But enough of judging. Let's get to the real merry makers. 

The Forum KL is hosting the Bubbly Brunch, which sounds like a mini pool party your neighbour is throwing for his 6 year old son. But here's where it differs out from kiddy territory into something that us adults can enjoy. This is a champagne brunch (hold your horsefeathers, people) featuring the Mini Moët, which is what they were talking about when they coined the phrase "the smallest things pack the biggest punches", a choice of a main and a choice of dessert to round off your brunch.

"But one bottle of Mini Moët isn't going to satisfy me," you groan through the screen, "It's too small!". First of all, that's what she said. Secondly, the good people at The Forum KL know how much people love drinking champagne in the mornings and have done their level best to accommodate.


You can actually get additional bottles of the Mini Moët at only RM78 nett. Nothing says "character" and "class" more than casually sipping champagne on a Sunday morning brunch session with your date. 

The Forum KL

Address: 3, Jalan Sri Hartamas 22, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : +603 6412 0833 or +6013 266 1333.
Facebook : The Forum KL

Cheerios!

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Yoomes Bond makes a fantastic return into the world of spies and water guns, and along for the ride is a possible successor, Lee Kwang-soo. This episode stands out in terms of the variety of games it has to offer, while the earlier 2 Yoomes Bond specials focused more of searching for items.


With the bumbling Kwang-soo making almost a huge mess of all this eliminations, it's also more refreshing to watch each elimination with a different perspective from the much more professional and experienced Jae-suk.


Of course, the ending is more or less as expected of the Icon of Betrayal, and it ends up being one of the better Yoomes Bond specials around.


#9 Running Man Hidden Variety Special (Ep 233)


What happens when you throw the greatest underdogs in the idol world into a big stage like Running Man? This episode, apparently. Dubbed the Hidden Variety Gem Race, and featuring idol guests who made it huge with their respective groups but have rarely appeared on variety shows, this episode gave them all a chance to shine.



 And what better way to shine than to throw them into a gigantic mud field (for their visual gags) and the brutal game of nametag ripping on the show that made it all possible.


If anything, this episode featured guests who were down and ready to showcase what they had to offer, and despite being hidden gems all this while, managed to pull off enough wit and humor to make this episode a great one to watch.


#8 Running Man The Greatest Love (Ep 237)


Good guests make a great episode, and it cannot be more true in this episode. With an amazingly diverse cast of pretty faces, like Yerin (G-Friend), Hani (EXID), Jung So-min, Nam Ji-hyun and Yoo So-hee, you could almost be forgiven for thinking that this was one of those episodes which featured guests that were shy and laid back.


And who could forget Yerin's moment of variety glory? This will forever be one of my favorite Running Man moments ever!


#7 Running Man Big Nose Hyung's Ultimate Victory (Ep 240)


One of the best things about Running Man is trying their best to win over each other in the missions and races. But what if the mission was to make sure that the weakest member (aka Big Nose Hyung) reached his goal of 100 points and victory?


This sets up one of the most hilarious episodes of the year with everyone trying their best to help Suk-jin win; a task so monumentally difficult because it's Suk-jin. The games tested each and every one of the members because they weren't playing to win, but to help Big Nosed Hyung win. The guests were amazing as well, the all rounded Kim Woo-bin, the surprisingly hilarious Kang Ha-neul and the cool Junho from 2PM.


This episode also included an amazing nametag ripping game between the Running Man members and the Hunters, which was made more challenging by the fact that they couldn't let Suk-jin get ousted while also making sure that he had to tear off 2 nametags with his own hands.


Really, even with the poor Hunters all pinned down, it took a lot for Suk-jin to rip the nametag.


The finish of the episode was nothing less than what Suk-jin would do. You have to watch the episode to find out because it's better not to be spoiled.

#6 Running Man Tricking the Giraffe (Ep 247)


The Running Man members have a very unique relationship defined by a mixture of friendship and betrayals. No one is more aware of this fact than the Icon of Betrayal, Lee Kwang-soo, who has over the years betrayed his fellow members so many times that they might actually be wary of him in real life. So what happens when the Icon of Betrayal becomes the Icon of Betrayed?


Well, in tune with one of Running Man's classic episodes, the Tru-Gary Show in episode 66, this episode focuses on how the members exact their revenge on the Giraffe; by tricking him into thinking he won the entire episode. This is easier said than done, with the missions being difficult in themselves.



Still, the end result is very satisfying to watch, especially when you see the members' relief at getting back at the betrayer.

This episode also showcases Kwang-soo's House Raid, where the members barge into Kwang-soo's house to show the world what he has going on. It's really worth the watch.

#5 Running Man x Big Bang: Time Warriors (Ep 250)


The biggest idol guests appear on Running Man in their second outing together as a full group; as Big Bang literally comes back from the past to fight for a chance to return to their own time. This premise isn't anything new, but the way the games are played and with TOP and G-Dragon both trying their best to maintain their cool, it came together as a surprisingly good episode overall.


That being said, the only comparison was to the previous Big Bang snoozefest, which only consisted of Bells Hide and Seek. This time, the boys were given a bigger chance to showcase their skills and variety talents. Like who knew that TOP's face would be the best looking one even though it slammed through a plastic sheet?


There was also a 18+ moment of taking off poor Taeyang's pants. And a completely naked Commander. Yes, this happened on a variety show.



This was a good, solid and fun outing for the Big Bang boys. GD even promised to return to the show. If this episode is any indication, let's hope that episode is soon.


#4 Running Man High School Horror Special (Ep 261)


Running Man has a real knack for horror themed episodes, and this is no different. The only complaint I have about episode 261 is that it is split into 2 parts, a continuation of the previous week's Millionaire Club episode and one of the most legit scary horror themed episodes on Running Man.


The mission is so simple: go into an abandoned girl's high school and find your nametags. The catch is that each member has to find both his or her nametag, as well as the nametag of their cameraman who has worked tirelessly running alongside throughout the past 5 years.


The events that transpire in the half an hour can honestly leave you in stitches, while also cowering in fear. In true haunted house fashion, the members are all scared silly by jumpscares, dancing ghosts, mother ghosts pushing baby prams, dead scholars, the works.


The thing about the Running Man members is that all of them are extremely chicken about the prospect of a haunted house (with the exception of maybe Ji-hyo because of her role in Whispering Corridors) and to put them in that situation with no other means of escape definitely gives them a ghost of a time.


#3  Running Man Unanimous Teamwork (Ep 267)


It's a known fact that most fans watch Running Man because of one thing; the amazing cast interaction. The seven members have bonded so well on the show that watching them week in, week out isn't so much as a chore as it is to see what they are getting themselves up to.


Think Big Bang Theory, Friends, How I Met Your Mother etc. So what better way than to showcase this fact than to put all seven members in a house and try to get them to play nice with each other.


The mission for this episode actually involves unanimous teamwork, in which all members have to complete the task in unanimous fashion. In between the Monday Couple's puzzle, to the foot volleyball and a lot of hilarious forehead slap punishments, this episode doesn't showcase that much of the "Running" aspect of the show.



Instead, it gives us a more intimate look at how the 7 members have grown since the show began 5 years ago, and it's extremely heartwarming to watch.


#2 Running Man 100 v 100 (Ep 271 and 272)

#1 Running Man Zombie (Ep 277)


A zombie special that was a hark back to the days of the older Running Man specials. Despite the obvious scripting in this special which made the whole episode feel more like a mini TV movie, the gags were hilarious and the cast were well into their respective roles. Taking a page out of the classic zombie movies, the PDs were very careful to script an episode which showcased many of the typical zombie tropes, with an obvious twist of course.


The best thing to happen is the transformation of several of the Running Man members into their zombie counterparts. Suk-jin, in particular worked his zombie charms the best, and his leadership of the undead horde will go down as one of the greatest moments on Running Man.


Another good thing that came out of this episode is the fact that you can always rely on Kim Jong-kook in whatever situation. Even zombies are afraid of him.


In an episode so full of zombies, there was undoubtedly a lot of moments to savor; like the Shoulder Brothers dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller, or Ji-hyo putting up against an zombie attack by herself.



A zombie special that definitely has enough bite to keep us all entertained.


Do you agree with the top 10 list above, or do you think I missed out something, somewhere? Maybe I missed out a favorite episode of yours which you think deserves a spot on this list? Which are YOUR top episodes from 2015? Leave a comment below!

It's only 4 more days to the new year 2016. Since this is the last Running Mondays post of the year, I just want to take this chance to thank all of you for your support and for reading. And of course, a very Happy New Year everyone! Here's to more Running Man goodness next year!

Cheerios!