On January 30, Song Ji-Hyo published a message on Instagram, facing the criticisms of some netizen regarding his acceptance speech to the SBS Entertainment Awards of 2024 held the previous day.
Song Ji-Hyo received the Sterry Entertainment Awards sterry award of 2024. At the time, it appeared caught off by his victory. When his name was called, he seemed roughly as he approached the stage. Even after receiving the trophy, he admitted, “I was so out of it that I ended up winning an award”, visibly agitated.
Some Netizen criticized his reaction, saying that his speech was not structured and lacking sincerity. The discussions on the controversy on the acceptance speech of Song Ji-Hyo started circulating on social media and online communities.
Apparently aware of the controversy, Song Ji-Hyo brought to Instagram to share his thoughts.
He explained, “I was so busy participating in the ceremony because of my shooting program that I barely had time for accessories, hair or makeup. Since the award was completely unexpected, I was unable to correctly articulate my thoughts. I have always been a little straightforward when I speak and in my agitated state, I probably came across an insincere. “
Song Ji-Hyo then shared a more composed acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to Yoo Jae-Suk, Ji Seok-Jin, Haha, Kim Jong-Sekook, Yang Se-Chan and the Running Man staff.
He said, “I sincerely thank the spectators and running man fans for selecting me for this significant and precious prize. I will love him a lot. Receiving such a significant prize motivated me to work even more to bring more fun and laughter as a member as a man in execution. I will do my best to be an even better stage heritage this year. “
Below is the post on Instagram complete with ji-hyo song:
So I was in a hurry to participate in the ceremony because of my shooting program that I barely had time for accessories, hair or makeup.
Since the award was completely unexpected, I was unable to correctly articulate my thoughts. I have always been a little straightforward when I speak, and in my agitated state, I probably came across as I insincere. So, I wanted to take the opportunity to write my feelings again.
I sincerely thank the spectators and fans of “Running Man” for selecting me for this significant and precious prize. I will love him a lot.
Receiving such a significant prize motivated me to work even more to bring more fun and laughter as a member of “man in execution”. I will do my best to be an even better stage heritage this year.
In addition, I want to express my gratitude to Jae-Seok Oppe, Seok-Jin Oppa, Jong-Kook Oppa, Haha Opppa, Se-Chan, Ye-Eun and Kang-Hoon, who always create funny moments and guide me! And for our production team-Hyung-in, Hyo-IM, our Democratic Party, the writers and our shooting team dedicated-thank you very much. I really believe this prize is thanks to all of you.
A huge congratulations to our leader, Jae-Seok Oppe, for having won the first prize for the 20th time! Congratulations to our younger members, Ye-Eun and Kang-Hoon, for receiving the Rising Star Award! And to Hyung-in and the “Running Man” team for winning the Program of the Year Prize: I love you and respect all of you!
In addition, a great thanks to director Hong Da-Won, the teacher Hye-Seon and the manager So-Yeon, who took time to make me appear beautiful in the new lunar year.
I will do my best to be an even better stage heritage this year! I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2025!
