“Running Man” Celebrity Guests Shed Light On Song Ji Hyo’s True Character

While Korean netizens are calling for actress Song Ji Hyo to depart Running Man, celebrity guests on the variety show have shed light on her true character, with many singing her praises.

Check out 5+ celebrities that have spoken about Song Ji Hyo below.

1. Song Jong Ho

The actor shared that Song Ji Hyo memorizes the names of every production staff.

"… her name is filled with beautiful talks."

Here, I'm sharing this amazing thing about Ji Hyo that's shared by Song Jong Ho, HER BESTIE! ????

(I miss these two tho. ????)

WE STAND WITH YOU SONGJIHYO#SongJiHyo #송지효

cr to songjihyointernational https://t.co/JF5UUsVYWX pic.twitter.com/RF8gkpJue6

— Sunriden188 (@SJH_fan) June 27, 2023

2. Haha

When Jessi asked Haha to choose between Song Ji Hyo and Jeon So Min, he explained that Ji Hyo was one of his best friends.

3. Song Eun Yi

Song Eun Yi sang Song Ji Hyo’s praises, testifying that she was kind and friendly even at salons.

song eunyi has nothing but praise for jihyo pt.2
add kim sook too
(jihyo’s frugality)#송지효 #SongJiHyo pic.twitter.com/1AZz8AFGnS

— ❅ (@suyeounie) April 21, 2022

4. Park Bo Young

The actress described Song Ji Hyo as a “sister” who hugged her when she guested on Running Man.

Park BoYoung mentioned in the latest episode of Running Man that Jihyo is like a real sister to her. She said that the last time she appeared in RM Jihyo was extremely nice to her and even hugged her.

When you've done something good to others you will definitely be remembered. pic.twitter.com/spNVYuvqdc

— 영원한 지효 (@foreverjihyo) March 3, 2019

5. MAMAMOO’s Solar

Solar also referred to Song Ji Hyo as a “great unnie.” They sent each other gifts and contacted each other after Solar’s appearance on Running Man. 

Song Jihyo bought mamamoo's solar a sound system bar for her. They won 1st place as a team but solar didnt win a personal gift bcs she was busy doing a team mission. Jihyo even bring the gift to the company by herself. Ahh I stan a great woman.#RunningMan #SongJiHyo pic.twitter.com/KVJveyGV9o

— . _. (@RobotAsah1) August 2, 2020

[ translated] Solar from mamamo mentioned song jihyo in her live today

_________________

( مترجم ) قامت سولار من مامامو بذكر سونج جيهيو في البث الخاص بها

_________________#songjihyo #송지효 #宋智孝 #ソンジヒョ #WasItLove #DidWeLove #mamamoo #solar pic.twitter.com/2lgZ4k6PJl

— ace_song.jihyo_v | (@jihyo_v) August 27, 2020

6. WJSN’s (also known as Cosmic Girls) Eunseo and Cheng Xiao

The idols expressed that Song Ji Hyo was really popular in China.

ChengXiao and Eunseo theirselves acknowledged Song Ji Hyo’s popularity especially in China so yet what do you want?

WE STAND WITH YOU SONG JI HYO #SongJiHyo #송지효 pic.twitter.com/mB9p4Hc8fa

— LittleAngel (@LittleAngel_31) June 27, 2023

Honorable Mention: Original Running Man production crew

"we had several candidates, but the crew found jihyo impressive, that's how she joined the show"

OG PDs saw her talent and potential, and she proved it to them through the years!

WE STAND WITH YOU SONGJIHYO#SongJiHyo #송지효pic.twitter.com/8lKauv8zlz

— 예뻐지효✰ WE STAND WITH YOU SONGJIHYO (@yeppojihyo) June 27, 2023

Song Ji Hyo has made it her mission to always care for Running Man guests, especially women, who have not guested on the show before. Time and time again, guests praise her for her kindness.

jihyo who always takes care of female guest and becomes their safe space. she isn't the type to outshine others instead she feels the need to look out for them since varshows might be unfamiliar. best girl????

WE STAND WITH YOU SONGJIHYO#SongJiHyo #송지효 pic.twitter.com/SwRXGbFmZw

— el ❖ 송지효 (@elleigh_sjh) June 27, 2023

#SongJiHyo being female guests' comfort zone then and now…
Instead of getting jealous, she helped them a lot on and offcam
many female guests compliment jihyo after they guested and jihyo's actions scream SONG JIHYO BEST GIRL https://t.co/AjxGe06is4

— 송지효 트렌즈 | WE STAND WITH YOU SONGJIHYO (@SongJiHyoTrends) April 9, 2022