Yoo Jae-suk's Unique Facial Features Highlighted on 'Running Man'

On the latest episode of SBS's popular variety show 'Running Man,' aired on the 25th, Yoo Jae-suk's facial features were humorously analyzed for their asymmetry.

The episode, titled 'Starting Today, I'm a Gumiho,' featured actors Kim Hye-yoon and Lomon. During the show, the cast participated in a mission to complete the nine tails of a gumiho, which included a face consultation. An expert commented on the 'Nation's MC' Yoo Jae-suk's face, stating, "It's more asymmetrical than expected," but added, "That's why he became a star," drawing attention.

The expert explained, "People with well-proportioned and balanced features are elegant and refined in person, but they lack memorable points. Stars need to be memorable," and noted that Yoo Jae-suk's asymmetry makes him easily memorable.

Ji Suk-jin jokingly asked, "Are you saying he's ugly?" to which the expert replied, "Not ugly, but charming. He's unique and has character." Yoo Jae-suk laughed, saying, "You're complimenting me in a sophisticated way."

The expert further analyzed Yoo Jae-suk's face, noting, "His philtrum is long, his lips are slightly protruding, and his chin is recessed. It's better to emphasize the upper part of his face for a more appealing look." Yoo Jae-suk humorously requested a softer choice of words, saying, "Recessed sounds harsh."

Reflecting on Yoo Jae-suk's evolving appearance, the expert remarked, "He's worked hard for 30 years. In the past, his glasses didn't suit him, but he found a style that works with horn-rimmed glasses. He's at his most handsome now," bringing laughter to the set.

In contrast, Lomon's visuals were praised for their balance, with features perfectly in place, leading to the conclusion that "his face does it all." Despite the cast's playful attempts to alter his appearance with joke glasses and wigs, Lomon's natural charm shone through, proving that "fashion is completed by the face."

Meanwhile, a secret connection between Lomon and Ji Ye-eun was revealed. Lomon expressed his admiration for 'Running Man' members Haha and Kim Jong-kook, even exchanging phone numbers with them.

When Song Ji-hyo encouraged a love line, asking, "What about Ye-eun?" Ji Ye-eun admitted, "I have Lomon's number. We're acquaintances," to which Lomon confirmed, "I'm close with her."

Ji Suk-jin questioned why this wasn't mentioned earlier, prompting Lomon to reveal, "We had a blind date back then. Don't you remember?" Ji Ye-eun, flustered, told him to "keep quiet," while Lomon explained, "Senior Kadeu Garden was there too; it was an avatar blind date," eliciting laughter.

By Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr