He nailed both the ratings and the buzz. BTS's V made a powerful appearance on SBS-TV's 'Running Man'.

'Running Man' aired its 671st episode on the 10th. According to Nielsen Korea, it recorded a '2049 rating' of 2.3%.

That's not all. The highest viewership rating per minute marked 5.3%, making it the top entertainment program in its time slot and garnering heated attention.

On that day's broadcast, a race titled 'Vtoupian Hopscotch' with V was featured. V made his entrance in a 'The Young and the Rich' style, stepping on the red carpet.

V expressed, "I really wanted to appear on 'Running Man.' I always watch the show while eating." He continued, "I'm happy to be on a variety program with my meal buddies."

The members were in awe of V's presence, and V revealed himself to be a genuine 'Running Man' fan. He even mentioned that HaHa was the member he wanted to see the most, causing laughter.

V seamlessly blended into 'Running Man.' He displayed his quirky sense of humor from the opening and earned fans' responses with unexpected physical comedy during the soap bubble mission.

V became the first to hold the land on this day and took control of the race. He collected a whopping 180 R coins and won the first place, sharing the prize with Song Ji Hyo.

He shared his thoughts on appearing on the show, saying, "I felt good to come to the scene and shoot together. It feels like I've ticked one off my bucket list. I want to come again next time."

He added, "I watch so many broadcasts that (the 'Running Man' members) feel like celebrities to me. But I really had so much fun; I really want to come again next time."

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<Translated by=Gawon Park(Dispatch)>