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Song Ji-hyo &Kim Jong-kook's "Honey" Nickname Shocks Members; 'Running Man' Hits No. 1 in 20-49 Demographic with Peak of 5.4%

Song Ji-hyo &Kim Jong-kook's "Honey" Nickname Shocks Members; 'Running Man' Hits No. 1 in 20-49 Demographic with Peak of 5.4%
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SBS's 'Running Man' has maintained its top spot in the 20-49 demographic ratings after taking on a challenge against the production team in an auction.

The episode aired on the 20th recorded a 2.4% in the target demographic, securing the number one spot in its time slot, with a peak viewership rate of 5.4% (according to Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area, household-based).

The broadcast opened with a buzz around Ji-yeon's weight loss. The members expressed their disappointment, saying, "Ji-yeon has lost too much weight," and Yoo Jae-suk joked about her losing her 'double chin' character, saying, "I've seen a few people lose their character like this," bringing laughter to the audience.

This week's race, themed 'Merchant Chronicles: Earn to Live,' had the members split into Yoo Jae-suk's team and Kim Jong-kook's team, engaging in an auction to sell items. Yoo Jae-suk's team headed to Dongdaemun. Ji-seok Jin, visiting a wig shop, tried on a partial wig and caught the attention of Choi Daniel, who exclaimed, "You look younger, like Park Bo-gum!" Yoo Jae-suk also could not help but laugh, saying, "How can you look so young?" Ji-seok Jin's genuine interest in purchasing it added to the humor.

Kim Jong-kook's team went to Seongsu-dong. Song Ji-hyo, who also thrives as a CEO, suggested, "I think we should buy items as if we really want them," to which Kim Jong-kook replied, "You can tell she's a CEO from the way she talks," pleased with her approach. When Song Ji-hyo unexpectedly called Kim Jong-kook "honey," it took everyone by surprise. She quickly clarified, "I meant to say 'hello' in a sweet way," causing a burst of laughter.

As the members proceeded with the auction against the production team, they struggled with the stringent criteria. Notably, Kim Jong-kook's team, in a hilarious twist, included an unwanted photo of four members in a 'tumbler + four-member photo' package, leading to uproarious laughter.

Despite the bids coming in lower than the asking price, Kim Jong-kook's team emerged victorious through a roulette spin, leaving Yoo Jae-suk's team to face the penalty of smashing pots.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)
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