I guess it was an ok episode I guess, though I know many had high hopes for this episode.

Love the Ji Hyo-instigated betrayal over to Jong Kook's team, second time she has done so. Paintball was new and fun, and the guys on Jong Kook's team were awesome in situps.

Not much I have to say about the final game though (although Ji Hyo was sexy personified in her costume). But meh, I've not really been a fan of Choo Sung Hoon on the show

This ep could have been awesome if not for the fact it had, I thought, way too many guests. If it was just down to the 7 RM themselves, I think it could have flowed much better.

I thought the superpowers were sorta uneven, with some clearly much better than the others. And yes, I didnt agree with Jae Suk taking out Kwang Soo. It made no sense given who were left in the field.

This ep might have been much better if Gary hadnt been eliminated so early, and if Jong Kook was healthy. We needed the two physically strongest RM against such powerful guests

Ugh. no offence to the cast cos I do like them for the most part but i'm struggling to keep myself interested in the episodes these days. :/
It's cute and gives me some entertainment, but I dunno... Something about RM just doesnt resonate with me ad much as it used to. Perhaps it's just variety fatigue.
One thing I wish they could do but probably won't is bring the episode duration shorter to what it used to be like. Even before it was fairly long, but I just feel like the episodes are too long at times. It's as if they're just waiting for that golden variety moment, and it's mildly entertaining before they hit it, if they do, but it's super tiring to watch one round of a single game go on for ages with the cast shouting and trying to make it seem more exciting/funny/whatever.
It's not every episode that's like this, but they've gotten worse at somewhat streamlining the show a bit. I dont expect a lot of streamlining. Just enough to keep the momentum of entertainment and the attentions of viewers going...

This episode wasn't as good as expect... Well first, I thought it was a RM members only episode! But there were 5 guests... The super powers could have been cool but most of the members forgot about it and didn't really use them, like Jongkook! Anyway, wasn't as epic as it could have been.

One thing I loved though was how Jihyo demanded a fair fight! And she was like "I hate when they see me as a weak woman"! Oh Jihyo, you're so awesome!

I didn't think the "blackface" was offensive. I see how it could be, but he was just dressed up as Nick Fury! The skin color was added to be more accurate, not to make fun.

i had such high hopes for this episode -- it suppose it's okay, just nowhere near where i expected it to be. the superpower theme is always great idea (for RM), if handled right.

i think it would have been better if only the RM cast members were involved (and maybe a single entertaining guest). the way things rolled out -- there were just too many threads (and way too many guests) to follow, and some of the superpowers didn't work out too well (unwieldy, almost useless). continuity was also a problem, despite all the editing they've done.

a complex setup like this would be easier to handle if the producers had kept things within a small confined space like they did in the first "superhero" episode. even the guests seemed more like a distraction. hmmm... hopefully they wil be able to fix things in the next (continuing) episode.

i watch kim dong hyun and jung doo hong in lets go dream team before. they are funny and athletic in their own way. mb its not really scripted like RM here.

I was super excited about it, and even if I kind of liked it, it was nowhere near my expectations.

Usually, I love when RM limits their themed episodes to be featured by the cast, so I was like "WTF" at the number of guests. Like, maybe if they weren't introduced so suddenly at the third act or if there were more interactions, it would've worked out better.

There were some awesome moments though: Monday Couple ones (singing, holding hands, "What's the meaning of this?!"), the "training" had some good, funny ones too, and obviously, Ji Hyo going against The Fighter. I love her, she's awesome.

Concerning Jong Kook... He basically spend the latter half of the episode hiding. That freaked me out. It's not normal for him to be like this. And I repeat this, and I will continue to repeat it: he needs to rest, because I prefer missing him for a few episodes than watching him leave the show eventually because of his health.

That being said, I guess the concept was really good, but there were a lot of "meh" moments in the execution. Mostly, I was dissapointed at everyone going against everyone, 'cause the cast was obviously at disadvantage. And just throwing this out there to the cast: The Avengers are a freaking team you guys, they work as a freaking team. So, hopefully, the second part will be better. I think it should be, 'cause the ratings were low, therefore that should lit a fire under everyone's asses.

I think High expectation leads to greater disappointment. I was really excited about this superhero episode but was disappointed with the outcome.. Running Man team could have display more teamwork against the enemies. What is RM captain Yoo Jae Suk doing?
Great moments:
1) Ji Suk Jin smacked his head in order to pull himself up while doing sit up.. Funny big nose hyung but I really admire his determination at this age.
2) Ji Suk Jin to ask Ji Hyo to act normally.. Lol
3) Monday couple moment - cute duet (love Gary rapping)
4) Gary first betrayal when he and Ji Hyo left Jae suk car. The betrayal duo hesitation. Haha. Jae suk have to force them into the car
5) Ji Hyo fight against fighter sung-Hoon. You go girl! Proud of the ace.
6) the fearsome kim dong Hyun.. Love how he chased everyone and how he adorably address Jae suk as oppa when he act as Ji Hyo
7) the twins 2pm although did not do much is adorable and provide eye candy moments.
8) The team leaders Jae Suk and Jong Kook. I always love them as leaders and competitors.
9) Kookie uses his bicep to threaten his team mates.. It is for variety pruposes and to balance up the members in each team. I love the 'terrified' face of the Members. Hehe.
10) the bullet game and how awesome Jae suk team is.. Hmm Jong Kook team lost was unexpected
11) the stuntmen and their performance.. Only jong kook team can pass this test.

I dislike:
1) Jae suk betrayal to Kookie and Kwang Soo
2) Jong Kook has little screen time and he did not use his power at all.
3) Haha was trapped in between his enemies when flying up. Some power should be revised I think because while some were good but others were just a hindrance.. For instance Gary power was useless.
4) I rather see the MMA fighters fight against each other and see a more active Running Man in actions. But it can't help that they were suspicious of each other and Jong Kook is injuried, plus his power is limited in that space.
5) I cannot decide is guests good for this episode... Yes it provide more excitement but more confusion too..it was mess up.
6) the goal of the mission is unclear.. I supposed it should be team work before individual race. Perhaps RM gonna figure that out themselves.

Worst super power:
1) Gary Spider-Man - what's up with the web?
2) Kwang Soo - unfortunate bow arrow was useless and he only used 1 on teammate Ji suk Jin
3) HaHa - ironman keep flying around aimlessly. Most of the time is defense.
4) kim Jong kook - what is his power?
5) Yoo Jae Suk - a gun again? He should use it wisely
6) ji suk Jin - Hulk need time to be angry.. Yeah at least that is a good one
7) Ji Hyo - great advantage of gaining powers. A pity she was discovered early by sharp eye jong kook which created mistrust among themselves

I appreciate the hardwork of Running Man team. As always looking forward to the next episode Thank you for the recap. :)

the avengers's theme was great..but it became very chaotic with too many guests..and it became worse because almost all members seemed they were confused with their power..the super power episodes is kinda hit or miss,reminded me to christmas's super power episode,when initially the game almost done without something interesting,till haha used his power to undo the game and later it became very interesting because all the members already adapt to their power compared to the first game..anyway,i really love kim do hyun the hulk,he was enjoyable and funny, i ilke to see him again in RM!=)maybe the concept 'less is more' is more appropriate for this episode..too many happened,too many guests and useless powers make our minds in chaos=(

Ankkaptaa..
That's the first word that came to my mind after I finished watching the episode. I sincerely like RM since their very first broadcast, and I always find a reason to justify some not-so-good episodes, but this episode.. Let's say that they should have managed the guests' appearance better. Way too many guests can overshadow what may become a kickin' episode. Thanks for recapping, gummi

I love RM, but I agree with other commenters...execution was off. There were some funny moments & I hope the bit at the end leads to more on the Avengers theme.

That first view of the PD as Fury disappointed me. I don't know alot about cosplay, but that was way to literal. RM has done this before, I think Jaesuk was dressed as a char from Dooley(?) & was wearing dark makeup. I'm African-American & began watching South Korean TV shows & listening to Kpop last year. I was surprised at the stereotypes about African-American & Africans that are considered "ok" to say, portray & are accepted as factual in some of the South Korean media. 1 of the Super Junior members was playing Oprah Winfrey = dark makeup AND cartoonish big lips prop; Gil (Leessang) & HaHa in dark makeup as Olympic athletes like Usain Bolt(?); a Korean-American singer portraying a African-American woman in which dialogue & movement was eyerolls, neck popping, ATTitude filled; a sub translation indicating excellence in "African-American English" on "Happy Together" recently; 1920's NatGeo African tribesmen graphics displayed when Africa is referenced. One dimensional sterotypes that evoke laughter but little respect. I don't want to see it American media, let alone in global media!

PD as full on Samuel Jackson as Fury did DID disappointment me even though I don't believe the RM crew's intent was to perpetuate stereotypes in order to belittle African-Americans.

I wish RM would bring in the JYJ boys, Jaejoong, Xiah Junsu and Yoochun... That would be fun :)

I have been a fan of Running Man from the first episode but this episode was really disappointing for me on the cultural front and the content front. First in the matter of blackface, I have heard every explanation under the sun in the last week but it was still too far. Cosplay is not an excuse, this was announced as an Avengers episode and had Dong Wan had just a bald head, eye patch, and beard with the trenchcoat he would have been recognizable as Nick Fury in the current Avengers adaptation. I have never seen someone darken or lighten their skin for cosplay unless it was for a nonhuman character. As a Black fan it really hurt my feelings to see that especially when this show is known for being international, I mean the PD talked about wanting to take the show to the Sahara or getting Michael Jordan for a Super Powers basketball episode. I expected better in terms of cultural sensitivity from the staff who are well aware of the program's global reach.

But ultimately I was disappointed that this episode was overloaded with guests. These special episodes are the only times we get to see the great chemistry between the cast members without a guest interfering with this. I know that a lot of us f hi who have been there from the early episodes really missed it as of late. I am optimistic that the part two of the Avengers episode will be even better. It seems like the true contest amongst the cast will be in that episode. If it is like episode 93 the Nonstop episode then it will be epic!

The ep was so-so. But yessh cos play is cos play, I didn't think it was offensive at all. That PD is always funny!!!

This episode was all over the place.

Also concerning the impersonation of Nick Fury from the Avengers movie it made me feel uneasy and I skipped the parts where he appeared as much as possible. I don't think it was mean spirited but still it didn't feel right.

Anyway average episode. Thanks to Ji Hyo's fight it ended it on kind of a good note for me. Ji Hyo was very sexy and her last fight was awesome. Loved it!

the Korean zombie!!! I nearly died when Kim Dong-hyun showed up...highlight of the episode for me! <3
I do agree with everyone, though, in that there were too many guests. I also think the episode was way too long, and thus some parts felt a little draggy. However, if the story continues, as it seems it'll do, I think they'll probably have a better sense of what went wrong in this episode and will probably fix whatever was askew in this one.
Joong Kook really needs to take some rest, though, it has been really weird for me to see him so....weak, I guess, not only in this episode but in the previous ones as well. As some one said before, I rather miss him for a few eps than having him not being able to continue the show.

Yes. Kim Jong Kook became too weak now and I don't know what the Running Man team are doing.. Jong kook is not the strongest opponent anymore and the fighter can stop be so annoying to fight with Spartakook.. Obviously Spartakook take things easy now 1) he is injured 2) he is not young anymore.. If he continue to underperform, it will only make the show draggy and painful to watch... It gets to me that KJk look like he is in pain but carry on with the fliming.. For the sake of everyone, just rest for a long time and come back with a bang... He has not been chasing people recently.. He is the best in that and I notice Running Man members are not afraid of him anymore as compared to before... Spartakook is losing his touch and simply not his normal self anymore with these display of weaknesses..

Lastly: all the black face comment is up to individual opinion. I for one is not bothered about the cos play. I do not find it offensive.

I didn't find the black face thing racist and I truly didn't even consider it racist until I arrived here and read the comments. It's like with Robert Downey Jr. in the movie Tropic Thunder. It's meant to be a joke. I'm Asian and I don't get offended when people do the slant eyes. Only when it's obviously meant as an insult is when I get mad.

But on the episode, I really enjoyed this episode as someone who watches and follows MMA. Nice to see Dong Hyun Kim starting to do variety (even though he's not the most exciting fighter to watch at times). He was really into it. I also found it ironic how Jihyo is the only one deemed acceptable but her spider bite marks was what split the group up by making them paranoid. And yeah they need to give Jongkook a break. Dude has had back surgery. That ain't no joke and you never truly comeback 100% from that.

The Hulk, Kim Do hyun, was really funny! :D
He kept saying "oppa! oppa! It's Ji hyo!" that it just confused and freaked out the others.

Ace Ji hyo is really awesome! I'm so proud!

I have mixed feelings about the episode too. Not only there were too many guests, but they appear only half way through the show.
I'm not sure what to think about the very chaotic last battle, but it was still entertaining and for once it didn't seem scripted one bit, which was refreshing!.

And finally, am I the only one to be super excited for the upcoming episodes? Next week actor Jung Woo-sung, who I love, with Park Hyo Joo who was really fun the first time on the show. And in a couple weeks, Park Ji Sung in Shanghai!

Like many it didnt even accure to me that the PD wearing black makeup was some how deemed rasist by many, but then I do not have the US cultural baggage of slavey and the like, so I will pass on any comment.
As for the show itself, episodes like this that have scripted events to fit in 'clever' stunts and gimmics, it either works or dosn't, this time it didnt really work. That said the episode seems to have been made as a two parter, thus the RM betraying each other and not working as a team was scripted into the show, so to lead to that end scene and the next epiosde...the war is coming..da da da

Like for many others, this ep was a bit of a disappointment - was decent but had the potential to be so much better.

The superpowers could have been better thought out for some and too many guests - and would have been more fitting to the theme if they were supervillains which would have made the RM cast more apt to stick and work together.

As for the costumes, Spider Gary had way too much of the way of the padded muscles while YJS's Captain RM could have used some (Captain America is more muscular/bulkier than Spiderman).

Kook Thor's costume was ill-fitting and actually hid, instead of showing off KJK's physique.

I would say that Iron Ha had the best costume (and best powers), except that Black Mung's black costume takes the cake (can't decide if Mong-ji as the rocker or as Black Mung was hotter).

As already stated, thought that the PD should have stuck to the them and made the guests supervillains - aside from the one playing the Hulk alter ego and for that I think CSH would have made a better Hulk than KDH due to his larger physique (tho it was funny seeing CSH running away from somebody).

Despite being "outmanned" - liked the fact that YJS's team won in paintball tho it is easier being on defense than offense.

KJK's team finally wizened up w/ regard to the order in doing the sit-ups, but despite the stuntman's 71 sit-ups, really was too easy of a task (would have liked to have seen what the other training tasks were).

3-4 people should be able to beat a single person doing sit-ups b/c things really slow down for the last few, even for a person who is in great shape (70-72 was pretty much what I used to be able to do in a minute).

Unfortunately Mong-Ji was the only one who really played the name-tag game hard and well.

Love the character intros however my expectations of a battle flop the Avengers is so daebak to RM members that the Pds fell short too much guests yes just the RM themselves would have been much better but also fighting Loki was the main point of Avenger I wonder if the continuation is better My main dissapointment is Garys character Spiderman is so out if place what where they thinking so Out of the whole Avengers Theme. Its a total disaster. And he got alot of shot which is not cool. And Kjk character he shd have had a showdown with Jaesuk or Haha but he just sit all that time. Iam totally demoting who finalized the script its a messed. Verdict totally dissapointed.

Seriously you must be kidding me if tou think RM is not scripted Hello thats why they have writers and what show on TV is not scripted always they need a story and a structure to start a SHow. However I think RM members they go with the flow I think pds give them instructions and adlib so viewers think it so real and not scripted. But really people who says a variety show is not scripted is a Fool seriously Think. Sorry but its really annoying.

Yes it is dissapoitment and to think it looks very expensive episode. The black thing is so funny and I dont think its racist at all its a portrayal like the RM team the black racist is so wayyy out of the picture and when there is an Asian portraying to be black its always a fuckin Issue thats why racist is still so present bec of the stupidity

And Please Joongki is so Over yes he is boring he is no Lee Seunggi who is smart and stupidly sometimes hehehe Innocent Funny. Jongki is fitted to be an actor not on variety maybe a host but not in a showlike RM I watch him cry at episode wirh Seven and its so childish Gosh his a Soar Loser he cannot be in a game he is not a sport and Jaesuk seems annoyed with him he is full of himself and I think he is selfcentered thats why when tou watch Early episodes he is not funny at all. And he only guest I think once after he left which mean his not that close with all the RM team/family. Iam just being honest and its just my observations not an Anti just my opinion.

Bruce Banner is a physicist, not a chemist. Just sayin' :)

I totally agree with the PD assessment on the Running Avengers. Need more training. More eps on superheroes, hurray!

I wonder if this episode was originally going to be a 2-parter and then something happened to change the schedule. The editing usually is pretty great, but for this episode it seemed off, the beginning games/superhero training seemed really rushed.

Jong Kook didn't get much screen time. Not too sure whether coz he is still not fully recovered. but I love this episodes for a few reasons.
1. The couple duet in the beginning
2. the Monday couple betrayal at the start
3. The suits mostly looked cool, and Haha was like a kid. It was awesome seeing him . XD
4. Jihyo was plain awesome and so smart in getting the mark on Suk Jin and Gary. Granted that Gary should have been the easiest =P
5. Seeing the Hulk transformation!
6. Jaesuk hiding by lying down on the floor and asking why they invited crazy guests like these!
7. Gary trying to use the web to trap people. He was always too slow. Haha...

Agreed that the idea was interesting but the execution was much less than desirable. When I first watched the ep, I was quite appalled that there was almost ZERO teamwork among the RM members even when they've been informed of the guests coming. I think even the PDs and editors caught on on that, the subtitles showing how the RM members did not bother working TOGETHER to overcome their adversaries.

For example, if they'd strategised and allowed Ace Ji Hyo to mark them, then at least she would have had more options when her RM members got eliminated. And what in the world were Haha,YJS and KJK doing? Plain ridiculous! I have to say some powers were quite lame, but if they'd worked together somehow, I am sure the outcome would have been much better. YJS shooting the name tags of his own RM teammates was the STUPIDEST thing I've seen him do in a while!!!

In the end it was up to Ace to duel the fighter. SO RIDICULOUS but awesome in a way cuz she was the only one playing the game properly, as compared to the other RM members.

Seriously that was what really bothered me, and not the fact that RM lost.

this is totally OOT, but anyone knows the title of an opera(?) song played at Chu Seung Soo's entry? Thank you... ^^

i'm watching it while doing my face mask. and I nearly cracked my face when jong kook send his bicep's photo. :))))

can anyone tell me the title of Leessang's song Ji Hyo sang with her 'band'? thx

"Dong Fury (aka Maknae FD) whose blackface cosplay reminds me that Korea still has much to learn about its offensive displays of stereotypes."

I truly and innocently don't understand why that was offensive or stereotypical? In order to portray Dong Fury, who happened to be African American, Maknae wore darker makeup (I would hardly call it blackface, however). I am not racist and am perhaps insensitive slightly to the topic because I really don't understand why targeting the color of someone's skin in a negative or cruel way is even done; it's so immature and ignorant. That being said, I don't know why putting on makeup to portray the color of a comic book character's skin is offensive, either? They weren't doing it to be offensive and I didn't see anyone doing anything that was off-color or derogatory. While racism most definitely and shamefully exists, hypersensitivity to anything remotely pertaining to racial reference is also a problem worth addressing. If by "a lot to learn" you mean "Paranoia to be adopted", then I do agree with you. Why is everyone so up-in-arms about innocent things like that? I'm sorry if I unintentionally offend anyone, but I hope that my observation/opinion at least inspires people to think a little.

i'm little confused
i don't get it, how jihyo was approved
i mean she didn't help any member
not even was involved in any battle until she had no choice

running man is the best

What could be an epic nametag elimination fight with so many powerful guest turn to waste because the members seem didn't want to fight with the guest or rather waste energy doing so, as you can see even yoo jae suk and jong kook showing their back easily like they just wanting to get eliminated quickly, something which they themselves will never do if they try the best,

someone said ji hyo was the reason of non unity between the members, maybe she is one of the reason but there are so many reason why they didn't work together, and she did it because she trying to be the best in games,

what i dont understand is yoo jae suk, he as a captain of running man should have united them, and yet he ousted kwangsoo when there is Sung-hoon between them, it would be epic if instead they work together and try to beat sung-hoon,

The PD itself is to be blamed, yes maybe they trying to show the members lack of unity is a problem, but they should have make it interesting for the viewer. Regular nametag elimination is probably the best for such many powerful guest, or Heroes vs Villain, instead of all nametag elimination

and maybe reintroduce Punishment so the members are all trying their best to beat the game rather than to make it funny all the time

maybe dramabeans running man fans can help write the PD to suggest an idea, you can do it here http://runningman.sbs.co.kr/

Just because you like running man means you can't understand simple wrongs they do? They were obviously ignorant as hell. I cannot fathom how people in these comments are okay with this literally blackface. Some of you are saying its funny, and some are saying its a Cosplay to get more into the character. First of all, a race should never be turned into a Cosplay. Of course you can Cosplay someone outside of your race but you don't paint your face. That's where you get racist. It's funny? It helps you get more into character? I'll remember that when I Cosplay disney's mulan, as I use tape to enhance the "Squinty eye." Nothing wrong with it, apparently.. Just trying to get more into character, ya know?