Actress Song Ji Hyo, known since her school days for being so stunning that students allegedly lined up just to see her, is once again at the center of public attention—this time due to an unexpected “scandal” involving a married top singer. Before her debut, she received numerous casting offers in high school but was blocked by her parents. She eventually entered the entertainment industry through street casting during her university years, debuting as a model for the fashion magazine Kiki.
She later gained recognition through music videos and over 10 commercial campaigns before landing the lead role in Wishing Stairs (2003), the most successful installment of the franchise. From there, she built a solid acting career through hit dramas such as Princess Hours, Jumong, Emergency Couple, Ex‑Girlfriends’ Club, Listen to Love, Was It Love?, The Witch’s Diner, as well as films including Sex Is Zero 2, A Frozen Flower, Code Name: Jackal, What a Man Wants, and Intruder.
However, nothing boosted her fame quite like SBS’s Running Man. Starting as a guest in 2010 and eventually becoming a fixed cast member, she helped elevate the show into an international sensation. Her popularity skyrocketed not only in Korea but across the Chinese-speaking world and Southeast Asia. By 2021, videos tagged with her name on Bilibili had accumulated an astonishing 1.8 billion views, surpassing even Chinese celebrities.
Having secured massive recognition at home and abroad, Song Ji Hyo expanded her career once again by launching her underwear brand Nina Ssong on December 29, 2024. While thriving as an actress, entertainer, and entrepreneur, she unexpectedly found herself at the center of renewed scandal rumors involving a married top male singer.
The situation unfolded in a video uploaded on November 6 to her YouTube channel Jihyo Ssong, titled “Let’s Celebrate First (feat. Ji Seok Jin, Choi Daniel).” Ji Seok Jin and Choi Daniel, her colleagues from Running Man, appeared to congratulate her on starting her channel. But an unplanned mention of a past “scandal” sparked a noticeable reaction—and more than 200,000 views within 10 days.
Ji Seok Jin praised Song Ji Hyo for achieving “10 million views” through appearances on his and Kim Jong Kook’s YouTube channels, recalling how comments overwhelmingly praised her beauty. He then suggested she invite Kim Jong Kook to her home for new content, referencing the time she visited his house on his channel.
Surprised, Song Ji Hyo reacted, “Inviting Jong Kook to my house?” Sensing the awkwardness, Choi Daniel added, “But when Ji Hyo went to his house, that was before he got married, right?” The atmosphere instantly shifted. Ji Seok Jin froze for a moment before admitting, “Ah, right! I keep forgetting he’s married…”
This moment reignited old speculation among viewers, who commented:
- “Did something really happen between them back then?”
- “Ji Hyo’s reaction was way too real.”
- “I still can’t get used to the fact that Kim Jong Kook is married.”
Back on April 19, before Kim Jong Kook’s marriage, the two were swept up in dating rumors as the “Kkuk-Mong Couple.” During an episode of Running Man, Song Ji Hyo accidentally called him “yeobo” (“honey”), causing visible shock. She later claimed she meant to say “yeoboseyo” (“hello”), but netizens were unconvinced, suggesting it reflected her natural speech pattern. Both denied the rumors, stating they were “like family.”
More recently, Song Ji Hyo made headlines again after discussing her ideal type and marriage plans on Shin Dong‑yup’s YouTube channel on November 3. She clarified she is not anti‑marriage: “If someone respects my lifestyle, I’m willing to spend my life with them.” She added that at her age, she wants a partner who won’t disrupt her routine and said she would be ready “right away” if someone fits that standard.
As for looks, she surprisingly revealed she prefers warm, chubby men: “Someone like Winnie the Pooh—soft, big, cozy, like a waterbed.” When Shin Dong‑yup joked that she must have been heartbroken when comedians Kim Jun Hyun and Moon Se Yoon got married, she laughed and agreed: “Exactly that kind of vibe.”
Song Ji Hyo has faced several past rumors with celebrities such as Gary and even her agency CEO, but she recently stated on YouTube that she currently has no boyfriend and is confidently enjoying life as a single woman. Her candid attitude toward love and marriage continues to draw public attention—especially now, as unexpected remarks have once again brought old “scandals” back into the spotlight.
Sources: naver
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