Officially Become A Permanent Running Man Member, Ji Ye Eun Ngaku Feeling Honored

JAKARTA - Actress Ji Ye Eun has finally been officially recognized as a permanent member of the variety show Running Man after 6 months of joining the event. Ji Ye Eun's announcement as a permanent member aired on the latest episode of Running Man, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Before being announced, one of the old members of the show, Yoo Jae Suk discussed Ji Ye Eun's arrival at first. Then several other members praised Ji Ye Eun for doing her best to appear with them at Running Man.

"How many months have you been with us? Haven't you started coming in June? You know, when a program has a number of members and has been going on for a long time like Kitasekaararang, members are very sensitive about adding or removing members," said Yoo Jae Suk as quoted by Soompi, on Monday, December 23, 2024.

"Ye Eun joins the program and works well," said Kim Jong Kook.

"It's true, he did very well," added Song Ji Hyo.

Yoo Jae Suk then confirmed that Ji Ye Eun's presence added new energy to Running Man. They also asked Ji Ye Eun to appear for a long time with them after being appointed as a permanent member.

"This is thanks to Ye Eun. She brings new energy to this program," said Yoo Jae Suk.

"You have to do it for two years," continued Yang Se Chan.

Ji Ye Eun then expressed her feelings of being appointed as a permanent member of Running Man. He admitted that he was very honored to be able to join the program.

"I'm honored to be joining a program that has been going on like this for so long. After I became a little famous, after I became a celebrity, I always said that I wanted to visit Running Man," said Ji Ye Eun.

Meanwhile, Running Man recently used the rental member system after Jeon So Min decided to leave. Before Ji Ye Eun, actor Kang Hoon appeared as a temporary rental member, but he has now been busy with filming dramas.

Then Ji Ye Eun appeared on Running Man since June 2024 and showed good chemistry with the old members of the show. He also often stole attention with his various funny behaviors in each episode of the show.