# Running Man Vietnam 2026 season launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/running-man-vietnam-2026-season-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-08T00:52:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4.

Producers unveiled the 2026 season on 26 June, setting a Friday‑night premiere for 24 July and confirming the core cast, while a fan meeting with the Korean original stars was cancelled at the last minute, sparking disappointment among ticket‑holding fans.

A press conference on 11 July in Ho Chi Minh City introduced the special episode “Chúa tể thời gian.” Red‑carpet highlights included Lan Ngọc’s bright mer‑maid‑inspired hair and Khả Như’s youthful look, while veteran host Trấn Thành was absent. The 125‑minute film version released in Bà Nà earned over VND 5 billion within two days, ranking among the top three daily box‑office takers, and a watch‑party sold out.

Cast member Võ Điền Gia Huy repeatedly joked that confronting Trấn Thành felt like a “container truck” crashing into him, describing the experience as “terrifying” and “hard to breathe,” which amplified online chatter about the host’s formidable presence.

The series continued to draw attention on 7 August when an episode aired featuring Trấn Thành competing despite a hand injury. He and teammates endured demanding physical and mental challenges, with Trấn Thành shedding tears as he watched colleagues push their limits, underscoring the show’s blend of humor, endurance, and emotional stakes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Running Man Vietnam episode features Trấn Thành competing despite injury

Running Man Vietnam’s 7 August episode saw Trấn Thành compete with a hand injury, Kim Dung comment on audience exposure, and Quang Tuấn win the final name‑board challenge despite a neck injury.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-man-vietnam-episode-features-trn-thnh-competing-despite-injury

### 2026-07-12: Võ Điền Gia Huy says Trấn Thành intimidates him on Running Man Vietnam 2026

Guest actor Võ Điền Gia Huy said he felt terrified by Trấn Thành’s intensity during the Running Man Vietnam 2026 special, describing his heartbeat as racing like a container truck.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/v-in-gia-huy-says-trn-thnh-intimidates-him-on-running-man-vietnam-2026

### 2026-07-11: Running Man Vietnam 2026 special draws massive fan turnout and box‑office success

Running Man Vietnam 2026's special episode “Chúa tể thời gian” premiered on 11 July in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing huge crowds, topping the box‑office with about 5 billion VND in two days, while cast members highlighted fashion and one star joked about fearing Trấn Thành.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-man-vietnam-2026-launch-dazzles-fans-as-lan-ngc-channels-ariel-cast-jokes-about-trn-thnh

### 2026-06-25: Running Man Vietnam announces 2026 TV season as fan meeting cancellation disappoints fans

Running Man Vietnam’s 2026 TV season launches on 24 July with its original cast, while a planned fan meeting with Korean stars in Saigon was abruptly cancelled, leaving fans upset over refunds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/running-man-vietnam-announces-2026-tv-season-as-fan-meeting-cancellation-disappoints-fans

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Cite as: Running Man Vietnam 2026 season launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/running-man-vietnam-2026-season-launch