Choi Daniel’s introduction to “Running Man” cannot be understated in the wackiness that he has brought to the table. In the words of Yoo Jae Suk, “This guy’s a total weirdo.” Which, let’s be honest, is the energy all Running Man members give off, so Choi Daniel fits right in!
The 39-year-old actor entered the show on episode 747 as a “rental member,” and the cast welcomed him as the cast often does – with a mission! His debut episode featured a zany pre-race mission where cast members had to get him to work on time without giving direct instructions.
Chaotic in the best kind of way, his debut episode showcased Daniel’s ability to embrace absurdity. This is a good skill to have because if you have ever watched Running Man, you know how wacky this show is.
Choi Daniel comes to “Running Man” intact with experience from the variety show “The Manager”, where he made such an impression that he was recognized and won Best Entertainer at the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards! Talk about top-tier talent. You can watch his frantic morning routine that had the cast transfixed below.
While not a stranger to variety land, Choi Daniel is best known as an actor, debuting in 2005 with the drama Golden Apple. He then went on to join the cast of hit ensemble shows “High Kick 2” and “School 2013“.
Those performances skyrocketed him to leading man status, where he went on to star in several K-Dramas. A few you can find on KOCOWA are “Baby Face Beauty”, “Jugglers”, “The Ghost Detective”, “Big Man”, and the recently released romantic comedy “Sorry Not Sorry”, starring previous cast member Jeon So Min.
Hmm, I wonder if she helped him get ready for the chaos to come? Or did she perhaps help her former cast members figure out how best to indoctrinate Choi Daniel? I want to know!
Have you had a chance to experience Choi Daniel’s goofy yet endearing personality on “Running Man” yet? Do you think it’s different from the energy he gives off in his K-Dramas? And how do you like how his personality fits with the rest of the cast?
Let us know your thoughts (because we’re nosy, okay) and be sure to catch Choi Daniel in “Running Man” on KOCOWA+!
