Running Man (2010–)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.7

Overview

Running Man is a reality-variety show where the cast must complete missions at various places to win the race....

Starring Cast

Yoo Jae-suk • Song Ji-hyo • Kim Jong-kook

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Running Man is a reality-variety show where the cast must complete missions at various places to win the race....

Starring Cast

Yoo Jae-suk • Song Ji-hyo • Kim Jong-kook

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's left-leaning bias stems from its central critique of an authoritarian state that exploits the poor and manipulates public opinion through sensationalized media, championing a revolutionary solution against systemic oppression.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its lead and primary antagonist are traditional white male roles without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on critiquing a dystopian, oppressive system and media manipulation, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Running Man, a South Korean variety show, does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its content primarily focuses on games, challenges, and comedic interactions, resulting in no direct portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Running Man is a South Korean variety show featuring a cast of celebrities. It does not adapt any source material with established characters, nor does it feature legacy characters or historical figures whose gender could be swapped. The concept of a gender swap, as defined, does not apply to this type of program.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Running Man is a South Korean variety show featuring real celebrity cast members, not fictional characters from source material or historical figures. The concept of a race swap, as defined, does not apply to this type of program.