Song Ji-hyo candidly opened up about her past relationship and low-key approach to dating, offering fans a rare glimpse into her personal life.
On December 25, a new video was uploaded to Song Ji-hyo’s official YouTube channel, featuring Kim Jong-kook, Yang Se-chan, and Ji Ye-eun as guests. During their relaxed conversation, stories from years of friendship — and romance — naturally surfaced.
“We’ve Known Each Other for 16 Years”
Kim Jong-kook began by noting that he and Song Ji-hyo have worked together on Running Man for 16 years, saying that they know almost everything about each other. However, the conversation quickly turned playful when Yang Se-chan joked that Song Ji-hyo didn’t actually know that much about them.
Song Ji-hyo surprised everyone by casually revealing that Yang Se-chan had recently broken up — a claim he quickly denied, sparking laughter and teasing among the group.
Kim Jong-kook then chimed in, expressing mock frustration, pointing out that Song Ji-hyo herself had dated someone for eight years without openly talking about it. She calmly responded, “I just didn’t talk about it,” keeping her trademark cool demeanor.
Christmas Without the Romance Clichés
When asked whether she usually celebrates Christmas, Song Ji-hyo admitted that she rarely does — even when she was in a relationship.
“During Christmas week, I was almost always filming or attending events,” she explained. “For entertainers, year-end is the busiest time.”
She added honestly, “Even though I dated for eight years, I’ve never really been to fancy places.”
Yang Se-chan humorously described her as the ultimate “cost-performance queen,” joking that she prefers soju and sundae-guk over wine, whiskey, or expensive steak dinners. Kim Jong-kook followed up with laughter, saying her former boyfriend must have felt relieved during special occasions, since elaborate events weren’t required.
A Private Love Story, Revealed Slowly
Song Ji-hyo recently drew attention on Running Man when she revealed that she had been in an eight-year-long relationship with someone completely unknown to the public — even to her fellow cast members.
Her honest, down-to-earth comments resonated with viewers, reinforcing the image fans have long appreciated: a star who remains refreshingly real, uninterested in extravagance, and comfortable living life on her own terms.
The episode once again highlighted why Song Ji-hyo continues to be loved not just as an actress, but as a genuine and relatable personality.