
Running Man Thailand has launched to enthusiastic online response, with Boys Love (BL) stars NuNew Chawarin, Daou Pittaya, Jeff Satur and Tay Tawan, prominently featured among the show's main “Agents,” which include Oat Pramote, Ink Waruntorn, and Phuak Pongsatorn, fueling strong fan engagement from Thailand and across the region. The series premiered on February 22, 2026.
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The opening episode drew a great reception online and topped social discussions, according to early press coverage, as viewers highlighted the cast chemistry and high-energy challenges, momentum widely credited to the BL fandoms following Tay, Jeff, NuNew, and Daou. The production is a collaboration between iQIYI Thailand and Korea's SBS Studio, the original Korean format team, ensuring faithful game design and structure adapted for Thai audiences.
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In addition to the core lineup, Billkin (Putthipong Assaratanakul) was also featured in the first episode, adding further cross-fandom draw to the show.
The Thai edition joins other Southeast Asian adaptations of the hit franchise. Notably, Running Man Philippines aired on GMA Network across two seasons (2022 and 2024), underscoring the format's regional appeal.
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