On the November 2 episode of SBS’s Running Man, newlywed Kim Jong-kook offered a heartfelt apology to Ji Ye-eun, who returned to the show after a three-week break due to health issues.
Ji Ye-eun had temporarily halted her activities because of hypothyroidism, but her surprise return was met with cheers and warm applause from the cast.
During the episode, Kim Jong-kook confessed with an embarrassed laugh, “We all owe Ye Eun an apology. Her double chin wasn’t from weight gain — it was because of her thyroid condition.” The moment drew laughter and empathy from viewers, showing his sincerity and good-natured humor.
Ji Ye-eun, still recovering, thanked everyone for their support, saying in a slightly strained voice, “Thank you so much for cheering me on.” When members urged her not to talk too much, she responded enthusiastically, “It’s okay — I have to speak like this to get my vocal cords working again.”
Her determination and positive energy touched both the audience and her fellow members, who expressed relief to see her gradually returning to form.
The episode was part of the show’s Running Man Weekly Keyword Race, which features missions based on the members’ trending topics from the past week.
Sources: MyDaily,SBS
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