Comedian Lim Woo-il Makes Surprise Appearance as 'Budget Tour Guide' on 'Running Man'

Comedian Lim Woo-il made a surprise appearance as a 'budget tour guide' on the latest episode of SBS's 'Running Man'.

The episode aired on the 10th and achieved a 1.8% rating in the target demographic of '2049', securing the top spot among variety shows in the same time slot. The peak viewership moment reached 4.9%, according to Nielsen Korea's metropolitan household ratings.

This episode featured a '2025 Day Goblin Room Tour' race, where members embarked on a 'room tour' using R-coin travel funds. From the opening, the members caught attention with their vacation outfits.

Kim Jong-kook showed off his muscular arms in a sleeveless shirt, while Song Ji-hyo dazzled in a daring denim-on-denim look that revealed her midriff. Kim Jong-kook humorously commented on Song Ji-hyo's bold fashion, saying, "She must have been a bit self-conscious, covering her stomach with the mic," eliciting laughter.

Before the main race, the production team asked the members to bring one item they would want to take on a trip. Each member introduced their chosen 'travel item'.



Among them, Song Ji-hyo revealed a pair of slippers previously used as a prop on 'Running Man', prompting the other members to jokingly accuse her of theft. Song Ji-hyo tried to explain, "I was planning to return them today," but Haha quipped, "That's still stealing," turning the set into a sea of laughter.

On the other hand, Ji Suk-jin, whose 'travel item' was easily guessed by the members, reluctantly chose a straw hat but ended up receiving the most R-coin travel funds in a surprising twist.

It turned out that selecting the lightest item would earn the most R-coins. Later, members had to choose between a luxury trip and a budget trip, with Yoo Jae-suk, Song Ji-hyo, Yang Se-chan, and Ji Ye-eun opting for the budget option.

In the budget room, comedian Lim Woo-il made a surprise appearance as the 'budget tour guide', shocking everyone. However, the surprise was short-lived as Lim Woo-il transformed into a manual game operator for the coin acquisition segment.
Members could receive five times their coins if three identical fruits appeared, but when different results kept coming up, they began to suspect Lim Woo-il.

Yoo Jae-suk jokingly interrogated, "Which comedian class are you from? I'm from KBS class 7," to which Lim Woo-il retorted, "This is SBS," refusing to back down. Song Ji-hyo joined in, saying, "I'm a broadcasting senior," adding to the hilarity.



Meanwhile, the 'frugal man' Kim Jong-kook declared, "I don't skimp on travel expenses," choosing the luxury trip with Ji Suk-jin, Haha, and Choi Daniel. Unlike the budget room, this place was overflowing with food, and the members enjoyed the luxury room while nervously wondering, "Is this really okay?"

The room tour had a twist based on the color of the room doors. Members who chose the green door had the chance to buy a souvenir that exempted them from penalties, while the pink door required them to pay for everything consumed by all members.

In the final race results, Ji Suk-jin and Haha, who opted for the luxury room, couldn't pay and ended up in 'beggar' costumes as a 'heat for heat' penalty.

Photo = Xportsnews DB, SBS 'Running Man'
 

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.