Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo, who once garnered attention for their chemistry as a 'will-they-won't-they' couple on Running Man, have once again formed a strange atmosphere.
The SBS entertainment show Running Man, broadcast on the 24th, depicted the members engaging in fierce competition for various prizes and exemption from penalties.
According to the rules of the game that day, to obtain a prize, members had to enter running balls into a lottery box, and the exemption from penalties was determined based on the lottery results.
The strategies employed by the members were polar opposites. While one group opted for careful diversified entries, invoking the stock market adage, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket!", another group known as the 'all-in group' put everything in one spot, leaving their fate to chance. Unchosen running balls would automatically disappear, and if they failed to win, penalties would be immediately confirmed, creating an atmosphere filled with earnest prayers.
Amid this, the 'golden hand' Song Ji-hyo successfully drew a running ball, erupting in cheers. Elated, she asked Kim Jong-kook, who was next to her, for a high five, but he unexpectedly responded with indifference, creating an awkward atmosphere. Song Ji-hyo then revealed her disappointment by asking, "Why do you dislike it?", to which Kim Jong-kook, seemingly flustered, explained, "I thought the penalty would be on me," eliciting laughter.
The 'Guk Ji-hyo couple,' which garnered intense support from fans by subtly creating a romantic vibe on Running Man in the past, also captured attention in this episode with their delicate back-and-forth. Following the broadcast, viewers reacted with comments like, "Brings back memories of the will-they-won't-they days," "Jong-kook's response is too cold; Ji-hyo must have been upset," and "This couple's chemistry is still alive."
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