Ji Ye-eun Reacts as ‘Running Man’ Controversy Resurfaces on ‘Workplace People 2’

Actress Ji Ye-eun was visibly flustered when her controversial 'Running Man' housewarming episode was brought up once again.

On the 6th, Coupang Play's 'Workplace People 2' featured Cho Yeo-jeong and Jung Sung-il, the lead actors from the film 'Murder Report.'

During the show, Kim Won-hoon asked, "If your movie surpasses 3 million viewers, should I connect you with a YouTube channel like Shortbox?" To this, Cho Yeo-jeong replied, "What is the Shortbox channel?" and Jung Sung-il added, "Showbox?"

Kim Won-hoon, a bit flustered, explained, "Showbox is a film distributor, but Shortbox is a comedy channel run by comedians."

Car, the Garden(Cha Jung-won) then suggested, "Or do you like 'Running Man'? How about filming at Ji Ye-eun's house?" Ji Ye-eun responded with an awkward smile.

Cho Yeo-jeong chimed in, "What if we film Shortbox there?" Car, the Garden laughed, saying, "That's a great idea."

Kim Won-hoon then said, "I'd love to film there, but we couldn't turn on the lights last time," directly referencing Ji Ye-eun's 'Running Man' housewarming controversy.



On the spot, Ji Ye-eun looked as if she might tear up and exclaimed, "Ah, why are you doing this~" showing her embarrassment. Previously, Ji Ye-eun became embroiled in a controversy over her attitude during a housewarming episode on SBS's 'Running Man.' She was criticized for saying she would pick and choose which gifts to accept, and for refusing when the PD asked if the lights could be turned on. The housewarming gifts from Song Ji-hyo and Yang Se-chan were even rejected. It was only after Yoo Jae-suk and several other members commented on how dark it was that she finally agreed to turn on the lights.

Despite being the host, Ji Ye-eun did not prepare food for her guests, and Yang Se-chan ended up cooking instead. She also made the members use disposable chopsticks. While some viewers saw this as a playful broadcast concept, others found it rude, leading to a heated debate. Following the controversy, Ji Ye-eun halted her activities due to health reasons. Last month, her agency stated, "Starting next month, Ji Ye-eun will focus on recovering her health." In accordance with her doctor's advice, she will be taking a break of at least three weeks beginning in September.

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This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Lee Yejin. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.