Nostalgia and Disappointment as
Chinese netizens have expressed a mix of nostalgia, yearning, and disappointment following news that only two members remain from the original cast of the popular variety show "Runboy." The first season of "Running Man," as it was originally known, premiered ten years ago, bringing laughter and touching moments to audiences. Over the years, Big Black Cow and Little Hunter have been constant companions for viewers, making the news of the remaining cast members Li Chen and Zheng Kai particularly poignant.
On social media platforms such as Weibo, netizens have shared their feelings about the dwindling cast of "Run Boy." Some users expressed nostalgia for the early seasons of the show, which they watched during their primary school days. Others lamented the loss of the original atmosphere that was once present on the show.
"I remember when 'Run Boy' was incredibly popular when I was in primary school," one netizen wrote. "It was my favorite variety show. Time flies, watching the early seasons of 'Run Boy' really brings back childhood memories." Similarly, another user expressed admiration for Li Chen's physical quality and confessed they miss the big black bull from before.
However, not all reactions were positive. Some netizens criticized the lack of new members on the show, suggesting that there is no longer the same energy as before. Others felt that the current season was less exciting than past seasons and that game intensity had decreased over time. "The game segments are both childish and low-level, similar to children's playtime," one netizen commented.
There were also some users who spoke about their recent experiences with "Run Boy." They shared how they recently started watching the new episode of Ecological Series and found it interesting, reminiscent of past formulas. Despite this, they expressed that they no longer watch the show regularly due to time constraints.
A few netizens brought up the fact that one of the original members was banned online, with all their TV shows in China taken down. They are now appearing in foreign newspapers seeking a comeback. This news sparked curiosity and questions about why others aren't walking away from the show.
In conclusion, the departure of most of the original cast from "Run Boy" has left fans feeling nostalgic and disappointed. Despite some positive feedback on recent episodes, many netizens have expressed a desire for a return to the original atmosphere and intensity that made the show so popular in its early seasons.