In a surprising turning point the episode of 24 August of SBS Running ManThe singer Kim Jong-Kook, who recently revealed his marriage plans, has aroused attention to his apparently distant behavior towards the longtime co-protagonist Ji-Hyo, a part of the most loved love lines of the show.
The themed episode around a “Running University” seminar characterized the national Judo Kim Min-Jong and Kim Ha-Yoon athletes who joined the cast in a series of games of games and buses. While the missions were lively, the spectators could not help but notice an embarrassing moment between Kim Jong-Akeo and Ji-Hyo Song during a “Running Ball” lottery segment.
When Song Ji-Hyo contacted Kim Jong-Sekook with a smile after his name has been designed, he did not recognize his gesture, leaving it visibly caught. “Why do you hate me?” He asked as a joke, to whom Kim Jong-Akekward replied awkwardly, “I thought my name was called. When did I say I hated you?”
Given their chemical iconic on the screen and the past voices of the love line, the disbraft reaction of Kim Jong-Kook immediately turned on the speculation among the fans. Some wondered if this was his way of drawing a clear line with the Ji-Hyo song after publicly sharing that he gets married.
A few days earlier, on August 18, Kim Jong-Kook had taken his fan of Café to provide the long-awaited news: “I’m getting married. It’s my thirtieth anniversary debut this year, and while I haven’t released a new album, I found my best half.” The announcement concluded years of speculation on his romantic life.
Also Running ManThe production team appeared abruptly. A representative told Star News, “The wedding was so secret that we too were not informed in advance.”
That the subdued reaction of Kim Jong-Kook towards Song Ji-Hyo is intentional, marks a considerable change in their dynamic: nostalgic and a little perplexed fans while the long-lasting variety show enters a new chapter.
Sources: Daum – Star News
