Running Man Fan Meeting, Running Man Fan Meeting

"Running Man" was officially introduced to the audience in 2010 with a core team of 7 members including Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Gary, Lee Kwang Soo, and Song Ji Hyo. These 7 faces are closely associated with the number "7012" which every loyal fan of the show surely knows the meaning of.

In episode 267, during the final challenge, Yoo Jae Suk had to jump rope the number of times that the other members had silently chosen. With their strong bond over the years, Yoo Jae Suk jumped exactly 7 times. Despite having no guest and being confined to a small room, this episode deeply touched and impressed viewers with their team spirit.

In another episode, Gary discovered his escape password was 7012. These numbers hold the significance of: 7 - representing the number of members, and 012 in Korean means "forever".

Some time later, Gary decided to withdraw from the show to focus on his personal plans. Many viewers couldn't help but wonder, "What will Running Man be like without peaceful Gary?" To fill the void left by "Mudfish," the producers invited 2 actors, Yang Se Chan and Jeon So Min, to form an 8-member team.

However, for loyal fans, "Running Man" will still be associated with the number "9012," meaning 9 people, including Gary. At the recent fan meeting in Vietnam, many fan pages planned to welcome the members, but they didn't forget to include Gary's picture or name on banners, conical hats, and gifts. Moreover, the two eldest members, Ji Suk Jin and Yoo Jae Suk, even received a photo of Gary, and Suk Jin continuously held the picture close to his heart throughout the fan interaction.

In addition to shouting the names of the 8 members, fans also took a moment to collectively chant, "Kang Gary, Kang Gary...!" It is evident that although Gary left the show a long time ago, for the other members and fans who love him and "Running Man," the number associated with them will always be "9012" - "9 people forever."