2013-08-19
The background music plays an important part of every Running Man episode. With the music, you're instantly able to tell the mood, set up humorous or tense moments and sometimes, the music itself is able to bring about the laughs. Such is the power of a good soundtrack in a variety show.
Here is an introduction to the music in Running Man, starting with the members' personal theme songs. These themes are the embodiment of the characters that the Running Man members portray in the show. Download links to the songs are available as well.
Yoo Jae-suk
Step By Step (New Kids on the Block)
The perfect song for Yoo Hyuk, the self-proclaimed Dancing King as it has a mix of both the foot tappingly infectious tune which makes one just want to stand up and dance. Which he does. Repeatedly.
Download Step By Step (New Kids On The Block) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/KVpg8HsM/New_Kids_On_The_Block_-_Step_B.html
Kim Jong-kook
What We Need Is A Hero (Beowulf OST)
A song which strikes fear into the hearts of all who stand before him, this is the kind of song which fits the Commander's image. Coupled with the SPAAARTA! cry and flames surrounding him, prepare to tremble before the Commander.
Download What We Need is a Hero (Beowulf OST) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/x5Jydlh4/Beowulf_Track_04_-_What_We_Nee.html
HaHa
a) Perfect Love (Lutricia McNeal)
This song was originally used in occasions where Playboy HaHa was due to appear, in front of beautiful girl guests. Complete with sleazy lines, a playboy face and promises of a "last love", this song epitomized Playboy HaHa.
b) Pororo (Pororo OST)
But when HaHa got married, he became less of a playboy and took on the role of the kiddish HaRoRo. The Pororo theme fits him so well, because HaHa is in essence, a kid at heart.
Download Perfect Love (Lutricia McNeal) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/8z4MjSQj/Lutricia_McNeal_-_Perfect_love.html
Download Pororo Theme Song here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/jOPjxydn/pororo_opening.html
Kang Gary
LeeSsang Blues (LeeSsang)
The perfect blues song to fit Peaceful Gary, plus a song of his own to boot. Take a listen to it, and many of you may picture Gary's peaceful face.
Download LeeSsang Blues (LeeSsang) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/w1r2vMUS/__Leessang__-___feat____Leessa.html
Song Ji-hyo
Angry Birds Theme Song (Angry Birds)
Cute, energetic with hints of 'anger' submerged within. All these have been used to describe Song Ji-hyo, the Ace of Running Man. Whenever she appears on the show with her MongJi face, this song is a great fit to that image of her as well.
Download the Angry Birds theme song here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/HZIXXATZ/Angry_Birds_Theme_Song.html
Lee Kwang-soo
Saint Agnes and the Burning Train (Sting)
Arguably one of the most popular Running Man member themes, known both domestically and internationally. This song IS Lee Kwang-soo, the Icon of Betrayal and Misfortune.
Every time the Giraffe does something remotely funny, the impact is doubled when this song plays.
Download Saint Agnes and the Burning Train (Sting) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/Vxtv5wM1/Lee_Kwang_Soo_-_Saint_Agnes_an.html
Ji Suk-jin
The House You Live In (Park Jin-young)
Another unfortunate, yet incredibly hilarious song to fit the character of the Big Nosed Hyung.
To see his 'forced' smile at every fail or every Race Starter role he plays on Running Man (which he unfortunately does a lot) is funny all on its own.
Download The House You Live In (Park Jin-young) here: http://www.4shared.com/mp3/LBQGMi5q/Park_Jin_Young_-_The_House_Tha.html
The Music of Running Man may perhaps be another new miniseries for Running Mondays. Which Running Man member theme is your favorite? And what kinds of background music do you like on Running Man? Leave a comment below!
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