Korean comedian Kim Won-hoon (김원훈) recently shared that he has consistently bought birthday gifts for fellow comedian Ji Ye-eun (지예은) for years. Upon inquiry, the revealed gift list proved surprisingly 'luxurious,' ranging from Chanel fragrances and lip balms to designer bags and home appliances, creating a buzz on the show.
The latest episode of SBS's *Running Man*, which aired on the 30th, featured Kim Won-hoon as a guest. During the show, host Yoo Jae-suk (유재석) congratulated Kim on his recent win at the Blue Dragon Series Awards before mentioning his notably close friendship with Ji Ye-eun.
Unexpectedly, Ji Ye-eun revealed on the spot that Kim Won-hoon had specifically instructed her before filming: "You have to mention everything I've given you." This instantly brought laughter to the set. Kim Won-hoon openly admitted, "I prepare a gift every year for Ji Ye-eun's birthday," starting with a lamp when she moved and continuing to send presents ever since.
Ji Ye-eun immediately interjected, "Then I'll tell you!" She then rattled off a list of gifts from Kim Won-hoon, including Chanel perfume spray, Chanel lip balm, a COS bag, and even a rice cooker. The extravagance surprised even Yoo Jae-suk, while Yang Se-chan (양세찬) directly questioned, "Did you ask him to give them to you?" Ji Ye-eun quickly protested, "Oppa just gave them to me himself!"
However, Kim Won-hoon quickly retorted, revealing the "little secret" behind their annual gift exchange. He chuckled, "Every year on her birthday, I get a message from Ji Ye-eun saying, 'Oppa, what are you doing?' Then I look closely and realize it's her birthday that day."
It turns out that the reason Kim Won-hoon remembers Ji Ye-eun's birthday every year is because she uses this method to "hint" at him. Ji Ye-eun explained, "Because we're really close!" She added, "I send you gifts too!" Kim Won-hoon then delivered another playful jab, revealing that the gift he received from Ji Ye-eun was a "100% pure cotton short-sleeved T-shirt," joking, "That shirt never stretches out." This once again sent the set into laughter.
Given Ji Ye-eun's recent public relationship with dancer Bata, her playful banter with Kim Won-hoon on the show garnered particular attention. However, the content shared by the two primarily highlighted the amusing anecdotes of long-time friends exchanging birthday gifts, showcasing their familiar and natural camaraderie rather than any other special meaning.
