Ji Seok-jin, farewell stage just one day after debut... 'Running Man' members burst into laughter.
Ji Seok-jin declared his debut in the music industry with a mixed duet, but just one day later, the subtitle 'farewell stage' was added, bringing delightful laughter.
In the SBS entertainment show Running Man aired on 22nd, Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun formed a team as a mixed duet 'Chungju Ji-ssi' and showcased their debut stage with the new song 'Milkshake.'
'Chungju Ji-ssi' drew attention from the team name to the title track with its unique sensibility. The new song Milkshake is a summer season song capturing the feelings of loving milkshakes during childhood, characterized by a cheerful melody like a children's song and pure lyrics. Ji Seok-jin’s soft and warm tone blended with Ji Ye-eun’s refreshing vocals, showcasing unexpected chemistry.
However, the promotional time for the audio track was limited. The production team presented a rule stating, 'Promotion is free if within 30 seconds, a meal treat for the members if over 50 seconds, and a coffee cart for all staff for the full version.' In response, Ji Seok-jin confidently grabbed the mic, saying, 'Then let’s go with 50 seconds,' but when the music cut off during the highlight of the song, he appeared flustered and expressed disappointment, noting, 'I will happily provide the coffee cart' and 'The point choreography is important, but the main part didn’t come out.'
Ultimately, the production team allowed for the promotion of the point choreography, but the members said, 'Change one to an idol instead of hyung,' and 'Let’s rather debut Ji Jin-hee,' bursting into laughter, while the subtitle 'Veteran farewell stage' appeared on the broadcast, provoking even more laughter. The scene turned into a sea of laughter due to the ironic situation of a farewell stage just one day after debut.
Yoo Jae-suk remarked, 'This hyung really pays for everything. He’s the money man,' adding, 'Marketing requires spending money,' while Ji Seok-jin expressed his sincerity, saying, 'I will do everything from SNS to vinyl marketing.' The coffee cart commemorating the debut is scheduled to be revealed next week, and 'Chungju Ji-ssi' is expected to continue its journey.
Meanwhile, the Milkshake stage by Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun was decorated with a bright and lovely atmosphere, raising expectations about the possibility of an official release. Although it seemed like a fleeting debut stage, sincerity and laughter were certainly conveyed.
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