The Running Man episode aired on December 14 left viewers completely stunned with an unexpected “pink revelation.” In a moment no one saw coming, Song Ji Hyo, known for being intensely private about her personal life, calmly confessed that she had been in a long-term relationship lasting eight years.
The shock deepened when the timeline was revealed. Prompted by a casual question from Ji Suk Jin about her most recent relationship, Song Ji Hyo confirmed that the entire eight-year romance overlapped with her time filming Running Man. Even more unbelievable? Not a single cast member had any idea. Ji Suk Jin was visibly frozen, repeating himself in disbelief, his blank expression capturing the exact reaction shared by both the cast and viewers.
But the surprises didn’t stop there. Moments after revealing her own secret past, Song Ji Hyo seamlessly transformed from a “hidden lover” into Cupid. She took it upon herself to play matchmaker for Ji Ye Eun, arranging a private car ride with guest star Kang Hoon to create the perfect one-on-one atmosphere.
What followed became the episode’s highlight. While Kang Hoon appeared shy and hesitant, Ji Ye Eun showed assertive flirtation, boldly asking for his phone number without hesitation. The romantic tension reached its peak when the two were later spotted holding hands as they got out of the car, sending the studio into an uproar.
This episode delivered the perfect mix of jaw-dropping revelations from the past and heart-fluttering beginnings in the present. The hand-holding moment between Ji Ye Eun and Kang Hoon has reignited excitement and renewed hope for a long-missed Monday Love Line.
To witness every reaction and unexpected twist, this Running Man episode is one viewers simply can’t afford to miss.
