Ji Suk Jin recently made a surprise appearance through a video call on SBS's 'Running Man', sharing his latest updates with the audience.

The 'Running Man' episode aired on the 21st recorded a '2049 viewership rating' of 2.8% (according to Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area, household-based) and secured the number one spot in its timeslot for entertainment shows. Notably, the average viewership rating was 4.8%, showing an upward trend for the third consecutive week, with a peak minute rating soaring to 6%.

This episode was a special segment titled 'Is This a Reward I’m Satisfied With?', featuring guests Hong Jin Ho, Kim Dong Hyun, and Jonathan. The cast and guests, in anticipation of Ji Suk Jin's return next week, had to complete a royal banquet. The members and guests transformed into characters from the Joseon dynasty, with Yoo Jae Suk as Yoo Geoji, Yang Se Chan as Yang Seja, Song Ji Hyo as Song Sato, and Kim Jong Kook amusing everyone as Kim Hugung.

Kim Jong Kook specifically mentioned the recent popularity of the 'Loveable' challenge in Japan and Thailand and even performed the cheerful 'Loveable' dance. When Song Ji Hyo, unaware of this trend, expressed her surprise, Yoo Jae Suk jokingly advised her to "try the challenge next year," causing laughter among everyone.

In the day's race, which was a team competition, the members used coins appropriate to their characters to prepare a royal banquet. The teams were divided with beggar Yoo Jae Suk, foreign envoy Haha, slave hunter Hong Jin Ho, and slave Kim Dong Hyun in one team, and concubine Kim Jong Kook, magistrate Song Ji Hyo, crown prince Yang Se Chan, and scholar Jonathan in another.

During the mission, Ji Suk Jin made a surprise appearance via video call. He playfully commented on the members' appearances and made everyone laugh with his quick wit. Yoo Jae Suk humorously responded that "since it's only audio, it would only amount to a radio appearance fee," adding to the laughter. Yoo Jae Suk then bid farewell with "See you next week," raising expectations for the next week's comeback broadcast.

In the final race, Song Ji Hyo and Hong Jin Ho, who had the most coins in their respective teams, were exempt from the penalty draw. Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Dong Hyun ended up being chosen for the flogging punishment. The preview for the upcoming episode hinted at Ji Suk Jin's comeback after 5 weeks, promising yet another legendary episode.