Love Sparks on 'Running Man' as Seo Jang-hoon and Ji Ye-eun Form a Connection

On the latest episode of SBS's variety show 'Running Man,' aired on the 17th, a new love line emerged between broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon (51) and Ji Ye-eun (31).

The episode featured guests including Seo Jang-hoon, Super Junior's Shindong, and comedian Shin Ki-ru. During a drawing competition, Seo Jang-hoon caught attention by forming a love line with Ji Ye-eun, who is 20 years his junior. In the opening, Ji Ye-eun stood next to Seo Jang-hoon, saying, "I'm going to stick here."

Seo Jang-hoon showed his interest by continuously squirting Ji Ye-eun with a water gun, prompting Haha to reveal, "It seems Seo Jang-hoon likes Ji Ye-eun. He keeps spraying her with water."

Ji Ye-eun, who previously mentioned her ideal type is actor Kim Woo-bin, was humorously highlighted by the production team with captions emphasizing the 'exciting height difference' between her 173cm and Seo Jang-hoon's 205cm.

Seo Jang-hoon also called out Shin Ki-ru during the show. When Shin Ki-ru claimed, "I'm not a big eater, just a frequent eater," Seo Jang-hoon retorted, "Don't talk nonsense on a popular show. You said you don't like clams, but you ate all the clams in the mudflat."

In the final drawing competition judged by AI, guest Seo Jang-hoon received 1,000 won, Shin Ki-ru's footprint drawing earned 11,000 won, and Shindong received 18,000 won. Kim Jong-kook topped the chart with 42,000 won, showcasing his AI-praised drawing skills.

On the other hand, Yoo Jae-suk's artwork was criticized for its theme and intent, receiving a valuation of 6,000 won. He humorously remarked, "That's really harsh," bringing laughter to the set.