On the April 20 episode of SBS’s “Running Man,” viewers will witness the hilariously competitive spirit of the cast as they transform into merchants in a special race titled Merchant Wars: Earn to Survive.
In this race, members become part of the “Running Merchants Association” and must purchase assigned items and resell them for a profit.
As the teams split up and headed to Seongsu-dong and Dongdaemun for shopping, an unexpected pink moment bloomed in Seongsu. Song Ji-hyo casually called Kim Jong-kook “yeobo” (a Korean term of endearment meaning “honey” or “darling”), sparking immediate reactions from the other members.
Kim Jong-kook appeared visibly flustered, while other castmates in the car exploded with laughter and curiosity, exclaiming, “What’s going on between you two?!”
This brief moment is now stirring speculation: could this be the return of the once-rumored “Kkuk-Mong couple”? The chemistry between Kim Jong-kook and Song Ji-hyo, once overshadowed by the show’s focus on family-like dynamics, may be resurfacing after a long silence.
Meanwhile, over in Dongdaemun, Yoo Jae-suk’s team traded romance for laughs. As they searched for items to satisfy a stylist client, they stumbled upon a wig shop that delivered comedic gold. Everyone at the scene burst into laughter as they tried on vintage-style wigs that seemed to transport them back in time.
Comedians Ji Ye-eun and Choi Daniel also jumped in, rocking outrageous looks and adding to the mayhem. What item did they actually decide to buy from this treasure trove of comedy? Viewers are in for a surprise.
Catch all the laughter and unexpected heart-flutters in Running Man’s Merchant Wars: Earn to Survive episode airing Sunday, April 20 at 6:10 PM KST.