'(G)I-DLE's Miyeon Went to Salon at 3 AM for “Running Man” – Fans Praise Her Glow'

'Running Man' has once again secured its position as the number one show in its time slot for the '2049 viewership' demographic.

The episode aired on the 20th recorded a 2.1% viewership rating in the 2049 target demographic, making it not only the top variety show in its time slot but also among the top two variety programs for the day. The peak viewership reached an impressive 4.3%. (Based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan household ratings)

This episode featured a visit to Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, to celebrate the successful hosting of APEC, and was themed around a 'Shell Splitting Race.' The race involved securing a sturdy shell to become the ultimate shell-fighting champion. The members started running at the sound of a whistle even before the opening. Song Ji-hyo showcased her sprinting prowess by finishing first, followed by Yang Se-chan, Yoo Jae-suk, Choi Daniel, Haha, Ji Suk-jin, Miyeon from (G)I-DLE, and Ji Ye-eun, each choosing their shells.

Meanwhile, as Miyeon from (G)I-DLE made her third appearance on 'Running Man,' the members cheered enthusiastically. They praised Miyeon's radiant style even in the morning, to which she revealed, "I went to the salon at 3 AM," surprising everyone. In contrast, Ji Ye-eun humorously exposed her bare face, eliciting laughter.



The first mission kicked off with a debate on useless superpowers, delivering laughs with 'Running Man's' signature biting humor. Regarding the 'talking to fruits' superpower chosen by Yoo Jae-suk's team, Kim Jong-kook quipped, "How can you eat them when they're so pitiful?" Meanwhile, Yang Se-chan humorously criticized the 'invisible only in the dark' power chosen by Jong-kook's team, saying, "You'll just get hit by a car and die," turning the debate into a sea of laughter. After a fierce discussion, the '15cm levitation' power pitched to the camera crew by Yoo Jae-suk's team won first place.

In the 'Hold Your Breath and Guess the Drawing' segment, a rematch of the 'Kkang Kkang' game brought more laughter. Haha, Kim Jong-kook, and Choi Daniel took part as players, with an underwater battle ensuing to guess the answers. Amidst a rough tussle with Haha, Choi Daniel humorously exclaimed, "I'm not wearing any underwear," showcasing his quirky charm. Meanwhile, Miyeon became the 'idol Kkang Kkang' with her innocent wrong answers in the proverb quiz, such as 'Everyone eating rice cakes together' and 'Thinking of drinking water when no one is offering rice cakes.'

The final shell battle commenced afterward. Yoo Jae-suk emerged victorious by protecting his shell, while Miyeon, Ji Suk-jin, and Song Ji-hyo were chosen for the penalty, receiving a 'nose flick.'

Photo = SBS

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Yoon Hyeonji