October 28, 2013
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Running Man Ep 167
Even if Running Man is a scripted variety show, it's still hilarious to watch the cast torment Gwang Soo. It's also great how he's a good sport about it too which is probably why he has a huge fan base especially in Vietnam. I think variety shows in Korea are gaining a huge following because they have a solid cast and continuously have celebrities and idols as guests on their show, which allow their shows to have a long running. Whereas American variety shows lack a solid cast and celebrities are too good for the shows to appear on it unless the cast is full of celebrities. I like the idea that Korean celebrities and idols are willing to embarrass themselves on national television to entertain the fans. Viewers are able to see their celebrities and idols in a different light as a real person. You won't catch celebrities on American variety shows willing to undergo the same humility especially with little pay. I wished I could take part in a variety show one day, it looks like so much fun.
The Giraffe Gwang Soo
