On the upcoming episode of SBS’s popular entertainment show "Running Man," the cast’s personally prepared travel essentials will play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of a unique race.

Set to air on August 10, "Running Man" will feature a “2025 Day Goblin Room Tour”—an at-home travel race designed for members who find it difficult to travel due to their busy schedules. The cast arrived dressed in vibrant vacation outfits, their excitement palpable. The production team explained, “We’ve prepared a special travel-themed experience for the members, who don’t often have time for trips lately."

However, the anticipation didn’t last long. When asked to each bring a “travel essential,” the members showed little restraint, openly questioning and criticizing each other’s choices. Comments like “How is this an essential item?” and “What a waste of appearance fees” sparked fierce exchanges and laughter. 

During the uproar, Jee Seok Jin attempted to secretly swap his chosen item with another member’s, only to be quickly caught—leading to a lighthearted commotion. It was later revealed that these so-called essentials were not mere props, but would directly affect each member’s initial travel budget, drastically raising the stakes. Viewers are now curious to see what consequences Jee Seok Jin’s attempted switch will bring. The identities of all eight members’ colorful and creative travel essentials will be revealed during the broadcast.

This week’s race is based on the “2025 Day Goblin Room Tour” concept, where each member enters rooms with differing themes and performs unique challenges to earn “R-coins.” These R-coins can be used to buy souvenirs—but those who fail to accumulate enough risk facing penalties. From the start, the members are forced to choose between two contrasting rooms, each with its own starkly different admission fee and atmosphere, adding tension and excitement to the experience.

Meanwhile, "Running Man" will air on August 10 at 6:10 p.m. KST on SBS.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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