Who Will Claim the ‘Food King’ Title? Inside SBS 'Running Man's Epic Food Battle

Daniel Kim | 2026.03.29

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[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung] Song Ji‑hyo battles through injury with relentless determination.

The March 29 episode of SBS's Running Man pits the cast in a ruthless scramble as they risk everything to claim the show's \"Mukjjang\" — the unofficial food champion title.

Dubbed the \"You Must Want to Eat\" race, this episode caps the number of diners, turning every seat into coveted real estate and setting the stage for sharp mind games. Contestants throw their bodies — and even their voices — into the fight for a single bite. Song Ji‑hyo, in particular, wakes a dormant appetite and pours extraordinary energy into the competition despite nursing an injury.

When singers Sung Si‑kyung and Lee Chang‑seop take the stage, the fierce rivalry pauses and the set briefly transforms into an intimate concert, treating the cast to a high-quality performance.

The lineup ranges from desserts trending with the MZ generation (millennials and Gen Z) to dishes personally endorsed by Sung Si‑kyung and a stew that ranks among Seoul's best. As the spread appears, members engage in calculated battles to secure their food. But a final mission along a toy-lined street introduces an unexpected variable that throws the contestants into chaos — it even neutralizes Yoo Jae-suk, who usually dives headfirst into any challenge — prompting viewers to wonder who or what is behind this powerful sabotage.

With twists that remain unpredictable until the end, who will walk away as the episode's Mukjjang? Find out when the \"You Must Want to Eat\" race airs.

[Sports Today reporter Kim Tae-hyung ent@stoo.com]
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