Since its' premier on ONE HD 3 years ago, Running Man has achieved a huge number of viewership and has reigned as the No. 1 rated program across all pay TV channels in Singapore and Malaysia during it's time slot. After the incredibly successful run of the first season in Singapore last year, ONE HD , the home of Running Man in Asia together with the cast of Running Man took the region by storm again which started with Malaysia (Nov 1^st), followed by Singapore (Nov 29^th) by gathering 5 members from the urban action variety show in Malaysia namely, Kim Jong Kook, HAHA (Ha Dong Hoon), Song Ji Hyo, Ji Suk Jin and Lee Kwang Soo. Prior to the 2 hour fan meeting which was set to be held in Stadium Negara later that night, the casts met with the press at Double Tree Hilton, Kuala Lumpur.

Q1: Can you tell us your feeling about being in Malaysia?

Kim JongKook: It's my third time being in Malaysia and also first with all Running Man members, I'm very happy for that, whenever I came here I always received a warm welcome, I really appreciate that. Thank you.

Song JiHyo: Hello, I'm Song Ji Hyo, this is my first time to be in Malaysia and also with Running Man members and I was so happy and thankful that everybody welcome me. I wish I have more time to spend in Malaysia to look around enjoy the scenery but because of lack of time I can't. I hope I can do that in my next visit to Malaysia.

Lee KwangSoo:  Thank you so much for coming here from early in the morning, It's going to be a long day but you guys will have a lot of fun. Thank you so much

HAHA: Hello everyone, I'm very happy to meet everyone. I'm happy to be here because Malaysia is a beautiful city, has a very nice weather, nice food, everything here is good. And I can't wait and very excited to have fun with everyone tonight.

Q2: What's your first impression about Malaysia?

A: Song JiHyo: In fact, we arrived quite late last night so we didn't have time to look around yet to enjoy Malaysia, and today after the press conference if we have time I'll make some time to enjoy as much as I can before I leave.

Ji SukJin: Honestly, first thing I saw this morning in Malaysia was the swimming pool (the hotel swimming pool)

MC: Do you love swimming? Ji SukJin: Not really, I actually hate water :P

Kim JongKook: This is my third time in Malaysia, whenever I came here it feels like home. Especially the weather because I love hot weather.

Q3: Running Man is a phenomena and is very popular even outside Korea, how do you feel about being part of Running Man family?

A: HAHA: Running Man is one of memorable/precious things for me and I didn't really expect the show to be this popular and I'm really appreciative of people responses, laugh and support for the show and very grateful for that.

Lee KwangSoo: I agree with what HAHA said and I'm so happy that we can make it here in Malaysia for the fan meeting and that is also amazing. It's never is enough to say thank you to all the people that support Running Man, it'll be an amazing experience to hold a fan meeting here and we definitely not going to forget now and then and forever. 

Q4: What can fans expected from tonight fan meeting?

A: Ji SukJin: Some of us are a singer and some are not, all of us will be do a singing performances as appreciation to those who come to support , and also we have prepared some games to play with fans and collective performances towards the end of the show, please look forward for it.

Q5:  If Running Man members had a chance to shoot a commercial together what kind of commercial would you like to do?

A: Song JiHyo: We always get an impression from people that we always looks healthy, pour an energy , maybe a commercial that relate to that or because we always play games on the show,  maybe a commercial with a children as well. If we really get one it's gonna be really great.

HAHA: Suk Jin Hyung character in Running Man is a Wanko (big nose), since his nose is big maybe a Hulk?

      For JongKook hyung because he is very masculine and has a character like tiger, something that will suit him maybe a cosmetic commercial. 

KwangSoo said because JongKook has a great body maybe he go for a women lingerie and JongKook jokingly replied he will 'kill' them later.

Q6: Some of you have been here more than once, what are your favorite Malaysia food?

A: Lee KwangSoo: I personally like roti canai, whenever I came to Malaysia I always enjoy eating roti canai.

     Ji SukJin: I likes satay and nasi goreng.

Q7: How do you feel  to work with all running man members as the only female member?

A: Song JiHyo: A position as female member has never been easy, it's really tough but with the youngest member like Kwangsoo and and all the older brothers support, thanks to that here I am today still standing still with Running Man. Without them I cannot make it till here.

Q8: Running Man is a very popular and well known show, how do you maintain being humble despite being  a popular icons?

HAHA and KwangSoo start showing a humble gestures as soon they heard the question. HAHA took off his hat and sunglasses and start bowing, KwangSoo even hid under the table and lastly show a huge heart shape to media.

A: Ji Suk Jin: In our culture we're born with manners, and we have been taught over and over to have a good manner and I guess that play the role here.

Song JiHyo: The older members has been showing us how to appreciate fans' support and love, and because of that it has come to us naturally and that's how we are supposed to react to fans' support and love.

KwangSoo: I've always been humble

Q9: It's been few years for Running Man, how are you still committed with the show after quite a lot of episodes?

A: Ji SukJin: First of all, one thing when camera start rolling/time for a recording you can never be late for that if you're late you will be out.

Kim JongKook:  We never thought of doing our show as working, we always just try to enjoy and have fun during the recording.

HAHA: All these people ( other members)  are just being humble again, but actually it's rather physically tough whenever we participate to shoot in one episode, it's really really tough but because a lot of people love us, watch and support us there is no way we can be lazy about it. SukJin hyung, especially, who is quite old, definitely he will have hard time whenever he shoot but we really enjoy shooting the show whenever it is and it also comes with responsibility for the fans as well.

Q10: Any messages for all Running Man fans and supporters?

A: HAHA: Thank you so much for your support and love and we will continue do our best to show you the excitement, our fun sides and share with, thank you Malaysia for loving us.

Lee KwangSoo:  Thank you to all the media that come from early in the morning to see us and definitely you will have a lot fun and at the same time I'll get to have another memorable experience in Malaysia and even after I go back I'll never forget about that. Thank you. We love you Malaysia.

Song JiHyo: One thing that I one to highlight here I'm a little bit sad that Jaesuk and Gary couldn't join with us today and at the same time I feel sorry that they couldn't experience such love that we received here, I actually enjoy being in Malaysia at the moment, I hope we will come back to Malaysia again as complete 7 members together.

Kim JongKook:  Although we never done so much for you but you always give us love and support, thank you so much for that, we will do our best, without you Running Man will not exist. 

Ji SukJin: After being with you(media) I think I really really need to do my best for tonight show, to give you an appreciation as return. Thank you.

Writer: Nik Tim | Photo: Ain Osman | Contributor: Aisyah Roslan | Special Thanks: ONETVASIA (ONEHD) & Roots Asia Pacific