A representative of the reality show “Running Man” has confirmed that English actor Robert Pattinson will make “a brief appearance” in the show’s upcoming episode, scheduled to air on Feb. 2.
Yahoo! Life Singapore reported that photos of Pattinson in the same area where the “Running Man” crew were filming in Seoul circulated on local news outlets and social media.
“Robert Pattinson is not an official guest of the show, as some reports claimed,” the representative clarified. “He happened to pass by our filming location and made a brief appearance. This moment will air on Feb. 9.”
Pattinson has been in South Korea promoting his upcoming film “Mickey 17,” directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, best known for the acclaimed movie “Parasite.” The film marks Bong’s first feature since “Parasite.”
Pattinson, 39, is renowned for his work in both major studio productions and independent films. He gained worldwide fame as Edward Cullen in “The Twilight Saga” film series, which grossed over US$3.3 billion globally.
First aired in 2010, “Running Man” is the longest-running Korean reality show. Centered on cast members competing in various games, the show has become a hit across Asia and gained popularity online among Hallyu fans, with fansubbing into multiple languages. It was listed among Business Insider’s 20 TV Shows of 2016.
