Gary is returning to "Running Man" and this is a big surprise for everyone, including the cast members. The rapper will make a curtain call before the show end its run this February.
It was revealed that Gary already participated in the shoot on Jan. 17 and this was confirmed by "Running Man" producer Lee Hwan Jin. Via phone conversation, the PD told My Daily, "It is true that Gary is making a special appearance and since this is a confidential project where he is the special guest, please watch the broadcast to see what we have prepared."
It was further mentioned that the episode which Gary will appear in is the "Gary's Race Special." It can be recalled that since the cast return to filming, following the controversy in December, the production team launched the "Running Man Member's Race" activity.
In this special, one member is chosen at a time then he or she will be the ‘main' character for one episode. The featured member will give ideas or make a wish with regards to what he wants to do, and the rest of the members should participate in the activity.
Song Ji Hyo and Kim Jong Kook already finished their turn in the "Member's Race" project and Ji Suk Jin is the next. Gary's week will follow then Lee Kwang Soo's. Yoo Jae Suk's special will capped the activity and this will be the finale of "Running Man."
According to Ten Asia, Gary's surprise episode will be aired on Jan. 29. Meanwhile, it would be great if Song Joong Ki will also visit "Running Man" for the last time since he was one of the original members after all. He left the show after more than a year, in order to focus on his acting career. Since leaving RM, Joong Ki appeared at least four times as guest.