Jun So-min Makes Emotional Return to Running Man After 5 Years with Kim Kyung-nam — Preview Already Melting Hearts

Running Man fans, get ready to cry happy tears! On May 31, 2026, SBS dropped a hilarious yet heartwarming preview for next week’s episode featuring the long-awaited return of former regular member Jun So-min as a guest alongside actor Kim Kyung-nam. It’s been over five years since she left the cast in 2021, and the chemistry feels like family reuniting.

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The preview perfectly captures why we missed her. Jun So-min immediately jumps back into her playful antics — kissing Yang Se Chan on the cheek and rummaging through HaHa’s shorts — while Kim Kyung-nam reveals a member once told him not to do variety shows. Alliances form, wits are tested, and physical games heat up. Yang Se Chan’s shocked reaction is already going viral.

This fun variety news arrives during an action-packed time in Korean entertainment. While BTS kicks off their emotional 2026 FESTA, j-hope’s “Killin’ It Girl” hits 100M views, LE SSERAFIM breaks Billboard records with PUREFLOW, CORTIS collects triple crowns, and we saw everything from aespa’s LEMONADE dominance to Lee Young-ji’s quick apology, variety shows like this remind us why we love Korean TV.

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Jun So-min’s return feels like welcoming an old friend back home. The preview proves the spark with the cast never faded. June 7 can’t come soon enough — expect laughter, chaos, and plenty of nostalgia. We’ve missed you, So-min!

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