On the August 24 episode of SBS’s Running Man, Kim Jong-kook officially broke the news of his September wedding. The announcement came during the “Running University Athletic Competition” segment, filled with laughter, chaotic pillow fights, and quiz mayhem.
Yet amid the fun, one interaction stood out: Song Ji-hyo, after winning a prize, reached out for a high-five with Kim Jong-kook. His lackluster response made her frown and playfully ask, “Why do you dislike it?” He awkwardly replied, “I thought it was coming toward me,” drawing laughter from the cast.
The preview for the next episode took a more serious tone. Before filming began, Kim Jong-kook gathered the cast to announce, “I’m getting married. I’ll live well.”
His fellow members—HaHa, Ji Suk-jin, and Yoo Jae-suk—were visibly shocked. HaHa responded tearfully, “I’m so happy.” But the biggest emotional twist came when Yoo Jae-suk turned to Song Ji-hyo and asked teasingly, “Ji-hyo, are you crying?”
She admitted, “Yeah, I was a bit moved. I liked it so much that I even saved it in my notes.” The moment touched fans deeply, especially those who had followed their on-screen chemistry for over a decade.
Social media lit up with emotional and humorous responses:
- “Ji-hyo really looked teary… Their love line was legendary, so this feels nostalgic.”
- “Kim Jong-kook is finally tying the knot. They should do a Running Man wedding special!”
- “That high-five snub moment was hilarious—Ji-hyo’s reaction was adorable.”
- “Knowing Jong-kook, he probably wanted to keep it quiet, but Ji-hyo getting emotional made it even more touching.”
With Kim Jong-kook’s wedding just around the corner and Running Man capturing every moment, fans are now calling for a full wedding special—perhaps with one last playful callback to the couple that never was.
Sources: nate
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