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 Actor Song Ji-hyo, a member of the 13-year-old 'Running Man' show, has faced controversy over her attitude. 

Source: On stage, actress Song Ji-hyo is posing for the camera. rumi@osen.co.kr 2023.04.21

She has been criticized for her performance in the show, which has been criticized for years. Online communities have been focusing on his appearances on SBS' 'Running Man', urging her to stop. However, his recent participation in the show has been less active, leading to requests to 'get off the broadcast'. Song Ji-hyo, who has been a regular member since 2010, has gained popularity for her cute and easygoing image, unlike her dark roles in 'Girls' High School Ghost Story 3', 'Goong', 'Jumong', and 'Ssanghwajeom'.

Source: Reporter Song Ji-hyo is posing. OSEN=Park Joon-hyeong. Soul1014@osen.co.kr, 2023.03.21

Her performance in 'Running Man' left a lasting impression on the production team and fellow cast members, including Yoo Jae-seok and Kim Jong-kook. In her early days, Song Ji-hyo displayed the qualities of a female warrior and ace, with an easygoing personality and boldness that remained unwavering even in physical fights with male members. She has also won the 2013 'SBS Entertainment Awards' Best Female Award and the 2015 'SBS Entertainment Awards' Best Variety Award.

The character of 'Running Man' has experienced a decline in performance due to health issues and low viewership ratings. Song Ji-hyo's slow-spoken personality and shyness hindered his ability to showcase his strengths. This was further exacerbated by the addition of Jeon So-min, a female member who quickly adapted to the show. Despite her success, Song Ji-hyo's adaptation period has been longer than expected, indicating a fatigue in his performance.

Despite this, Song Ji-hyo is not intentionally showing an insincere attitude in 'Running Man'. In a February broadcast, Yoo Jae-seok expressed his passion for preparing costumes for future episodes. She is currently in a court battle with her former agency, Wooju Rocks, over non-payment of settlement money. She terminated her contract with Uju Rocks in April and accused her representative, Mr. A, of embezzlement in May.

The secret to long-lived entertainment lies in the chemistry between members. 'Running Man', which has been beloved by domestic and overseas viewers for its strong camaraderie and family-like relationships, cannot be sustained without Song Ji-hyo, who has been active as a fixed member for 13 years. The production team's efforts to revive Song Ji-hyo's character should be supported first.

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