Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun sparked rumors of a feud right after their debut?… "Business relationship" led to laughter → "It's bittersweet, like I could cry" as warm reconciliation takes place.
Ji Seok-jin and Ji Ye-eun debuted as the mixed duet ‘Chungju Ji-ssi,’ and from their first stage, their bickering chemistry evoked smiles with a ‘feud rumor(?).’
In the SBS variety show Running Man aired on the 22nd, Ji Seok-jin and singer Ji Ye-eun formed the mixed duet team ‘Chungju Ji-ssi’ and showcased their summer seasonal song ‘Milkshake.’ The ‘Milkshake’ features a bright and cute melody that stimulates childhood innocence, making it an easily singable children’s song-style K-pop track.
However, the stage preparation process was not easy. On that day, the production team set penalties based on the promotional time for the song. Promotion within 30 seconds would be free, but if it exceeded 50 seconds, the members would have to treat everyone to a meal, and if the full version was revealed, they would have to provide coffee for all staff. In response, Ji Seok-jin said, "Then let’s just do 50 seconds," making a realistic choice, but during the decisive highlight, the song was interrupted, leading him to ultimately say, "I will generously treat everyone to coffee."
The stage began with augmented reality (AR), but Ji Ye-eun warmed up her voice and passionately sang as if it were a live performance, while the members cheered, shouting, "Milky-skinned Ji Ye-eun!" However, as soon as Ji Seok-jin appeared, the atmosphere turned abruptly, and shouts of "Stop it, Ji Seok-jin!" erupted, turning the scene into a sea of laughter.
In the subsequent game, the ‘Choi Kkang Avengers Last Place Battle’ unfolded, and even though the two members of Chungju Ji-ssi were on the same team, they repeated conflicts of opinion, raising suspicions of a ‘feud rumor just one day after their debut.’ Eventually, the members joked, saying, "It seems those two don’t get along… it’s a business relationship," adding more laughter.
Even in front of food, conflicts(?) continued. Ji Seok-jin proclaimed, "I am the one who made the milkshake," showcasing his producer persona, but Ji Ye-eun didn’t budge, causing laughter. Subtitles even declared, ‘Chungju Ji-ssi feud is certain.’ However, in the end, Ji Ye-eun quietly handed food to Ji Seok-jin, and Yoo Jae-suk remarked, "It’s like Ye-eun is taking care of her father," injecting humor. Ji Ye-eun also said, "It’s bittersweet. I feel like I could cry," bringing both laughter and emotion.
From their debut stage filled with laughter, conflicts, and emotions, attention is focused on where the ‘real chemistry’ of Chungju Ji-ssi will lead.
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