{"id":4072,"date":"2026-01-09T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T02:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4072"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T02:10:48","slug":"apink-returns-to-running-man-as-a-full-group-after-seven-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4072","title":{"rendered":"Apink Returns to &#8216;Running Man&#8217; as a Full Group After Seven Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SBS 'Running Man'\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0109\/1767922571369772.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>K-pop group Apink is set to make their first full-group appearance on SBS&#8217;s &#8216;Running Man&#8217; in seven years, according to Xportsnews.<\/p>\n<p>The group will appear on the popular variety show on Sunday, the 11th.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent recording, the &#8216;Running Man&#8217; members warmly welcomed Apink with smiles. Celebrating their 15th debut anniversary, Apink (composed of Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young) recently returned with their song &#8216;Love Me More.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0109\/1767922589798344.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite it being their first full-group appearance on &#8216;Running Man&#8217; in a long time, Apink, known for their variety show skills, surprised the cast from the very beginning. Viewers can witness the third-generation idol group&#8217;s unique entertainment sense in the upcoming broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>The special race, featuring Apink showcasing their strong friendships, is titled &#8216;Gold Bag Chasers: Gold Me More.&#8217; Members, divided into three teams, must find the real gold bag hidden among fakes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0109\/1767922600411308.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each team possesses one bag, but the key is to find hints to identify the genuine gold bag. This race allows teams to legally switch or steal opponents&#8217; bags, promising a thrilling chase across Seoul.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8216;Gold Bag Chasers: Gold Me More&#8217; race, where &#8220;the more gold, the better,&#8221; will air on &#8216;Running Man&#8217; at 6:10 PM on Sunday, the 11th.<\/p>\n<p>Image source: SBS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>K-pop group Apink is set to make their first full-group appearance on SBS&#8217;s &#8216;Running Man&#8217; in seven years, according to Xportsnews. The group will appear on the popular variety show on Sunday, the 11th. During a recent recording, the &#8216;Running Man&#8217; members warmly welcomed Apink with smiles. 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