World K-pop Highlight: How “Running Man” is A Tool for Spreading Hallyu

Korean wave has been known through K-pop, then K-dramas, K-movies, K-fashion and now through Korean variety shows like, Running Man.

Running Man has had several episodes in Southeast Asia this 2013, making fans line up to see their challenges and also who were celebrity guests they have brought along with them.

The SBS variety reality show had been so popular in the Asian countries, that is why they had decided to give thanks to the never ending support of the fans by bringing the show to them.

Earlier this year, the whole staff and crew of Running Man visited Macau and Vietnam for the Running Man Asian Race with actors, Lee Dong Wook and Han Hye Jin. The cast was so surprised to see thousands of fans wait eagerly to see them.

With challenges that were given to them, the hosts and guests just had fun as they were able to learn new cultures of the countries they have visited and at the same time, spread the Korean fever to people who know Hallyu and to those who have just heard of it.

Meanwhile, Running Man did not stop making themselves known in Macau and Vietnam, but just this month they also have visited Singapore. With 4,000 fans excited to see the hosts of the show, people can tell that though they are not K-pop idols, Running Man hosts are a big hit since they are bringing great laughs to the viewers who have been watching them.

This is just to show that through a variety-reality show like Running Man, the Korean wave is literally hitting every country in Asia. This again brings way for people to know the kind of culture that Koreans have especially the style and charm they use to make people laugh. Thus, giving a picture that Koreans also know how to have fun.

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