SBS's popular variety show "Running Man" is in hot water after viewers took to social media to complain about a game segment featuring actress Ahn Eun Jin that they deemed inappropriate and uncomfortable to watch.

According to a report from Koreaboo, the guests in the episode were the cast of the SBS drama Dynamite Kiss. At the center of the controversy was the segment entitled "Kissing Game," where comedian Yang Se Chan, blindfolded, had to identify the "Mafia" based on a lipstick mark left from a kiss on his face or forehead.

Viewers strongly reacted to footage showing Yang excited over the possibility of receiving a kiss from Ahn Eun Jin. "I'd be grateful if she kissed me. I'd love that. I hope my lips are in good condition today. Again, I'm OK with it being on the lips! I'm open to it"

After the "Mafia" pecked a kiss on his forehead, Yang looked pretty flustered. "Let me see. This time, I need one on my forehead!"

On the set, Ahn Eun Jin looked surprised to find out that the expectation was for her to participate directly. "You didn't tell me I would have to kiss anyone for real.."

Coverage by theqoo also underlined the reactions of the casts. "I bet [Yang Se Chan] is doing this so that he could get a kiss from her!"

At one point, after Kim Jong Kook encouraged her by saying it was "just like acting," Ahn Eun Jin kissed Yang Se Chan's arm. Then Yang and Haha continued teasing her. "Could it be her? What's that? You need another one to make sure? Hmm... Let me see. This time, I need one on my forehead!"

Although Ahn Eun Jin was eventually revealed to be the "Mafia" and joined in with enthusiasm, viewers were incensed when the episode finally aired. Hundreds of comments online slammed the show for "sexual harassment" and being tone-deaf to today's standards.

The reactions on theqoo ranged from shock to frustration. "Ugh." "They're still playing this kind of half-baked games in 2025???" and "Has everyone lost it? Is this really a 2025 broadcast?" Another viewer was more blunt with their criticism of the concept. "There are so many better things they could've done... like kissing on paper, or using lip-shape stickers, or literally any other kiss-themed game. This is the worst. Just seeing the screenshots is unpleasant.."

SBS has not yet issued a public response.

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