Ji Sang-ryeol opens up about partner Shin Boram: 'I must work hard to stand by her side'

Entertainer Ji Sang-ryeol revealed his deep affection for his partner, Shin Boram, who is 16 years his junior, sharing honest sentiments about their relationship.

During the broadcast of the KBS 2TV variety program 'Mr. House Husband' Season 2 (hereafter 'Salimnam 2') on the 22nd, Ji mentioned Shin while visiting a filming set to recruit a guest singer for a feature.

Ji made a surprise visit to the 'Salimnam 2' set, catching Eun Ji-won, Lee Yo-won, Park Seo-jin, and Hwanhee off guard after they had finished recording. Once it was revealed that he was there to recruit a singer, the cast members jokingly passed the responsibility to one another, appearing flustered by his sudden appearance.

When no one stepped forward, Ji could not hide his disappointment. The conversation turned toward his relationship when Park Seo-jin bluntly asked, "Does Boram Noona know you're running around like this?"

Ji responded, "Then who else would I be doing this for?" drawing laughter from the group. He jokingly added, "Isn't it better for a man to have some money in his pocket?" A comment interpreted as his desire to show an even better version of himself to his partner.

The two are known to have grown closer through their connection on 'Salimnam 2'. They have garnered significant public interest for maintaining a romantic relationship based on mutual trust, despite their 16-year age gap.

While Ji is known for his unrestrained wit and sly humor, his remarks revealed a surprisingly serious attitude toward his romance. Moving beyond simple variety show banter, his sentiment—that one must make an effort to stand by a partner's side—showed that love serves as a driving force in his life, even as a veteran entertainer.

Ji has long been portrayed in variety shows as the representative image of a free-spirited bachelor. However, by publicly acknowledging his relationship and expressing a desire to adapt his lifestyle for his partner, he is revealing a more human side that departs from his established persona.

Ultimately, Ji's search for a singer became a natural opportunity to reveal his true feelings for Shin Boram. Fans are watching closely to see how the relationship between the two, who have playfully bridged a 16-year age gap, will unfold through the broadcast.