Jeon So-min has reportedly continued to keep in touch with the 'Running Man' production team after her departure, drawing attention.
On the 7th, the SBS program 'Running Man' aired a 'Time Attack Punishment Fighter' race where participants must complete missions within a given time to leave work.
On this day, the production team introduced the first game, 'Song Follow 3-Minute Cooking,' noting that it was a game suggested by former member Jeon So-min, which captured people's attention.
Upon hearing Jeon So-min's name mentioned, Kim Jong-kook expressed surprise, asking, 'Are you in touch with So-min?' The production team explained, 'She keeps in touch regularly and occasionally sends us games.' Ji Suk-jin showed excitement, saying, 'So-min sends them? Tell her to come once.' Yoo Jae-suk also joked, 'She should come and do it,' eliciting laughter. Choi Daniel comically raised suspicions about whether So-min is being compensated, generating laughs at the site.
'Song Follow 3-Minute Cooking,' suggested by Jeon So-min, is an individual game where one cooking staff member sings the recipe to the accompaniment of music, and the other members listen and cook. It's actually a meme game that has recently gained attention in shorts, and the members were surprised by her idea, recalling her iconic 'So-min tension' fondly.
Earlier, Jeon So-min left 'Running Man' in November 2023 after about 6 years and 7 months of participation. He gained immense love with various nicknames like 'Dolsomin' and 'Jeon Sobari,' known for his quirky and lively charm that contrasts with his cute appearance, and decided to depart to focus on his primary career in acting.
Before her departure, there were gaps due to malicious comments from some overseas fans and health issues, but after returning, she continued to showcase a strong friendship with the members. The production team also turned the viewer bulletin board private to draw the line against indiscriminate criticism toward Jeon So-min.
With Jeon So-min's name mentioned again in the broadcast, viewers reacted with comments such as, 'Is it a hint of her return?' 'There's definitely a sense of emptiness without So-min,' and 'Sending game ideas shows real affection,' raising expectations.
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