Ji Sang-ryeol reveals 'love botox' after finding happiness with partner

Entertainer Ji Sang-ryeol has unreservedly revealed his affection for his partner, Shin Boram, who is 16 years his junior. Ji, who has typically relied on blunt wit and signature sly humor, drew attention by directly mentioning how his recent romance has transformed his facial expressions and his outlook on life.

Appearing on the JTBC variety show 'Knowing Bros' aired on the 29th, Ji was asked about his noticeably brighter appearance and aura. Guests on this episode included Lee Eun-gyeol, fromis_9's Kim Ji-won, and Billlie's Tsuki, alongside Ji.

Looking at Ji, Kang Ho-dong remarked, "Your complexion is the best I've seen you lately. Your face looks particularly radiant today," while Seo Jang-hoon also noted the change, saying, "I've seen you for a long time, but your face looks the best these days. It has fully blossomed."

In response, Ji used his characteristic humorous way of speaking, replying, "You say Sang-ryeol's face is glowing now, and it's literally because I received a 'Botox of love.'" He then publicly expressed his affection by shouting his partner's name, "Boram-ah!" toward the camera.

The cast members did not dismiss Ji's changed appearance as a mere joke, even bringing up the possibility of marriage. When Kang Ho-dong asked, "At this rate, aren't you going to make an announcement?", Lee Sang-min and Lee Soo Geun added to the atmosphere, saying, "At this rate, it's marriage."

Ji's response was even more proactive. When Kang Ho-dong remarked, "It must feel truly worth waking up in the morning every day," Ji replied, "Since I got the Botox of love, I used to be dry, but now I've gained moisture."

He added, "I have found a reason to live. This is the 'LOVE IS elixir.'" He was not referring to medical Botox, but rather using variety-show language to express how his facial expressions and vitality in life have changed since falling in love.

Ji's public display of affection also draws interest because it contrasts with his existing broadcast image. For a long time, he has built a unique character in variety shows based on blunt speech, unrestrained jokes, and honest human relationships. In particular, since he has often used his single life as comedic material in shows about dating and marriage, his recent moves to reveal the existence of a real partner and actively express affection are being perceived as another significant change.

The connection between the two began last year through the KBS 2TV show 'Mr. House Husband.' It is known that Ji met show host Shin Boram through the introduction of his close friend, entertainer Yeom Kyung-hwan, and subsequently developed a romantic relationship. The age difference between the two is 16 years.

Notably, during this broadcast, Ji did not describe his romance simply as a pleasant emotion but expressed it as, "I have found a reason to live." While the statement contains variety-show exaggeration, it demonstrates that his current romance has brought significant emotional changes to a man who has built a character as a single male in broadcasting for a long time.

While he did not reveal specific plans when asked by the cast about marriage, Ji did not hide his affection for his partner. Through the joke of 'Botox of love,' he turned his own transformation into laughter while simultaneously showing certainty in his relationship by publicly calling his partner's name.

Ji, who has maintained a unique character in the broadcasting industry for decades, is now shedding his familiar 'single man' image to show a new side of a man in love. Regardless of whether love can actually change a person's facial expression and the temperature of their life as he says, it seems clear that his relationship with Shin Boram is acting as a significant source of vitality for the current Ji Sang-ryeol.