In 'Running Man,' between the fan-filled Ji Ye-eun and the unpredictably charming Kim Ah-young, Kai eventually surprised everyone with an unexpected remark. He shouted that his ideal type is "Kim Ah-young," adding to the intrigue of the love triangle.
The episode aired on the 27th on SBS 'Running Man,' featuring a peculiar love triangle involving EXO's Kai, Ji Ye-eun, and Kim Ah-young.
On this day, EXO's Kai, known as the textbook of K-pop performances, made his appearance as a solo artist after 11 years, receiving enthusiastic cheers from everyone. Recently returning to society after completing military service, he noted, "It has been two months. This situation is so amazing."
Ji Ye-eun confessed, "I liked EXO's Kai the most. I've been a fan since I was 20 when 'Growl' was released," revealing her decade-long passion. During Kai's new song stage, she couldn't hide her excitement, saying, "My one pick is so cool. I can't film today." However, passion alone did not continue their connection. In a couple's game, Ji Ye-eun hoped that Kai would enter the room she was in but ultimately missed out becoming a couple with Kim Ah-young. Later, in the limousine selection time, without hesitation, Kai chose Kim Ah-young.
Upon this, Ji Ye-eun could not hide her shock, and Yoo Jae-suk remarked, "Ye-eun must be feeling awful," while Yang Se-chan joked, "Ye-eun got rejected by Kai." Ji Suk-jin comforted her, saying, "It's a shame that Ye-eun is not with Kai," but then quickly followed up with, "Just kidding," drawing laughter.
At the same time, Kim Ah-young was inside the limousine drinking champagne with Kai, expressing her excitement, saying, "I can't believe I'm having this much luxury." Kai admitted, "You are much prettier in person," and shared that he is also a fan. He further heated up the atmosphere by saying, "I really enjoyed your accent on (Kim Ah-young's SNL)." Kim Ah-young blushed and said, "You are not joking, right?" and laughed, saying, "I don't want to get out of the car."
Ji Ye-eun, who eventually got a chance to board the limousine, chose Kai in the end. While drinking champagne, she expressed her joy in becoming a fan of the show, saying, "Thank you so much, Running Man." She continued, asking, "I heard you like SNL, so you must like me too?" and "Aren't we meant to be?" while casting a pleasant spell, to which Kai responded, "Then from today, my ideal type is Ji Ye-eun."
However, the real twist came at the end. When Yoo Jae-suk said in a gathering of members, "Ah-young is flirting with Se-chan," Kai showed a jealous reaction, saying, "Why didn't she do that with me?" Ji Ye-eun again cast a spell by saying, "Kai's ideal type is Ji Ye-eun." Then, Kai unexpectedly shocked everyone by saying, "I think I found my ideal type while talking... but it seems to be Ah-young." The members laughed heartily, saying, "Totally, Ji Ye-eun got rejected."
As fan sentiments and excitement, along with surprising confessions, exchanged, the love triangle surrounding Kai, Ji Ye-eun, and Kim Ah-young added a sense of tension beyond mere entertainment.
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