Fans of Girls’ Generation in Northern California recently released the first episode of “Running SONE”, a show based on the popular variety show “Running Man” and entirely recorded, edited, and produced by fans. “Running SONE” saw 26 participants and 10 “staff members” meet in the morning at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for a day filled with challenges and laughs. Complete with “Running Man”‘s trademark name tags, the show drew inspiration from many of the original show’s games while including a Girls’ Generation twist. Also similar to “Running Man”, “Running SONE” featured clever editing, a final chasing mission bordering on dangerous, a witty and talkative MC wearing green, an embarrassing punishment for the losing team, and lots of running.
In an interview, MC Tommy (tmyster@soshified) revealed several details of the planning and filming process. He explained that filming actually lasted for eight hours with three main video cameras and several DSLR cameras. A full week was needed to edit the episode, while planning took three months. Though only 20 to 25 people were expected to attend, 36 fans arrived to either join in the games or serve as staff members for what was, according to Tommy, “The biggest event we’ve ever hosted.”
While the idea of a “Running Man” event had previously been discussed, Tommy suggested that games be played and the entire event recorded in order create self-made version of the popular variety show. “When people realized that we were going to be filming our own ‘variety show’, everyone hopped on board, and those who couldn’t make it were bummed, but supportive,” Tommy said.
A member named Ralph (coffeeprincesj@soshified) served as the show’s PD and editor. With Tommy, he reviewed all of the recorded footage to brainstorm ideas and proceeded to edit the episode. “Ralph did all of the editing, and it only took him a week,” Tommy said. Ralph also created the show’s logo, a combination of the original “Running Man” logo and the “Run Devil Run” silhouette, as suggested by Tommy.
Tommy also hinted at the “Running SONE”‘s future, saying, “We are in the midst of planning for our Halloween edition, so stay tuned for that!” He explained, “This time around, we want it to be more personal and bring out the characters of our participants, like they do in ‘Running Man’. With that, there will be less participants, but more variety.”
Finally, Tommy gave a shoutout to his fellow fans from Northern California, saying, “I would just like to say ‘thank you’ to all of the Norcal SONEs who helped me make this event happen: from the main cast, to the staff, to the participants. It has really been an honor and privilege to organize and MC such a successful event. I’m looking forward to seeing how far ‘Running SONE’ can get. Thank you for all of the love and support. Norcal SONEs Fighting!”
A big thanks to Tommy for participating in the interview. Check out episode one of “Running SONE” below.
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Written by: bhost909@soshified
Edited by: MoonSoshi9@soshified
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Chyea!! Glad to be a NorCal Sone right about now. 8) Can’t wait to participate in the second episode! Halloween Special.. here we come!!
1 question though: How would anyone go about finding a local SONE group in their area. I would love to have someone to physically talk to about SNSD lol
There is an Around The World section on SSF in which you can find a thread for your country/state and meet sones from your area ^^
Can I become a guest? If possible that is.
:O Wow that’s awesome!! This fandom is so fantastic I’m so spoiled xD I’ll enjoy watching this!!
This is so cool! Great job!!! looking forward to more episodes! Amazing!!!!!!!!
Thoroughly impressed by the quality of this work. Very well done!
That. Was. Daebakkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!
That was cool. You did well. I respect that.
Holy shizz that girl has my name Malina. It’s spelled the same too o.o wth and my dad made up my name. Wish I could has participated, I love running man. I live on the other side of the country though.
It truly was an honor to be part of such an amazing Norcal Sone event ^^ glad to have been part of the very first episode, and definitely looking forward to participating in more episodes to come. We did it Norcal :p I honestly can’t stop watching!!
~Josh
Wow :) This is awesome! I feel so proud for being part of Running Sone . It was a blast hanging out with all the amazing sones. I’m glad more sones have gotten to be able to see it. Tommy and Ralph was awesome for coming up with this idea of Running Sone. It was a bit rough but thats just our first episode and was just an amazing experience. Look foward to our next episode of running some ^.^
Thank you so much for writing about us! It was pretty amazing to be a part of Running Sone. We’re definitely determined to let Soshi see this haha. I’m glad that even more sones will be able to see all of our hard work and even though this isn’t the best of the best, we’ll make sure to improve as each episodes passes. Until then, I hope y’all will be waiting for our next episode ^^
you guys are so coollll, sones are the best :)
looks so funny hahaha
makes me want to participate,
SONE’s Fighting
You guys rock. Seriously.
Yo when i’m done writing this i’m going to log on to my youtube account and click LIKE, FAVORITE and then watch all of them. Sones y’all are freaking jjang and so freaking amazingly talented and always always coming up with the coolest dopest ideas. i really don’t know how y’all manager to take time doing this but i guess Soshi is really truly an inspiration for the things you be doing. the girls manage to do extra activity in between their hectic schedules and here you are Sones doing the same thing. Sones & Soshi = 1. i bet later on we’re gonna see this on the Korean news. i hope our angels sees this too and watch it of course. yo thanks so much for sharing and great job. :)
I’ve wanted to do something like this for over a year now. This has kind of lit the fire in me to get local SONEs to do it.
Good job, NorCal.
I know! It makes me think how of how many SONEs are around my area. I would have loved to do something like this.
For running sone crews, I think you all will be recruited by runningman staff because of your creativity, keep creative!
You guys are soo awesome~~~
this is pretty ridiculous stuff guys! and i mean that
in a good way! LOL! but when i keep trying to put a
cap on the amount of effort that fans of snsd are
willing to put into showing their love of snsd, i keep
being incorrect. i don’t like being wrong so often,
but in this case i don’t mind. kudos to all those who
planned, participated, and polished up the episode!
a real treat for the rest of us!
Wow! I am so looking forward to seeing this and really want it to be put on DVD and set to our girls! I think they would really enjoy it!
And to the sones who put out together…you guys are awesome!!!!!
Daebak! Even though i played running man at college its not as awesome as running sones! With so many SONEs willing to participate and give a hand it must have been great! I can’t wait for the next episode!
Thank you so much SSF writers for deciding to do a feature on Running Sone. As a part of the staff that planned the event, it makes me happy to see that the episode will be seen by even more sones.
Thanks again to MC Tommy and PD-nim for repping Running Sones in this article!
Great job to all that came out that day! Until next time!
WOW!!! That is so amazing!!! I mean, the preparations and planning alone was for sure a very huge task. I’m happy that a lot of people had the enthusiasm and energy to pull off such an amazing feat!
WOW!!! Those SONEs are so daebak!!! It’s both cute and amazing!
Here’s to more episodes and more fun activities!