Song Ji Hyo opened up about her feelings of regret and how she wishes she had started her new business ventures sooner.

On the January 12 episode of Running Man (episode 744), the cast members had their New Year’s fortunes read, and Song Ji Hyo’s reading revealed some surprising insights.

The tarot expert told Song Ji Hyo that she has a "runaway mentality", always feeling the need to leave home even when she’s happy there. After a week, she starts craving change and a new environment.

The expert went on to say, "Inside you, there’s a bear, symbolizing a surge of energy and ambition. You're diving into your work with passion and realizing how much more you could have achieved if you'd lived this way earlier".

Hearing this, Song Ji Hyo couldn’t help but agree, clapping her hands in surprise, and said, “That’s right! I think about that a lot after hearing it”.

Her close friends, Kim Jong Kook and Ji Suk Jin, backed her up, noting how hard Song Ji Hyo is working right now and the dedication she’s putting into her new perfume and lingerie business.

The expert also warned Song Ji Hyo to be cautious of younger men in her life, a prediction that caught the attention of the Running Man members.

Meanwhile, HaHa also had his tarot reading, where the expert told him, “This year, you’ll be greatly influenced by your wife, and you’ll need to support her more in her activities”.

HaHa’s wife, singer Byeol, was said to have good fortune in the tarot cards. However, the reading wasn’t all positive, as the expert also advised HaHa not to start anything new this year, as it’s not the right time for him to dive into fresh projects. This made HaHa feel uneasy.

Yoo Jae Suk also had his fortune read, and the expert predicted that he would spend the year worrying about his Running Man members, especially HaHa and Ji Hyo. Yoo Jae Suk jokingly confessed, “I feel like I’m looking after my niece” in relation to Song Ji Hyo’s business endeavors.

Finally, the tarot expert looked ahead to 2025, forecasting that Running Man will see a lot of new faces, bringing diverse talent and creative energy to the show. The production team is expected to experiment with new ideas, promising an exciting year ahead.

Song Ji Hyo’s journey into business seems to be taking off, but as she reflects on her progress, it’s clear she’s eager to continue learning and growing in her new path.

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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