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Posted by ssarahWho1 pt Monday, August 3, 2015

ILY 'Running Man': Why we should all ship the 'Monday Couple'

Song Ji Hyo, Gary
1. Have you heard of the 'Monday Couple'?
Once upon a time there was a South Korean variety show called 'Running Man'. It became an adventure with many plots and twists as Lee Kwang Soo proved how he was pretty hot, and Kim Jong Kook proved he has more aegyo than us.

Now, there's no real adventure without some romance right? Naturally, the 'Monday Couple' was born between member Gary and Song Ji Hyo. Let me just say, many ships have sailed regarding this precious couple, and there's no reason to stop.
2. Gary & Song Ji Hyo
The 'Monday Couple' has been delighting fans for about 5 years now. For those who are not familiar with the show, this pair is made up of Gary, who is the rapper of Leessang, and Song Ji Hyo, who is a beloved female actress. The title was created from the show's filming schedule - referring that Gary and Song Ji Hyo are only a couple on the Monday that they film.

Read on!
3. We need to ship them to see more interactions like these
4. They're just too natural together
5. and they are silly
6. We need to see more of their awkward couple dances
7. They even look cute cooking together
8. He will always lose to her
When on opposite teams, Gary can't do much with Song Ji Hyo's tactics. In this particular episode, she gave him sad puppy eyes and pleaded him to let her go by grabbing onto his leg.
9. Even in times of tough competitiion
He's a loyal man.
10. Gary protects his woman
and she calls him "honey"!
11. Cue Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'
12. Watch them perform together
He raps: "In my eyes, your body has the most beautiful lines than anything else Your dark hair, I melt in its scent." Oh my~
13. They get jealous, like real couples
Gary asked Song Ji Hyo if she was jealous that he was paired with a female guest, and she said yes. Then when he asked if her guest partner was good looking, she answered yes. Gary then pouts and said, "How can you say that so quickly?!"
14. Gary seems to get a bit more jealous?
He said, "If I could change my partner, I want to be with Song Ji Hyo."
15. Oh no…
But it's okay because (next slide) . . .
16. He got to kiss her!
Look at her expression <3 and she admitted her heart fluttered!
17. Whenever they get this close, it makes our hearts pound
18. They look good together all the time
Like in this cute CF.
19. They shared their thoughts about the 'Monday Couple' in this interview
It seemed like Gary has bigger feelings for his partner . . .
20. Don't worry, she wants you too!
21. We can all relate to the 'Monday Couple'
Their relationship reenacts the stages of an actual relationship. There was the initial chase, the stage when they were both blissfully dating, difficult times of arguments, a moment when there was a halt in their relationship (Song Ji Hyo was dating in the "real world"), and finally their reconciliation where they are currently back together (it was reported Song Ji Hyo was not in her "real" relationship anymore).
22. South Korea's National Couple
(SAD SPOILER: This wedding picture is photo shopped)

Hopefully this lovely pairing will be a dream come true one day. Long live the 'Monday Couple'!

SEE ALSO: Song Ji Hyo to return to the big-screen in horror film 'Savior'

  1. Song Ji Hyo
  2. Gary
  3. RUNNING MAN
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