Idols Take the Stage: 'Running Man' Tops 2049 Ratings, Claims No. 1 in Japanese Variety Shows [Comprehensive]

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'Running Man,' featuring idols Minnie and Miyeon from the group IVE, secured the top spot in Sunday variety show ratings among viewers aged 20 to 49.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company, SBS's variety program 'Running Man,' aired on the 5th, recorded a 2.3% rating among households in the Seoul metropolitan area for the 20-49 age group, ranking first in its time slot and claiming overall No. 1 among all Sunday variety programs broadcast that day. The peak viewership reached as high as 5%.

In this episode, IVE members Miyeon and Minnie appeared as guests, having announced their upcoming comeback. From their very first appearance, the two showcased the point choreography of the title track 'Gimme Dat Love' along with the pre-release single 'Crow' from their ninth mini-album 'We Made,' presenting it on broadcast for the first time and setting an energetic tone.

This race was designed as a challenge called 'You'll Eventually Save Up Some Money If You Live Long Enough,' where participants earn a large sum of money through unconventional experiential activities. Various experiences, including visits to a mysterious peach orchard, were unveiled one after another, sparking great interest. Miyeon displayed the chemistry typical of an experienced variety show veteran, while Minnie generated laughter with her unpredictable and harmless demeanor.

While viewers expected only enjoyable experiential activities, the highlight of this race turned out to be a surprising 'survival experience.' To conclude the race, participants had to identify and eliminate a water ghost disguised as a human. Caught off guard by this hidden mission, the members fell into chaos, but Yoo Jae-suk discovered clues hidden throughout the village and realized the true name of this race was 'Sa.Mok.Ji' (an abbreviation for 'You'll Eventually Save Up Some Money If You Live Long Enough').

Following this, a showdown between humans and water ghosts unfolded. In the final moments, Yang Se-chan and Miyeon delivered outstanding performances, leading the humans to claim ultimate victory.

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