[theqoo] SONG JIHYO EMBROILED IN 'RUNNING MAN DEPARTURE RUMORS', BARELY APPEARS FOR 1 MIN IN A 1 HR 30 MIN SHOW → CRITICISM ERUPTS

Public opinion has surfaced calling for actress Song Jihyo to leave the SBS variety show ‘Running Man,’ where she has served as a regular member for 16 long years. The 793rd episode of ‘Running Man,’ aired on the 8th, featured the members transformed into employees of an event company, competing in a race titled 'Run & Fun Company: Spin the Roulette.' Unlike the other members who actively engaged in conversation, Song Jihyo appeared only occasionally, reacting passively.

The following day, the 9th, SBS uploaded a separately edited highlight reel of the broadcast to its official channel. The comments section for this video was a stark contrast to past highlight clips that drew laughter over the broadcast content. Netizens pointed out Song Jihyo's on-air attitude, commenting, “She was so quiet I didn't even know she was there,” and “It's a variety show, what's she supposed to do if she doesn't talk?” Some netizens even demanded her departure from the program, stating, “In the 1 hour and 30 minutes of footage, Song Jihyo seems to appear for less than a minute.” They argued that her lack of initiative was negatively impacting the other members.

One netizen stated, “The current Running Man is a completely different show from its early days,” arguing, “Song Jihyo gained popularity through her active role in name tag removal, but as the program's focus shifted to talk-based segments, her character can't shine.” They further offered an analytical opinion, stating, “Rather than clinging to her old character, she should adapt herself to fit the program.”

Song Jihyo, who joined Running Man as a regular member in 2011 and has held her position for 16 years, faced a ‘prop controversy’ in 2023 due to her passive attitude. Yoo Jaesuk, the face of the program, also addressed the controversy at the time through a channel, stating, “There was an episode where I watched ‘Running Man’ and thought, ‘Jihyo is so quiet today.’ Jihyo was really upset about it and said, ‘I should have tried harder.’” He promised a changed appearance alongside Song Jihyo.

Three years later, the same controversy has resurfaced, leading netizens to conclude that Song Jihyo's standing on Running Man is different now.

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1. Why complain about motivation when she's getting paid?

2. The Running Man of right now just doesn't match with the trend anymore

3. She probably get paid hundreds to thousands per appearance. What a sweet life, I'm jealousㅋㅋ

4. She's indeed severe...

5. She could probably leave on her own

6. Seeing how she lives just makes me so envious

7. The team composition is mostly just Haha and Ji Seokjin, who are always together, and even when guests appear, when there's no real connection between them, so it feels like there's no additional content

8. It's not that Running Man isn't giving her enough screen time, it just seems like Song Jihyo herself isn't putting in the effort. She seems stuck in a rut... If she's lost her motivation, it might be better for her to leave the show

9. This isn't the first or second time she's stuck in this controversy. It's fascinating how she's still on the show

10. It'd be better for her to leave. Song Jihyo barely gets any screen time now

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