Running Man Philippines is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a South Korean television variety series of the same title. Directed by Rico Gutierrez, it originally starred Mikael Daez, Glaiza de Castro, Ruru Madrid, Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, Angel Guardian and Lexi Gonzales. It premiered on September 3, 2022 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi and Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa and Happy Together. Daez, de Castro, Villar, de Santos, Guardian, Gonzales and Miguel Tanfelix currently serve as the cast. The show concluded on September 8, 2024 with a total of 2 seasons and 68 episodes. It was replaced by The Clash and The Voice Kids in its timeslot.

Running Man Philippines
An image featuring an ice background. The show title is displayed on the center of the image.
Season 2 title card
GenreReality competition
Based onRunning Man (2010)
by Cho Hyo-jin, Kim Joo-hyung and Im Hyung-taek
Directed byRico Gutierrez
Starring
Opening theme"Running Man" by Running Man Philippines cast
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes68
Production
Executive producerRoy R. San Luis
Production locationSouth Korea
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time36–39 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 3, 2022 (2022-09-03) –
September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)

The show is streaming online on YouTube.[2][3]

Premise

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The show aims to showcase missions that are deemed "outrageous". Missions consisting of games and races, with contestants challenging to acquire advantages for the last mission.[4]

Cast

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Cast
Glaiza de Castro
Ruru Madrid
Mikael Daez
Buboy Villar
Miguel Tanfelix

Seasons

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
132September 3, 2022 (2022-09-03)[13]December 18, 2022 (2022-12-18)
236May 11, 2024 (2024-05-11)[14]September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)

Production

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On February 11, 2020, GMA Network announced the co-production deal with Seoul Broadcasting System for the reality-comedy game show, Running Man Philippines.[1] Production was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

Principal photography commenced for the first season in July 2022 in South Korea.[16] Filming began for the second season in January 2024.[12]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Running Man Philippines earned a 14.1% rating.[17] The second season's premiere scored an 11.2% rating.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b "GMA Entertainment Group and SBS Korea to co-produce variety game show Running Man Philippines". GMA Network. February 11, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Running Man Philippines (Full Chapters) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Running Man Philippines (Season 2) | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Running Man Philippines off to thrilling races". BusinessMirror. September 9, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Garuca, TJ (July 3, 2022). "Glaiza de Castro in cloud nine as Running Man PH set to shoot its episodes in South Korea". LionhearTV. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  6. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (July 15, 2022). "Running Man Philippines stars visit PH Embassy in Korea". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  7. ^ Policarpio, Allan (July 2, 2022). "For cast of Running Man PH, it's more than just about living up to Korean version fans' expectations". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "GMA Network challenges Kapuso stars in variety show Running Man PH". SunStar. July 5, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  9. ^ Santiago, Ervin (June 29, 2022). "Kokoy de Santos shookt nang mapasama sa Running Man PH". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Kokoy de Santos at Angel Guardian, magkadebelopan kaya sa South Korea?". PEP. June 29, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Cruz, Dana (May 28, 2022). "Look: Running Man Philippines full cast revealed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (January 23, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix joins Running Man Philippines as 7th member". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Attention, runners! Running Man Philippines to premiere in September". Rappler. August 9, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  14. ^ Acar, Aedrianne Acar (March 15, 2024). "Mikael Daez at Buboy Villar, bakit excited na makita ang ilang moments sa Running Man Philippines Season 2?". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "Attention, runners! Running Man Philippines to premiere in September". Rappler. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  16. ^ "Look: Running Man Philippines starts filming in South Korea". Rappler. July 11, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  17. ^ Mia, Ron (September 6, 2022). "How did Running Man PH pilot fare in ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Mia, Ron (May 18, 2024). "Running Man PH Season 2 pilot tops Saturday ratings chart". LionhearTV. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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