Actor Ji Ye-eun temporarily halted activities due to health issues, and a citizen's comment that moved her to tears was broadcast as it happened.
On the 25th, her agency, CPN Entertainment, said, "Ji Ye-eun will focus on caring for her body and recovering her health starting in September," adding, "We will not spare necessary support so she can rest sufficiently and return." They did not disclose specific treatment details or timing, but broadcasting insiders said various options, including the possibility of surgery, are being reviewed.
A graduate of the Acting Department at Korea National University of Arts, Ji Ye-eun debuted on the theater stage in 2017, then rose to prominence through Coupang Play's SNL Korea series. She later joined SBS's Running Man as a regular member and has shown her presence in various programs such as Coupang Play's Office Workers and Netflix's Kian's Bizarre B&B.
Meanwhile, on the SBS episode of Running Man aired on the 14th, the members joked by pointing out "things they hope to fix before the end of this year." Ji Seok-jin was told to rest when he felt a cold coming on, and Yoo Jae-suk advised Song Ji-hyo to cut back on drinking for her health. Song Ji-hyo also made a joke linking Ji Ye-eun and Yang Se-chan, to which Ji Ye-eun made a face as if to say "what is this sister saying?" and drew laughter.
Also that day, the mission was to find a citizen named Yubin and have Kim Jong-kook slapped on the cheek, and the members eventually succeeded in finding Yubin. Ji Ye-eun was chosen as the representative to be slapped, and the citizen said, "I want to see you for a long, long time," offering words of support for a long career. Ji Ye-eun was moved and showed a tearful reaction that touched viewers' hearts.
Especially for Ji Ye-eun, who recently announced a pause in activities, the words "I want to see you for a long time" resonated more deeply, and fans and viewers are also supporting her recovery and swift return.
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