When news broke that Malaysia would be producing its own version of hit Korean game show “Running Man” last week, hallyu fans here responded with brickbats instead of bouquets.
Malaysians took to Twitter to express their scorn for the local edition of the show, called “Lari”, calling the idea “humiliating” in light of the global backlash due to the fuss from conservative religious authorities over the onstage hugs and forehead kisses from Korean boy band B1A4 to several female Muslim fans dressed in the hijab at a concert here earlier this month.
“Running Man” is a popular Korean game show that pits its guest stars — usually members of boy bands or famous actors — against a house team in competitions that often force the participants to perform comical acts.
Local television channel TV9 is believed to have gained the rights to produce the local version of the show, with flamboyant and controversial celebrity Azwan Ali set to be the host, although its broadcast date has yet to be announced.
Even so, the vitriol has been pouring in under the hashtag #runningmanmalaysia, and gained momentum in the past one week after the B1A4 controversy, which even placing it as the second most trending topic on Twitter at one point.
“Rasa macam tak perlu adalah . Sebab nanti banyak issue . Malaysian people be like sensitif dalam banyakhal . Poyo !” said one Twitter user in Malay under the handle @Miss_NasN, in an apparent swipe on the melee that ensued after the K-pop concert incident.
[In English, it roughly translates to: There’s no need for the show. Because too many issues would arise. Malaysian people be like sensitive in many things. Fakers!]
In a similar tone, another user under the Twitter account @BalqisAinnisha wrote “#runningmanmalaysia sucks ew , stop copying . ur humilating our country , dh bash kpop pstu nk tiru , apa ke bangang !!!???”
[Translation: Running Man Malaysia sucks. Ew, stop copying. You’re humiliating our country. You’ve bashed K-pop and now you copy it, what foolishness!!???]
A Twitter user with the acount @frhshazlein, posted “Dah sdp2 kau kutuk kpop , skang nk copy pulaakk running man korea ? BAGUS BAGUS , CONTOHILAH ;#runningmanmalaysia. [After you’ve dissed K-pop, now you copy Running Man Korea? Good, good, make it an example].”
“I cant face ppl form othr country anymore... wth (what the hell) #runningmanmalaysia,” said xinrulaw.
Much of the tweets aimed at the Malaysian Running Man were such scorchers, with majority of them coming from Malay Muslim themselves.
There were also those who criticised the idea of a Malaysian Running Man as lacking creativity and those who said that the local version would be pale in comparison to the new one.
A teaser advertisement of sorts has also made its way on popular video-sharing site Youtube since July last year.
Malay Mail Online was unable to reach the local television broadcaster for comment.
Observers noted that the angry response to the concert incident underscored the rising religious conservatism in Malaysia but at the same time, it also drove more moderates to speak up.
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Only idiots will support and watch Malaysian version of RunningMan.. Mana religious activist and extremeist that bash KPOP? Why never bash this? Berat sebelah betul pukimak yang suggest ini.
Now I very confuse they got buy right from SBS or not ? since the article mention : Local television channel TV9 is believed to have gained the rights to produce the local version of the show
I love KPOP and damn hate malaysian movies and dramas,damn stupid,lame,and no creative... Plot too easy..be it gangster,sex,family problem,and etc
lol kpop is also boring.. dance here dance dare lipsync, one girl only sing, the rest only being plastic-surgery-pretty hahah.. But I lovee runningman it's so damn funny.. but wth is malaysia trying copying it.. look at china's runningman, it sucks.. malaysia will be at least 10x more suckier
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From: Kaoshiung, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur
QUOTE(Lord Tiki Mick @ Jan 26 2015, 09:09 AM)
then you know how to make film? If you don't like, you make la. See yours better or not! ^ just an example of typical post by M'sian you'll find on youtube.
lolz....why the show is so pale and lack of creativity...that is because due to our laws (Close proximity)and butthurt they need to come out a solution to to play a lighter game instead of those off the limited type.....
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From: Kaoshiung, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur
QUOTE(anggaPra @ Jan 26 2015, 09:10 AM)
lol kpop is also boring.. dance here dance dare lipsync, one girl only sing, the rest only being plastic-surgery-pretty hahah.. But I lovee runningman it's so damn funny.. but wth is malaysia trying copying it.. look at china's runningman, it sucks.. malaysia will be at least 10x more suckier
For u ,but for me no... Yup they do plastic surgery...
Instead should show religious ceramah 24/7 better.
Dont forget radio channels too. All channels must sync the ceramah as well. So in case of bad reception you can switch and the ceramah continues..... brunei and arabs will be so envy of us!!
why we should have one...but i dun think runningmanmalaysia gonna be big like the original version...1st because the budget and the team need for runningman is big sure our local company not have that much money or enough sponsor for all of this cost...2nd because of religious issue...many of the game play in the original runningman have hugging, hold hands, carrying involve man and woman...so yes it will bring controversial issue...but the positive of runningman, we can introduces the great places around Malaysia to the international viewer which could give positive impact for foreigner to come holiday here...there is pro's and con's but im support this show if the 2 issue will not become the problem...
p/s : but if azwan ali will be the lead and broadcaster in the show im sure it will bring more chaos than great show...most of the games in runningman quite hard to do and use lot of stamina which i dun think it will be suitable for man like him...
This post has been edited by haziqnet: Jan 26 2015, 10:07 AM
The reason such pop variety shows are successful in Korea, Japan and China is that the participants were already famous in their own rights before joining the show. It is interesting to see stars getting down and dirty playing such games.
If there's a Hollywood version I think it would be popular, unfortunately those mega stars don't need to lower themselves to do it.
The reason such pop variety shows are successful in Korea, Japan and China is that the participants were already famous in their own rights before joining the show. It is interesting to see stars getting down and dirty playing such games.
If there's a Hollywood version I think it would be popular, unfortunately those mega stars don't need to lower themselves to do it.
American did a copy version of Japanese Silent Library, kena hentam lulz
Malaysia never able to run reality show accept ghost storeh or rempit style. Pls dont forget that the kuda x-celebrity already gib warning no touching my skin allowable. Inb4 pls dont act thick skin face if u cant take criticism.
add spice more , eat sambal belacan , budu , tempoyak , last one makan ABC .
Haha the challenges for sure won't be exciting. Also won't expect the host to be as funny. The Korean one all of them ok with getting kutuk even YJS don't mind bcs it's entertainment. I don't think the local artist can kena kutuk like that without getting butthurt.
Haha the challenges for sure won't be exciting. Also won't expect the host to be as funny. The Korean one all of them ok with getting kutuk even YJS don't mind bcs it's entertainment. I don't think the local artist can kena kutuk like that without getting butthurt.
lol....later kena kutuk buthurt surat lowyah sampai . masuk melodi . phuii..
I really see no need for this show. Malaysia already is like a big circus with: Katakman Putarhalim men Cronymen Songlapmen (spin-off from Cronymen) ISIS-wannabe men Superduper Holymen Beratsebelah men Je Suis Caci Heboh men (newest show where they shout "Hancur Perancis!!")
We're never lacking entertainment in our beloved country!
man dont remember the last time i watch a msian show....i think since i was a kid (I only remember Majalah Tiga because there was a hot hostess many years back)
regardless, whatever shows they come up with (copy or not), cant be compared with korean or english shows. this is known fact.
So, wouldnt bother what msian running man or batsu game they produce. Just don't watch.
I will stick with Korean running man and Infinite Challenge, thank you. LOL.
lol kpop is also boring.. dance here dance dare lipsync, one girl only sing, the rest only being plastic-surgery-pretty hahah.. But I lovee runningman it's so damn funny.. but wth is malaysia trying copying it.. look at china's runningman, it sucks.. malaysia will be at least 10x more suckier
coz nothing creative one from china. expect the same from Malaysia ver.
wat if i say kpop make malaysian unity as one, going kpop concert,melei,cainis even indian all unity as one..sharing experiences,chatting...so harmony...
Yet To Air, "Running Man Malaysia" Gets, Online Roasting After K-pop Uproar 
Jan 26 2015, 08:20 AM, updated 11y ago
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