Korean Format 'Running Man' Heads To U.S. With Hellcat
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β’Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0000
π° What Happened
The long-running Korean variety show Running Man is getting a US adaptation. Korean broadcaster SBS is working with production company Hellcat to bring the show to American audiences. Running Man has been on air in Korea since 2010 with over 700 episodes. It is described as a mix between Traitors and Taskmaster β a celebrity urban chase game with missions, mind games, and comedic rivalries. Hellcat has just started talks with US networks and streamers.
π The Backstory
Running Man is a staple of Korean TV, running every weekend for more than 15 years. The show features celebrities playing a city-wide game of tag with complex challenges and missions. It has been adapted in several Asian countries already. Hellcat was founded by former ICM and WME agent Pippa Lambert in 2020. The company specialises in adapting international formats. US adaptations of Korean shows have had mixed success, but the growing popularity of Korean entertainment globally makes this a promising project.
π― Why It Matters
If you enjoy fun, chaotic competition shows, Running Man could be the next big reality hit in the US. It also shows how Korean entertainment continues to influence American TV.
The long-running Korean variety show Running Man is getting a US adaptation. Korean broadcaster SBS is working with production company Hellcat to bring the show to American audiences. Running Man has been on air in Korea since 2010 with over 700 episodes. It is described as a mix between Traitors and Taskmaster β a celebrity urban chase game with missions, mind games, and comedic rivalries. Hellcat has just started talks with US networks and streamers.
Running Man is a staple of Korean TV, running every weekend for more than 15 years. The show features celebrities playing a city-wide game of tag with complex challenges and missions. It has been adapted in several Asian countries already. Hellcat was founded by former ICM and WME agent Pippa Lambert in 2020. The company specialises in adapting international formats. US adaptations of Korean shows have had mixed success, but the growing popularity of Korean entertainment globally makes this a promising project.
If you enjoy fun, chaotic competition shows, Running Man could be the next big reality hit in the US. It also shows how Korean entertainment continues to influence American TV.