[Weibo] Chinese netizens defend “Running Man� after student dies while playing the name tag game

[Moriya]

Chinese netizens defend “Running Man†after student dies while playing the name tag game

 

A high school student has passed away while playing the name tag game, sparking criticisms against Running Man, the show that made the game popular.

 

On June 11th, approximately 40 high school students in Mainland China played the name tag game in an abandoned industrial building after finishing their exams. One of the participants went missing and was later found to have fallen down an elevator shaft. The student died on the scene.

 

As this tragic news hit Weibo, some questioned the influence of both the Korean and the Chinese version of Running Man, and whether the shows should bear some of the responsibility for this accident. However, netizens were quick to jump to the defense of the show, commenting as follows:

 

1. [+1329] Those who said that Running Man’s games are dangerous, and that fans are dumb, are you stupid? We have learned that we shouldn’t play in dangerous places since we were young. Running Man usually plays games in places like the library and the park! It is dangerous to drive a car too, can you blame it on the car manufacturer? It is dangerous to have cycling competitions, can you blame it on the people who created these events? There can be danger anywhere, you can only blame yourself for being brainless.

 

2. [+993] Some people said Running Man should bear some responsibility – where is the logic in that? The people who said or thought this must have gotten their brains slammed by the door. Remember to go see the doctor.

 

3. [+968] You think Running Man didn’t tell you all to be safe and pick a good place [to play in]? Should students who pass away while running the 800m race go argue with the Olympic committee? Even though we feel sorry for the loss of a life, do not point fingers and blame this on others randomly. Don’t forget Running Man’s original intention. Don’t be unreasonable like those that argue with the car manufacturer after killing someone while driving.

 

4. [+779] How come the majority of the people are focusing on the name tag game? Running Man has been filming in Korea for so many years without any accidents. There are many similar shows in Japan and there hasn’t been any accidents. How come so many people think this had to do with the game as soon as something happened China?

 

Source: Weibo

[oh-gumdrop]

this is sad, but dumb on the students part. Why would you choose to play in an abandoned building? RIP to the student.

[CareBear08]

1. [+1329] Those who said that Running Man’s games are dangerous, and that fans are dumb, are you stupid? We have learned that we shouldn’t play in dangerous places since we were young. Running Man usually plays games in places like the library and the park! It is dangerous to drive a car too, can you blame it on the car manufacturer? It is dangerous to have cycling competitions, can you blame it on the people who created these events? There can be danger anywhere, you can only blame yourself for being brainless.

 

3. [+968] You think Running Man didn’t tell you all to be safe and pick a good place [to play in]? Should students who pass away while running the 800m race go argue with the Olympic committee? Even though we feel sorry for the loss of a life, do not point fingers and blame this on others randomly. Don’t forget Running Man’s original intention. Don’t be unreasonable like those that argue with the car manufacturer after killing someone while driving.

 

4. [+779] How come the majority of the people are focusing on the name tag game? Running Man has been filming in Korea for so many years without any accidents. There are many similar shows in Japan and there hasn’t been any accidents. How come so many people think this had to do with the game as soon as something happened China?

[cornangel]

china and elevators again 

[sebbula]

this is sad, but dumb on the students part. Why would you choose to play in an abandoned building? RIP to the student.

[ScarletWhimsy]

RIP to the student

 

Hope kids rethink before attempting something like this again...

[Jiyu]

1. [+1329] Those who said that Running Man’s games are dangerous, and that fans are dumb, are you stupid? We have learned that we shouldn’t play in dangerous places since we were young. Running Man usually plays games in places like the library and the park! It is dangerous to drive a car too, can you blame it on the car manufacturer? It is dangerous to have cycling competitions, can you blame it on the people who created these events? There can be danger anywhere, you can only blame yourself for being brainless.

[Skibop!!]

can someone explain how the nametag game works for someone to end up in the position to fall down an elevator shaft?

[omejkle]

They should be going after the real culprits: The inventors of Hide and Seek!

[WhaleWhisper]

can someone explain how the nametag game works for someone to end up in the position to fall down an elevator shaft?

Basically the name tag game is kinda like the hunger games but instead of killing your opponent you rip a velcro nametag off the person's back. There were playing in an abandoned building so the electricity wasn't working so they most likely were using flashlights to play. The student was running around in the dark with only a flashlight and probably never saw the hole until they were falling. 

[coward]

can someone explain how the nametag game works for someone to end up in the position to fall down an elevator shaft?

 

Basically, you have a name tag Velcro-ed to your back.  Everyone is trying to rip off everyone else's name tag while protecting their own.  I could see it happening easily, but the fault lies in the location.  who plays in abandoned buildings?

 

 

edit to add - they recently did a different version of this where the name tag was dry erase and they had to 'erase' the name which was actually way funnier, in my opinion.

[jeong jaehyuns boyfriend]

you can't undermine death... even if it was due to carelessness.... it's tragic nonetheless.

 

the poor student.. finished exams, just wanted to hang out with friends and have fun.

i hope he or she rests in peace and that the family is okay.

[MusicL]

It's wrong to defend the show when someone died. The producers should take all precautions to prevent it. Lucky that it didn't happen in the U.S., or they will get sued big time.

[spongeblob]

It's wrong to defend the show when someone died. The producers should take all precautions to prevent it. Lucky that it didn't happen in the U.S., or they will get sued big time.

Why would they get sued when it didn't happen on their show?

[xMina]

It's wrong to defend the show when someone died. The producers should take all precautions to prevent it. Lucky that it didn't happen in the U.S., or they will get sued big time.

WTF? u have gone full retard

[酒�]

rip. please be careful on whatever you playing. safety is #1.

 

It's wrong to defend the show when someone died. The producers should take all precautions to prevent it. Lucky that it didn't happen in the U.S., or they will get sued big time.

are you do not read the translated article in op post   straight commenting after see the title

the students were not playing on the real set; they are literally playing like how kids are. no producer, no camera, no script. play. enjoying the freedom.

heard "im sorry to hear that" from the producers maybe nice but it is not that necessary.

[Mochmochi]

I send my great condolesence for the victim families..

[MusicL]

Why would they get sued when it didn't happen on their show?

I thought the kid died during the filming, no? I thought the tag game was part of the show. If not, he died on his free time, it shouldn't be the show's responsibility.

[Misa]

[Jo.]

That poor student and his family,

[spongeblob]

I thought the kid died during the filming, no? I thought the tag game was part of the show. If not, he died on his free time, it shouldn't be the show's responsibility.

They played the tag game on their own accord in an abandoned building

[MusicL]

They played the tag game on their own accord in an abandoned building

I see so I see no point why people have to defend the show when it's nothing to do with the incident.

[supercalifragilistic]

Rip to the student. [emoji22] Don't play around at unsafe places kids. Those buildings are abandoned for reasons.