The original members of Running Man are Deng Chao, Angelababy, Li Chen, Chen He, Zheng Kai, Wong Cho-lam, and Wang Baoqiang.
After season 1, Wang Baoqiang left the program to focus on his career but returned on season 3, episode 10 as a guest.
In season 2, Bao Bei'er replaced Wang Baoqiang but left at the end of the season as he was cast in Stephen Chow's Journey to the West II.
Singer Lu Han then replaced Bao Bei'er from season 3 to season 6.
Dilraba Dilmurat replaced Angelababy in season 5 due to Angelababy's pregnancy. Due to scheduling conflicts, Dilraba left before season 6.
For season 7, Deng Chao, Chen He, and Lu Han left due to scheduling conflicts, while Wong Cho-Lam left to focus on his family. Lucas from South Korean boy group NCT and its Chinese unit WayV, Song Yuqi from South Korean girl group I-dle, and actors Zhu Yawen and Wang Yanlin replaced them in the new season.
For season 8, Zhu Yawen and Wang Yanlin left due to scheduling conflicts. Singer Cai Xukun, actor/comedian Guo Qilin, and actor joined as new members and replaced them. Lucas and Song Yuqi, who are both based in South Korea, were absent for the whole season due to COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.
For the first Yellow River special season, Lucas and Yuqi were again absent. Cai Xukun only participated in episodes 1-2 due to scheduling conflicts, while Guo Qilin only participated in episodes 3-4 due to scheduling conflicts. Zheng Kai was absent from episodes 1-2 due to the birth of his daughter.
For Season 9, Guo Qilin left the cast due to scheduling conflicts while Lucas and Yuqi rejoined the cast. Yuqi was absent from the first few episodes due to quarantine restrictions.
For Season 10, it was announced that due to scheduling conflicts, Lucas would not be involved in filming, while Yuqi left to focus on her career. Actress Bai Lu, who joined during the second Yellow River special season, and singer Zhou Shen joined the cast. Meanwhile, Cai Xukun returned after a temporary hiatus in the second Yellow River season. Zheng Kai was absent for the second half of the season, starting from episode 7, due to the birth of his second child.
For the Common Prosperity special season, Cai Xukun only participated in the first two journeys, which spanned the first two-and-a-half episodes. Zhou Shen only participated in the first three journeys, which spanned episodes 1-4.
For Season 11, it was announced that due to his upcoming tour, Cai Xukun would not be participating. Yuqi rejoined the cast, and Fan Chengcheng from the Chinese boy group NEXT also joined as a new cast member.
For the Nature special season, it was announced that Angelababy would not be participating, while from the Chinese boy group TNT joined as a new cast member. This member setup was retained in Season 12.
During the Ancient Tea Horse Road special season, both Yuqi and Zhou Shen only appeared in episodes 6-8 due to scheduling conflicts. Fan Chengcheng also did not participate in this season, as he was filming a television show at the time.
For Season 13, Li Chen, Zheng Kai, Yuqi, Sha Yi, Bai Lu, Zhou Shen, Fan Chengcheng and Zhang Zhenyuan reunited and were joined by Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui as Running Friends. The newest cast members had been guests during the previous Tea Horse Road Season and starred in the Chinese drama Blossom.
For The Heavenly Road special season, Zhou Shen and Meng Ziyi were unable to participate due to schedule conflicts.
For Season 14, Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui were promoted to full cast members. Zhou Shen was unable to participate due to his tour. Yuqi was absent due to recovery from a recent head injury and other schedule conflicts.
Timeline Member Running Man China Keep Running S110/2014 S204/2015 S310/2015 S404/2016 S504/2017 S506/2017 S62018 S72019 S82020 YR12020 S92021 YR22021 S102022 LBaBL2022 S112023 Nat.2023 S122024 Tea2024 S132025 Road2025 S142026 Deng Chao Angelababy Li Chen Chen He Zheng Kai Wong Cho-lam Wang Baoqiang Bao Bei'er Lu Han Dilraba Dilmurat Zhu Yawen Wang Yanlin Lucas Yuqi Cai Xukun Guo Qilin Bai Lu Zhou Shen Fan Chengcheng Meng Ziyi Li Yunrui
Cast Current cast Name Age Nickname(s) Theme Song(s) Duration Notes Nationality Li Chen Big Black Bull (大黑牛)Music Black Hole (音乐黑洞) The Imperial March, by John Williams S1 – present The leader since season 7. Strongest member of the team. Whole cast is afraid of his strength in the name tag ripping game. China Zheng Kai Romantic Prince (护花使者) The Leopard (小猎豹) I Believe I Can Fly, by R. Kelly S1 – present One of the fastest runners. Usually very cool/calm or hot/raging. ChinaYuqi Brother Yuqi (雨琦弟弟)Fitness Queen (体力王者)Just the way you are, by Bruno MarsLatata, by (G)I-dle S7, S9, YR2, S11-Present Joined the new cast for season 7, teamed up with Angelababy as the two female members. Missed season 14 due to injury. China Father Sha (沙爹)Lao Sha (老沙) S8 – present ChinaBai Lu Lu Lu (鹿鹿)Sister Lu (鹿姐) YR2 - Present Joined since Yellow River 2, known for her iconic laughter. ChinaZhou Shen Shen-Shen (深深)High-Pitch Vocal King (高音之王)Little Giant (小巨人) S10 - Present Joined since season 10, known for his critical thinking skills on complex activities. Missed THR and season 14 due to work conflicts. ChinaFan Chengcheng Chengcheng (丞丞) S11 - Present Joined since season 11, known for his crafty schemes and tricks. Missed TATHRS due to work conflicts. China Eco - Present Joined since Nature season, known for expansive music knowledge and name tag battle skills. Youngest in the current cast. ChinaMeng Ziyi Sister Meng (孟姐) S13 - Present Joined since season 13, known for causing funny scenes while remaining cute. Missed THR due to work conflicts. ChinaLi Yunrui Xiao Lin (小林) S13 - Present Joined since season 13, known for his athleticism and mental quickness. China
Former cast Name Age Nickname(s) Theme Song(s) Duration Notes Nationality Wang Baoqiang Shaolin Baoqiang (少林宝强)Chinese Key Master (中华锁王) Tall in the Saddle, by George Lam Season 1Couldn't participate in the second season due to scheduling conflicts.China Bao Bei'er The Bald (光头强)Little Bald DonkeyBowling Ball (保龄球)Soy Egg (卤蛋) none Season 2Left the crew due to being cast in Stephen Chow's Journey to the West II.China Dilraba Dilmurat Little Di (小迪)Fat Di (胖迪)Captain Tuo (坨队长)DiliRouba (迪丽肉巴)Tone Deaf (音痴)Voice Break Goddess (女破音) Reba (热巴) Rules black hole (规则黑洞）Game black hole (游戏黑洞） Your Song, by LuhanHangover, by Taio Cruz Season 5Due to scheduling conflicts, Dilraba will not be returning for Season 6.China Deng Chao Captain Deng (邓队长)Captain Superman (邓感超人)Dance King (舞王超) La Song, by Rain Season 1 - Season 6The leader from season 1 to season 6. Usually wins the name-tag ripping. Will not participate in season 7 due to scheduling conflicts.China Chen He Genius (天才)Pig (猪)The Brain (最强大脑) I Got You (I Feel Good), by James Brown Season 1 - Season 6Always either very perceptive or very oblivious. Often teased about his flaws like his weight and teeth. Will not participate in season 7 due to scheduling conflicts.ChinaWong Cho-lam Grab-Chance King (捡漏王)Running Man (奔跑侠)Game Black Hole (游戏黑洞) In the Sentimental Past, by Leslie Cheung Season 1 - Season 6Usually thought of as the weakest and funniest. Often teased about his height. Will not participate in season 7 to focus on his family.Hong Kong Lu Han Little Deer (小鹿)Silly Roe Deer (傻狍子) That Good Good, by Lu HanFootball Gang, by Lu HanMedals by Lu HanWho's gonna catch me when I fall, by Lu Han Season 3 - Season 6Replaced Bao Bei'er from season 3 onwards. Often perceived as the "young" one compared to Deng Chao and Li Chen. Will not participate in season 7 due to scheduling conflicts.ChinaZhu Yawen Lady Killer (师奶杀手) Husky (哈士奇) Stupid Cupid, by Connie Francis Season 7 Joined the new cast for season 7.ChinaWang Yanlin King of Garbage (垃圾王中王)天堂, by TenggerOynasun, by Shahrizoda Season 7Joined for season 7. Lest due to conflicting schedules.China Guo Qilin Season 8 – Yellow River season 1ChinaAngelababy Scream Goddess (高音女王)East BB (Baby)Off-key Queen (跑调女王)Wisdom Queen (智慧女王） Music Black Hole (音乐黑洞）Baby, by Justin BieberCan't Take My Eyes Off You, by Frankie ValliFantastic Baby, by BIGBANGSeason 1 to 4, Season 5 Episode 8 – Season 11The only female member for 6 seasons. Left the cast at the end of Season 4 due to pregnancy. Angelababy came back for the show second half of season 5 on June 2, 2017 during Episode 8.China Cai Xukun Season 8 – Let's Build a Better LifeChinaLucas Jumping Youngster (跳跳少年)Monkey Xi (猴嘻嘻)Brother Chicken (鸡哥)Nine Piece Chicken (九条鸡)Take Off, by WayV Regular, by WayVBeat It, by Michael Jackson Season 7, Season 9 Second youngest cast, Joined the new cast for season 7, due to covid travel restriction, he didn't continue be on the show.Hong Kong
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