Song Eun-i‘s bombshell statement, “Ji Sang-ryeol, potential to develop beyond a colleague...” (Oh Man-chu)

Broadcaster Ji Sang-ryeol revealed his changed outlook on life.

Ji Sang-ryeol appeared on the first episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Pursuit of Old Encounters’ (hereafter referred to as Oh Man-chu) that aired on the 26th. During the self-introduction session, when asked who he would choose between a friend and a lover, he answered, “I used to be with my friend, but now I think I‘d rather spend time with my girlfriend. I spent a lot of my youth with my friend, so it’s right to give my lover some time now.”

Ji Sang-ryeol said, “I didn‘t really understand the word fate when we just brushed shoulders, but now I feel it. I think fate is the probability that a needle will stick to a fallen leaf if you stick it in the ground. If a good relationship comes along, I want to say ‘yes.” Regarding his ideal type, he said, “I don’t like someone who is too cute,” and “If I had to choose an ideal type, I like someone with a refined style and a sense of weight.”

When Ji Sang-ryeol was overcome by the aegyo attacks from his co-stars Kim Sook, Jang Seo-hee, and Woo Hee-jin, he couldn‘t hide his embarrassment, saying, “I’m not used to expressing myself.” When Jang Seo-hee said, “My dream is to live in a house in the countryside and raise a dog,” he made a pet dog joke by saying, “I spent time with my dog today and took pictures.”

During the broadcast that day, the female guests, including Jung Seo-hee, Woo Hee-jin, and Song Eun-i, spoke honestly about their first impressions of Ji Sang-ryeol and his usual appearance. Jang Seo-hee introduced her relationship with Ji Sang-ryeol while working on the drama ‘Cuckoo‘s Nest’, and said, “Even at the time, I heard a lot from people around me that Ji Sang-ryeol was really nice.”

Woo Hee-jin, who first met Ji Sang-ryeol, said, “My first impression was really good,” and confessed, “I felt that he had aged beautifully.” Song Eun-i, who has been close with Ji Sang-ryeol, also said, “When I talk to many people, Ji Sang-ryeol is the first person who comes to mind as someone with whom I can develop beyond just a colleague.”

Meanwhile, ‘Omanchu’ is a variety show that features singles in the entertainment industry looking back on the relationships they have had in their daily lives and finding their true connections that they had not noticed before. It contains the journey of middle-aged single celebrities, including Ji Sang-ryeol, Lee Jae-hwang, Hwang Dong-ju, Koo Bon-seung, Lee Young-ja, Jang Seo-hee, Woo Hee-jin, and Kim Sook, to find new excitement.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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