Song Ji-hyo stuns with 20s-style makeup on 'Running Man'

Actress Song Ji-hyo showcased a bright, youthful beauty with a makeup look designed to match a college student in her 20s. Her distinct transformation, which featured glitter around the eyes, emphasized aegyo-sal (under-eye fat), and bold blush, prompted Ji Ye-eun to exclaim, "You did bridal makeup," while Yoo Jae-suk burst into laughter by jokingly comparing the eye glitter to eye crust.

In the episode of the SBS variety program 'Running Man' broadcast on the 8th, the cast members opened the show transformed into college freshmen. Appearing in varsity jackets, Song Ji-hyo captured attention with her departure from her usual style, explicitly stating, "I did 20s makeup today," to draw the interest of the members.

To achieve the college student concept, Song Ji-hyo created a bright atmosphere by adding glitter points to her eyes and emphasizing her aegyo-sal. Upon seeing this, Ji Ye-eun commented on the change, saying, "Unnie, you did bridal makeup." The glamorous look, which resembled wedding makeup rather than the described freshman style, led to laughter on set.

Yoo Jae-suk also expressed curiosity about the makeup. When he asked, "What is 20s makeup?" and Song Ji-hyo explained she had added points to the area in front of her eyes, he responded with, "Eye crust?" prompting bursts of laughter. Yoo Jae-suk's joke regarding the eye glitter drew intense focus to Song Ji-hyo's makeup from the start of the opening.

Despite the teasing, Song Ji-hyo calmly explained her makeup technique. She revealed, "You complete it by adding points in front of the eyes, emphasizing the aegyo-sal, and applying excessive blush." She specifically pointed out the areas she had applied, noting that she did not just apply blush to her cheeks but also to her nose and chin. The colorful makeup reflected her intention to capture the vibe of a college freshman.

In contrast to the members' teasing, viewer reactions were enthusiastic. Fans showered Song Ji-hyo's transformed visuals with praise, commenting, "She could be an idol center," "Is she really 45?" and "I thought she was a doll." Between Ji Ye-eun's reaction comparing it to bridal makeup and Yoo Jae-suk's joke about eye crust, Song Ji-hyo's 20s makeup became a lighthearted highlight of the broadcast.

Actors Kang Hoon and Lee E-dam also appeared as guests in this episode. Kang Hoon, who previously served as a temporary member of 'Running Man,' reunited with the cast after a long time. His meeting with Ji Suk-jin, in particular, provided a moment of laughter with an unexpected hug.

Ji Suk-jin teased Kang Hoon, saying, "You're just using Running Man." However, when Kang Hoon approached and hugged him with his signature eye smile, Ji Suk-jin immediately changed his stance, saying, "It's because I like you." The sight of Ji Suk-jin, who had been pressing Kang Hoon, softening instantly after a single hug added further amusement to the episode.

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