On the March 29 episode of SBS's "Running Man," actress Song Ji-hyo made headlines when she flirted with guest Lee Chang-sub. This came after a recent "background character controversy" surrounding her participation on the long-running variety show.

Sung Si-kyung and Lee Chang-sub were special guests on the show, and there was a romantic mood on screen. As they watched the fun energy, Joongang-style jokes started to flow between the cast and guests.

Lee Chang-sub called Song Ji-hyo a "baby" when he found out how old she was, which led to a fun conversation. MK says Haha asked, "Then how about dating an older partner?"

Lee Chang-sub quickly replied with excitement, saying,"I like older women." Song Ji-hyo's reaction shows that she was playful,"Will you go out with me?" she asked, flirting with the guest with a deep gaze. Lee Chang-sub simply said, "Yes," which made for a sweet and fun moment on set.

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Meanwhile, Ji Suk-jin asked, "Chang-sub, is a 10-year age difference okay?" Lee Chang-sub clarified with humor, "It's okay because she's my older sister." Meanwhile, Sung Si-kyung, observing from the sidelines, remarked that he felt "overwhelmed by Song Ji-hyo's gaze," highlighting the intensity of the playful interaction.

Later in the show, Song Ji-hyo and Lee Chang-sub sat next to each other on a bus, which made things awkwardly quiet for a moment. Song Ji-hyo said, "We are still getting to know each other," while Lee Chang-sub humorously emphasized the physical distance by holding onto the handrail and saying, "I still need someone to lean on," prompting laughter from the cast and viewers..

As per Naver, Song Ji-hyo has been at the center of a "background controversy" lately because she hasn't been doing much or being on screen in recent episodes of SBS's Running Man episode. Even so, her chemistry with Lee Chang-sub has gotten a lot of attention and brought back memories of how fun and captivating she was.

Song Ji-hyo's knack for holding an audience's attention, even when the situation gets dicey, is on full display in this episode. Her charm, wit, and her skill at navigating the personalities of her younger co-stars and special guests are key to the episode.

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