Review: This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
On Running Man it was revealed that the reason Ji Ye-eun paused activities, which had only been the subject of rumors, was hypothyroidism.
On the Feb. 2 broadcast of SBS entertainment show Running Man, Ji Ye-eun announced her return.
That day the youngest member Ji Ye-eun made a sudden return after about three weeks, completing the full Running Man lineup. Appearing with a noticeably hoarse voice, Ji Ye-eun suddenly showed tears when she faced her older sisters and brothers. "Coming back after three weeks makes me tear up," she said, drawing attention as she actually choked up with her signature "ppueeng" expression.
In particular, when Ji Ye-eun, who returned healthy after three weeks off, appeared, someone said, "Health is back, we missed you, say hello." But Ji Ye-eun returned announcing herself with an even rougher, hoarse voice. She had paused activities due to hypothyroidism. Kim Jong-kook said, "We already apologized to Ye-eun. Ye-eun's double chin is not fat but because of her thyroid," drawing attention to her now sharper jawline, and said, "Anyway, it's a relief that her health has recovered."
Ji Ye-eun thanked everyone, saying, "Anyway, I'm grateful for all the support," and greeted again in a hoarse voice. Choi Daniel said, "Her voice hasn't fully returned yet," expressing concern. The voice is expected to return soon. Riding the momentum, when someone said today's keyword is Ji Ye-eun's return, Ji Ye-eun was moved again. When everyone said, "Don't talk so much," Ji Ye-eun reassured them, saying, "Talking a lot like this helps the vocal cords stick together," saying that talking a lot is a way to recover quickly.
Meanwhile, her return with an even stronger appetite made everyone look forward to Ji Ye-eun's activities. The production team said to commemorate Ji Ye-eun's return, "We decided to prepare what Ji Ye-eun wants to eat," and added, "Whatever she wants, the members must procure it, and the production team will cover the expense in full to celebrate the return of her appetite."
Before starting the quiz, Ji Ye-eun said, "Coming back after three weeks makes me emotional; it's more touching than cheerful," and suddenly burst into tears, prompting everyone to exclaim, "Laughing and then crying?" Unable to understand the emotional reaction, Ji Ye-eun said, "My heart has weakened; I got choked up because you empathized," and added, "Coming back after three weeks my hormones are fluctuating," and Haha again apologized, "I'm sorry for teasing you about a double chin (it's a thyroid issue) and for teasing your Adam's apple."
Meanwhile, it was previously reported that Ji Ye-eun had suspended activities and was undergoing medical treatment starting last month. At the time, an agency official told OSEN, "Starting in September, Ji Ye-eun will take care of her physical condition and focus on recovering her health. We will provide all necessary support so the actor can take sufficient rest and return."
In this regard, Yoo Jae-suk explained on the Running Man broadcast on the 12th, "I heard Ye-eun's issue was related to burnout, but that's not the case. She is currently undergoing brief treatment." Later, a media outlet quoted a source saying Ji Ye-eun had paused activities due to hypothyroidism, but the agency responded, "Please understand that the thyroid matter is personal medical information and it is difficult to confirm accurately."
[Photo] 'OSEN DB, broadcast screen capture'
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