Netizens talked about the show's low numbers.

Netizens responded to the recent low ratings for Running Man.

A post called "Running Man's Shocking Recent Ratings" went popular on June 21. As of the time this piece was written, the author of the post, which has been seen over 120,000 times, had posted recent ratings for Running Man.

Running Man once got an 18% rating, but its most recent show only got a 2.8% rating. Even though TV ratings have dropped a lot as streaming services like Netflix and Wavve (which stream live episodes) have become more popular, a 2.8% number is still scary.

The show, which started airing in 2010 and is currently Korea's longest-running variety show, is known for its weird missions and the way the members get along.

Unfortunately for the show, though, people haven't been watching it as often as they used to.

Some Netizens gave reasons for the show's low ratings, while others supported the show by saying that ratings for all variety shows have dropped sharply.

"Lately, it hasn't been fun…"

"But are there any shows that have a lot of viewers? I'm sure the numbers aren't as good as they used to be."

"I'm pretty sure that it doesn't matter because more people watch Running Man on YouTube. People don't seem to care about TV ratings today, in my opinion."

"I don't watch the live episodes, but I do watch clips on YouTube or stream the episode on Wavve."

"I don't really watch the live shows… Even if I wanted to, I couldn't. I stopped watching TV, LOL."

"I don't watch the live episodes, but instead watch them on (streaming sites) while I eat."

"I don't really watch live episodes of variety shows these days. I stream all of them or watch YouTube videos of their best moments."

"I even stream the episodes live on Wavve,"

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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