List of Running Man cast members
The original cast members of Running Man are Yoo Jae-suk, Gary, Haha, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Joong-ki. Song Ji-hyo was originally a guest for the second (episode 2–3) and third landmark (episode 4–5). She officially joined the program in the fourth landmark (episode 6) but was unable to attend until the fifth landmark (episode 7). In April 2011, Song Joong-ki recorded his last episode (episode 41) in May, and has left the program to focus on his acting career but returned on episode  66 as a guest after leaving for almost half a year, and later made cameo appearances in several episodes. After School's Lizzy was initially a guest for episode 13 and 14, and would later join in episode 18 as official member. However, she left show from episode 26 due to schedule conflicts with her group activities. She later returned as a guest in episode 292, 5 years since her last appearance. On October 25, 2016, Gary announced his departure from the show to focus on his music career after being with "Running Man" for 6 years, but later returned  as a guest, a week after his final recording. On April 3, 2017, it was confirmed through various media outlets that "Running Man" is adding actress Jeon So-min and comedian Yang Se-chan. On April 27, 2021, Lee Kwang-soo announced his departure, becoming the third original cast member to leave the show.