It’s been a rough year for the cast of Running Man following news of the hit series’ impending cancellation, but amid all the heartbreak – it was announced that the show will continue with the original members sans Gary. Needless to say, the Internet exploded. Channelling our inner netizen, we recap the whole emotional rollercoaster of events… Running Man GIF-style!

When Gary withdrew from Running Man:

Running Man Jihyo Shocked
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When Gary made a surprise visit as a guest:

Running Man Monday Couple
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Our Monday Couple feels! #JihyoIsUs

When rumour had it that Kang Ho Dong was joining OT6:

Running Man Kwangsoo Wake Up
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When Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo announced their departure:

Running Man Kwangsoo Slap
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We refuse to accept the realit– NOPE.

When the ‘real reason’ of their departure was revealed:

Running Man Kim Jong Kook Angry
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You mess with our Sparta and Ace, you mess with us!

When we had to say goodbye to Running Man:

Running Man Yoo Jae Suk
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No no no no no no…

When Kwangsoo cried during his award acceptance speech:

Running Man Jihyo Emergency Couple
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Fandom group hug.

When you realised everything was just a bad dream ’cause… Plot twist: Running Man will be staying on air after all!

Running Man Kwangsoo
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BONUS:

Running Man 3
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Brb, camping in front of the TV. (Hey, YGE! Please take a leaf from Running Man’s book and reverse 2NE1’s disbandment? Kthxbye.)

Catch Running Man on ONE (on Singtel TV Ch 513 & 604, StarHub TV Ch 124, 820 & 823) Friday at 11pm!

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