The South Korean variety web series Run BTS or Dallyeora started airing on August 1, 2015, and has released 156 episodes, including six special episodes. There are three seasons, and it is available to stream on shows, including V Live (2015) and Weverse (2020). The program features seven members, including Kim Namjoon, Kim Seok-jin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook.
The group members play various types of games and participate in multiple activities, which puts them in a place where they complete challenges and often indulge in various types of secret missions. After completing games, the members either earn prizes or receive punishments.
Recently, BigHit Music announced that group member Jin would launch his solo variety show Run Kim Seok-jin on August 13, 2024. While waiting for the oldest member's latest program, fans could binge-watch the eight most chaotic and funny Run BTS episodes in 2024.
BTS Books, and 7 other episodes of Run BTS for a good laugh
1) Episode 11 (Back to School)
In episode 11 of Run BTS, the seven members play a skit where they chronicle the role of young high school students. Suga portrayed the role of a female exchange student while the others, including Kim Namjoon, Kim Seok-jin, j-hope, Suga, Park Jimin, and Jungkook, tried to impress her.
The band successfully entertained the viewers with their witty remarks and acting skills.
2) Episode 24 (BTS Vs Zombies)
In episode 24 of Run BTS, the members were divided into teams. Team A consisted of Kim Namjoon, Kim Taehyung, and Jungkook, Team B featured Jin and Suga, while Team C included j-hope and Jimin. During the episodes, the three groups embarked on an exciting journey, where they fought zombies at Everland. They simultaneously solved puzzles and went through a challenging course.
The group members entertained the viewers with their insightful thoughts and actions and how they faced zombies. In the end, Team B won.
3) Episodes 63-65 (BTS School)
In episodes 63-65 of BTS Run, the group members chronicled the character of students, with Suga acting as the teacher. The classroom would hold an election for president and get divided into two groups. Team Kim Seok-jin included Kim Namjoon, Jin, and Kim Taehyung, while Team Jeon Jungkook included j-hope, Jimin, and Jungkook.
In episode 63, Team Jungkook won and earned a secret benefit, followed by the variety of activities in episode 64, including playing a song in music class, a game to win food for lunch period, and competing in physical games for PE class.
In the last part of BTS School, the members engaged in a debate about mint chocolate ice cream while getting sprayed with water. Subsequently, Team Kim Seok-jin won.
With multiple secrets and activities at stake, the members entertained the viewers with humor and secretive personalities.
4) Episodes 69-71 (BTS in Toronto)
In episodes 69-71 of Run BTS, BTS visited Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, for multiple secret challenges and sightseeing. They engaged in several activities, including having lunch at a Korean BBQ restaurant, shopping for groceries and warmer clothes, and selecting rooms at the rental house.
While Kim Namjoon, Suga, and j-hope shared one room, Jin, Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jungkook resided in another accommodation. The group members showcased their transparent side and entertained viewers by providing a glimpse of what kind of traveler they were.
5) Episodes 112-113 (Dalbang School)
In episodes 112-113 of BTS Run, the band was divided into two teams, and they had to pass different subjects in a school setting. The idols had to compete with each other in Korean and Art Classes. The groups were segregated into V Team (Kim Namjoon, j-hope), Bear Team (V & Suga), and Hyuk Team (Jungkook & Jimin). Jin took the position of MC.
The group members made viewers laugh with competitive spirit and determination to take on new challenges.
6) Episodes 120-121 (Reply BTS Village)
In episodes 120-121 of Run BTS, the band created a modified version of Mafia and played it excitedly. Set in the backdrop of the 1900s, the members acted as ex-residents of BTS Village. They had the objective of finding the culprit who broke the ARMY headstone.
The elements of suspense and adventure made the episodes interesting for the viewers. With group members' sharp minds and funny remarks, the viewers were entertained to the fullest by this Run BTS episode.
7) Episode 128 (Hello 2021)
In the episode Hello 2021, episode 128, the band members played three indoor games. According to the rules, the members were penalized or rewarded depending on how the members played their game.
In the first part, Liar Game, Jungkook won while Jin received a penalty. BTS also played different games, including identification of songs being played on harmonica, Red Light, Green Light, and others.
The band entertained the viewers with different ways of playing certain games and provided good laughter by incorporating the concept of reward and penalty.
8) Episode 143 (BTS Books)
In episode 143 of Run BTS , the band members, including Kim Taehyung, j-hope, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, and Kim Namjoon, penned down children's stories. In the show, all the respective teams won with their writing skills. However, Suga had to write book reports on the stories.
BTS members provided a healing and laughter time to viewers with their intellectual ability to create something meaningful with words in Run BTS.
The viewers could binge-watch the episodes of Run BTS on Weverse and the BANGTANTV official YouTube channel.