By: Hafiz Jasri
The couple who entertained the viewers on how sweet they can be!
Even if you’re not a “Running Man” fan, chances are that you’ve still heard of the infamous “Monday Couple.” In the early days of the show, relative newcomer Gary seemed almost in awe of beautiful actress Song Ji-Hyo. It was in episode 10 that the two stars were finally alone for the first time. Fans immediately loved their sweet, shy interaction during that episode. Soon, fellow cast member Haha made an observation that they appeared close during filming each Monday. Just a few episodes later, it seemed their friendship was solidified when Song Ji Hyo remarked, “On Mondays, I have a man.”
Ever since that time, fans have been crazy for the so-called “Monday Couple” and look forward to seeing their interactions every week. The question remains though- is the Monday couple a real thing or just an act for the show? Even if they are not dating in real life, do they really have feelings for each other? Let’s check out the facts in “Running Man’s Monday Couple: Fact of Fiction?”
When Gary (37) and Ji Hyo (33) embraced their Monday couple status, it seemed as though things started progressing naturally as with any relationship. It was this touch of authenticity that really made viewers pay attention and buy into the seemingly real relationship. The more Gary appeared to make advances towards Ji Hyo in a shy, awkward way, the more fans the Monday couple gained. Soon, the Monday couple craze fully exploded and grew into what it is today. It has now generated thousands of fan sites, blogs, fan clubs, fan art, fan videos, and much, much more!
The show is not the same since Gary left the show