On the latest episode of SBS's 'Strong Heart', Leessang's Gary appeared as a special guest, and veteran entertainer Boom took the opportunity to play around with the variety rookie. Boom began by assuring Gary that he was on the phone with his 'Running Man' castmate, Song Ji Hyo, and asked him to greet her on the phone. Gary then took the initiative, saying in a sweet voice, "Mong Ji...?" (Song Ji Hyo's nickname on 'Running Man' is 'Mong Ji Hyo', or 'Blank Ji Hyo') However, he was crestfallen as Boom promptly announced, "Thanks for tuning in to 'a corner within a corner'," drawing laughs from those present. The conversation soon turned to the 'Monday Couple', and Gary was asked by MC Lee Seung Gi if he was actually close enough to the actress to use special names for each other. "Everyone's close friends on 'Running Man'," Gary answered truthfully. "At first, I was worried that it would harm her image and I discussed it with the producers, but I was thankful since she was so open to it," he continued. In response, the cast asked the prerequisite question, "Are you two real?" to which Gary answered, "That's right. We loved each other. Let's just end it there," drawing a second round of laughter from the audience. Meanwhile, the latest episode was also noted for being the first episode with Lee Seung Gi as the lone MC; the show had previous been hosted by both Lee Seung Gi and Kang Ho Dong. Source: Arts News via Naver