On the May 10 broadcast of MBC every1's 'Tteokbokki Brothers', actress Song Ji Hyo joined cast members Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Min, and Lee Yi Kyung as the guest of the day.
On this day, Song Ji Hyo chatted with the cast members about her career as an actress, and as a variety figure as one of the original members of 'Running Man'. Then, Kim Jong Min pointed out, "Whenever Song Ji Hyo is involved, there's always mention of one particular person. Kim Jong Kook." Lee Yi Kyung also mentioned, "It's not just on 'Running Man'. You even came out on Kim Jong Kook's YouTube channel."
Here, Song Ji Hyo confessed, "The main reason I appeared on the YouTube channel was to promote my drama. And to be completely honest, I actually hated being in a 'love line' with Jong Kook oppa in the beginning. I even said to Jong Kook oppa seriously, 'Oppa, let's not do that kind of thing'."
The actress then explained, "Before, I had a 'love line' with Gary oppa, who is now doing very well with his own family. Then, one day after Gary left the show, I was suddenly in a new 'love line' with Jong Kook oppa. To me, the fact that I was one woman, with two 'love lines' involving two different men, that was not acceptable in my mind. So in the beginning, I asked the others not to do it."
Song Ji Hyo went on, "But one day, I just kind of went along with it, and everyone burst out laughing. When I saw those reactions, I thought, 'Maybe it's actually okay? Maybe I should try it?'. These days, I find it funny, and I ask the others to play along more."
In response, fellow 'Running Man' cast member Ji Suk Jin commented, "I even declared once that if those two got married, I would give them my entire wealth." But when Kim Jong Min asked, "Is that still valid?", Ji Suk Jin shook his head and said, "No, it's not."
Lastly, Song Ji Hyo was asked to describe her "ideal type" of man. She answered, "My ideal type is the exact opposite of Kim Jong Kook. I prefer someone like Winnie the Pooh. Someone with a round belly." To this, Kim Jong Min abruptly stood up and showed Song Ji Hyo his belly, while the other cast members stated, "Jong Min can make his belly bigger in no time."
I hate their love line. It just felt so forced.