SBS’s “Running Man“, which aired on December 22nd, featured the “So Cool Running Man Year-End Party” special episode, during which the cast embarked on a two-day trip to Hoengseong, Gangwon-do.
During the episode, Yoo Jae-suk addressed Ji Ye-eun, “How many months have you been with us? You’ve been here since June, haven’t you? For a long-running show like ours with established members, we’re sensitive to changes in the lineup.”
He added “You’ve done so well since you joined. You’ve brought new energy to our program”, praising her contribution. Kim Jong-kook chimed in humorously, “You just need to share some of your appearance fee with us.”
This effectively served as an official announcement of Ji Ye-eun’s addition as a fixed cast member of “Running Man”.
Ji Ye-eun shared her thoughts, “It’s an honor to join such a long-running show. When people used to ask me ‘What show would you like to appear on?’, I always answered, ‘Running Man.’” She then entertained everyone with an a cappella dance performance to Girls’ Generation’s “The Boys”, bringing laughter to the set.
After Jeon So-min stepped down from the show in November last year, “Running Man” had a vacancy in its cast. Ji Ye-eun initially filled this gap as a guest, along with Kang Hoon, who joined under a temporary member system. While Kang Hoon later left to focus on his acting projects, Ji Ye-eun continued appearing on the show, building chemistry with the existing members.
As “Running Man” has been airing for 14 years since its debut in 2010, it holds a unique status as a “longevity variety show”.
The program has a dedicated international fanbase, making cast changes a particularly sensitive issue. Ji Ye-eun initially faced criticism from fans, with harsh comments on SNS prompting her to disable comments on her account.
However, over six months, Ji Ye-eun steadily showcased her unique role and character within the “Running Man” cast, winning over more fans. With her official announcement as a fixed member, expectations are high for what Ji Ye-eun will bring to the show moving forward.
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