn to be united with each member,and you won't be sad because it's all about laughter. good luck running man ph. ❤️❤️❤️❤️💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

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GMA, Please Don’t Give Up on Running Man PH!

Okay, so as a big fan of the original Running Man Korea, I honestly had zero expectations for the Filipino version. I really thought it wouldn’t hit the same way. I mean, as a Filipino myself, I know our kind of humor is super different from Korean humor, so I wasn’t expecting much.

Then they announced the cast… and I knew I wasn’t the only one raising my eyebrows. A lot of the names were pretty new or unfamiliar, especially for a national TV show. Of course, there were familiar faces like Glaiza, Mikael, Buboy, and Ruru, but the rest—Angel, Kokoy, Lexi—were still pretty new to many viewers. So yeah, it kinda felt like we were all expecting this show to flop.

But when I found out it was co-produced by SBS, the original creators of the Korean version, that gave me a bit of hope. The editing, the games, the whole setup—it really felt like Running Man. What I was waiting to see was whether the cast could bring their own humor and chemistry.

And you know what? After watching the first 3 episodes, I was actually surprised—in a good way. They didn’t try to copy the Korean cast, which was something I appreciated. We didn’t get a “Filipino Yoo Jae-suk” or a “Kim Jong-kook wannabe.” Instead, they just tried to be themselves, and honestly, it worked better than expected.

Mikael and Glaiza, being the eldest, could’ve easily fallen into that “leader role” like in the Korean version, but they brought their own style. Angel and Kokoy—let’s be real—were obviously being set up like a Monday Couple version, but I didn’t mind. Their chemistry was cute and felt natural, not cringey or forced. I’ve also watched other Running Man versions like China’s Keep Running, and they do love that couple pairing too. It works if it’s genuine, and for me, Angel and Kokoy's dynamic worked.

Then we had Buboy and Lexi. Their bond gave more of a kuya-bunso or brother-sister vibe, which was actually refreshing.

Now, one thing I noticed is that everyone was super competitive. Like, really going all out in the games—which I get, it’s season 1, everyone wants to make an impression. But sometimes they took it a bit too seriously, and the comedy kinda got lost in those moments. Still, not a huge deal.

Guest choices? Honestly, pretty solid. They matched the energy of the cast, and it didn’t feel out of place.

Now, I won’t break down each cast member’s gameplay, but I have to talk about the finale. They did the superpower battle, which is iconic from the Korean version, and I’m so glad they went with that.

The standout for me was Angel Guardian. She started the season kind of quietly, but wow—she’s actually super competitive, low-key strategic, and brainy. She survived a lot of missions, even eliminated stronger players, and I think she totally deserved that “Ultimate Runner” title.

Other cast members who really brought good energy were Buboy and Mikael—they were super entertaining. Glaiza had her funny moments too. Lexi seemed a bit shy, but I can tell she’s competitive. Maybe she’ll open up more in the next season.

If there’s one thing I really want to say—it’s that I hope GMA doesn’t give up on this show.
Running Man Korea started in 2010 and it took YEARS before it became a legend. We can’t expect the Filipino version to be perfect right away. The cast is still adjusting, the audience is still adjusting—so GMA should let it grow. I hope they continue supporting it and not cancel it too soon. There's so much potential here.

If I could wish for one more thing, it’s for the cast to relax and enjoy more. I get that the games are physical and the prizes are tempting, but at the end of the day, Running Man shines when everyone’s having fun. The real magic comes from the laughter during the chaos.

Overall, this version of Running Man was so much better than I expected, and I honestly want to see more.
They’re off to a good start—just let it grow.

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