Run BTS

Run BTS is a South Korean variety web series featuring boy band BTS, which has been broadcasting weekly since August 1, 2015. The show is available for free on V Live and Weverse, with episodes also uploaded to YouTube starting in August 2022. As of October 2021, three seasons comprising 156 episodes have aired, followed by a special episode released on August 16, 2022, after a 10-month hiatus.

In each episode, BTS members participate in themed games, challenges, or secret missions to earn prizes or avoid punishments. Activities vary from competitive tasks to non-competitive ones like fashion shows or skits. Episodes are typically hosted by Jin or Suga, with other members occasionally taking on MC duties. Initially, episodes were 8–15 minutes long but were extended to 20–40 minutes in later seasons and consistently 30–40 minutes by 2020.

The series has faced several hiatuses for other BTS projects, such as the documentary *Break The Silence* and reality show *BTS In the Soop*. In June 2022, BTS announced a focus on solo endeavors but confirmed continued production of Run BTS. New episodes resumed in August 2022, with all content now available on YouTube.

Promotion for the series began in February 2015 with teaser videos on V Live, garnering significant views and likes. The show has been adapted for television by networks like Mnet and JTBC2, airing popular episodes as part of special programming blocks. Run BTS won Best V Original at the 2018 V Live Awards, recognizing its popularity and impact.