"Running Man" for 10 seconds..Is it Song Jihyo or the production team who fell in love with mannerism [Kim Noeul's Sunset Note]

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Actor Song Ji-hyo's theory of dropping out of "Running Man" has reignited. The controversy arose because the appearance lasted only about 10 seconds during the 90-minute broadcast time.

In the 793rd episode of SBS entertainment show "Running Man," which aired on the 8th of last month, Song Ji-hyo appeared only for about 10 seconds. The so-called "Pyeongpoong Controversy" arose in that even this was not a leading figure but a passive figure such as reaction, leading to some viewers' demand to get off.

Song Ji-hyo's so-called disappearance of a certain amount, so-called "Pyeongpung" controversy, was already raised once in 2023. At that time, Song Ji-hyo was on the cutting board with a passive attitude, and some voiced criticism, calling it a "ruthless attitude." When the first controversy arose, Song Ji-hyo reversed public opinion with a change in a month. It succeeded in regaining the affection of viewers with a more active and lively attitude to the program.

Song Ji-hyo, who joined "Running Man" as a regular member in 2010, has been a pillar for 16 years. Actor Lee Kwang-soo, who has been with him for 11 years, has remained silent even during various big and small changes or ups and downs after his departure from the program. In particular, the characters of "Mung Ji-hyo" and "rogue Ji-hyo," which were obtained with their easy-going and goofy charm, were attractive enough to be loved by viewers.

Among them, repeated disappearances and controversy over attitudes have led to criticism that Song Ji-hyo may have fallen into "mannerism." However, is this point limited to Song Ji-hyo.

"Running Man" is quite different from the beginning of the show. Rather than the signature game of "Running Man," the game has gradually changed to a format that allows guests to talk or solve various missions. As the chase, which was not an exaggeration to say the identity of the program, decreased, the charm of the broadcast itself disappeared. In addition, some fixed members remain in the chase days and cannot find new charms.

Song Ji-hyo is the one who was hit the hardest as the chase decreased. Viewers remember Song Ji-hyo running hard and ripping off the opponent's name tag, and the character Song Ji-hyo is also optimized for "Running Man" games rather than talking or simple mission performances, so it is regrettable in many ways. As a result, Song Ji-hyo seems to be acting passively as if she is wearing inappropriate clothes. It is also worth thinking about whether the production team is letting go of it.

Every long-lived entertainment is labeled 'mannerism'. The same goes for Running Man, who has been meeting with viewers for 16 years. Try a variety of different formats, introducing new formats, and if not, pluck up the courage and catch the "first batch" once again. There are many options ahead of Running Man. Although it may not be that simple, if the production team and the cast work together, change can be achieved somehow.

Only the production team holds the key to overcome the current situation, in which interest in "Running Man" itself has fallen significantly, as well as criticism against Song Ji-hyo. Will you continue to be complacent or brave and seek newness. It's a 'running man' who needs to make a decision.

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