Actor Son Ho-jun and Yoo Seung-ho appeared as guests on 'Running Man,' which maintained the top spot in '2049 ratings.'
The SBS 'Running Man' broadcast on 11th recorded a '2049 ratings' of 1.9%, achieving first place among entertainment programs during the same time slot, with a peak viewership rating of 4.7% (according to Nielsen Korea based on households).
The broadcast featured a race titled 'Killers' territory marking,' divided into two teams. The members grabbed attention right from the opening as they appeared as Tiger Squad and Grasshopper Squad. Joining the Tiger Squad were Ji Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Ji Ye-eun, Yang Se-chan, and actor Son Ho-jun, while the Grasshopper Squad saw Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, Choi Daniel, and actor Yoo Seung-ho supporting.
Son Ho-jun and Yoo Seung-ho, who had previously appeared on 'Running Man,' delivered laughter with their unique chemistry with the members. Ji Seok-jin was surprised to learn that Son Ho-jun had been a guest, and Son Ho-jun made a joke, asking, 'Were you here then?' This drew laughter from the group. Notably, Son Ho-jun had a one-on-one duel with Ji Seok-jin 11 years ago, during which Ji Seok-jin mentioned that 'my wife is a huge fan' of Son Ho-jun.
Yoo Seung-ho garnered attention with his chemistry with Ji Ye-eun. He complimented her, saying, 'You’re really beautiful,' and Ji Ye-eun shyly replied, 'I really liked you, Seung-ho.' To this, Yoo Jae-suk humorously responded, 'Yoo Seung-ho probably won’t lie; he’ll ride off in a carnival right after the recording,' eliciting laughter.
Later, during lunch, Ji Ye-eun called Yoo Seung-ho over to her, saying, 'If you eat tteokbokki with me, we’re dating,' trying to flirt, and Kim Jong-kook added, 'Date for a moment and then break up,' which flustered Yoo Seung-ho. Ultimately, when Yoo Seung-ho ate the tteokbokki, Ji Ye-eun quickly exclaimed, 'Starting from today, it’s day one,' turning the scene into a laughter-filled moment.
Meanwhile, during this race, the Grasshopper Squad took over the butler café, enjoying all the services, while the captives Haha, Ji Seok-jin, Ji Ye-eun, and Son Ho-jun faced the humiliation of becoming the butlers. They had to fulfill all the services requested by the Grasshopper Squad, even showcasing singing and dancing.
Riding on their momentum, the Grasshopper Squad claimed the final victory by finding the opposing flag first in the last mission. The Tiger Squad, consisting of Yang Se-chan, Ji Seok-jin, Ji Ye-eun, and Son Ho-jun, faced penalties, and among them, Yang Se-chan and Ji Ye-eun experienced the misfortune of being assigned ink penalties.
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